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ABOUT KAUTILYA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, INDIA
Kautilya’s Vision: “Working to rebalance the role of Society, Government, & Business for a more equitable and sustainable future”.
Kautilya School of Public Policy is one of the top public policy schools in India, offering the best public policy programs for those passionate about making a difference in the governance of our country. We are bringing a solid cohort of change-makers under the mentorship of professionals who taught at Harvard Kennedy School, Stanford School of Business, IIM, etc, & with industry-wide experience.
Studying at Kautilya is your access to an aspirational career in public policy whether in the private or in public sector.
What is Public Policy ? Major Subjects and Its Scope.
Public policy can be defined as a collection of principles and actions that guide governmental responses to various societal issues. Scope of Public policy in India encompasses a broad range of crucial areas such as Economic Development, Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability, National Security, and more.
Types of Public Policy ?
Public policies can be categorized based on their focus, scope, and duration. Here are several key types of public policy: Distributive Policies, Redistributive Policies, Regulatory Policies, Constitutional Policies, and Foreign Policies.
ABOUT MASTER'S PROGRAM IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)
MPP is a 2-year, full-time, residential, 103-credit program. Each year consists of three terms.Core and elective courses in the first-year curriculum will expand your knowledge of Indian policymaking structures and approaches, followed by a 3-month internship.
In your second year, you will deep dive into one of five areas of specialization through electives in policy domains.
The program culminates in a Master's Thesis in term 6, based on a Capstone Project (CAP), undertaken either independently with an organization or as part of a faculty-led group research project on a current policy issue.
Overall, the program consists of 6 terms of 3 months each with 24 courses at a minimum, an internship project, and 10 skill shops.
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CHOOSE YOUR PUBLIC POLICY CAREER:
Kautilya's MPP program is renowned for its rigorous academics and practical experience. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world application, the program equips students with the confidence and creative thinking necessary to excel in any career they choose.
- Public Service, including policy making and implementation, government roles, and politics.
- Private Sector, including business consulting, policy consulting for large corporations, policy analysis, think tanks, and private policy implementation organizations.
- Non-profit or Social Enterprises.
- Media & Communications, with a focus on the public sector.
- Research and Academia.
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