Public Policy

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Public Policy Courses are nowadays becoming popular in India. It is one of the few specialisations that is taught in MBA/PGDM programmes. The course teaches candidates regarding innovations and leadership in public management, ethics in public management, economic analysis for public policy and decision making in public policy.
The average fee required to pursue public policy courses ranges between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 19 lakh. Candidates completing this course successfully are placed in government, non-profit organisations, consulting firms and international organisations. They are hired as Policy Analysts, Social Entrepreneurs, Welfare Officer, etc. The average salary of Policy Analysts is Rs 5 lakh and above.
- Public Policy Courses Eligibility & Entrance Exam
- Popular Colleges offering Public Policy course
- Public Policy Courses Syllabus
- Public Policy Courses: Jobs & Salary
- 4.1 Scope in Public Policy: Top Companies
Public Policy Courses Eligibility & Entrance Exam
The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA/PGDM in public policy courses is graduation with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) marks in aggregate from a recognised university. Candidates from any discipline can pursue this course.
Popular Colleges offering Public Policy course
Given below in the table are popular colleges offering public policy courses
Public Policy Courses Entrance Exams
Unlike other courses like retail, visual merchandising, import & export, textile management, admission to public policy courses is done on the basis of entrance exams. Most of the institutes accept the score of national level management entrance exams. Some institutes conduct their own entrance test. Candidates clearing the entrance test are called for group discussion and personal interview. However, this varies institute to institute.
Given below are popular entrance exams for admission to public policy courses.
List of all MBA entrance exams
Required Skillset
To become professionals in the field of public affairs and public service delivery, candidates must have good communication skills as well as leadership qualities. Given below are the skillsets that are required to pursue public policy courses.
Communication skills |
Leadership qualities |
Problem solving skills |
Management skills |
Goal oriented |
Research oriented |
Public Policy Courses Syllabus
The syllabus of public policy courses is designed to provide candidates theoretical as well as practical knowledge. The first three semesters comprises theoretical subjects while in the fourth-semester candidates are given to do project work. Given below is the syllabus for public policy courses.
Semester I |
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Innovations and leadership in public management |
Decision making in public policy |
Ethics in public management |
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Semester II |
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Economic analysis for public policy |
Research methods |
Elective I |
Elective II |
Semester III |
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Management of program evaluation |
Advanced policy management project |
Elective III |
Elective IV |
Semester IV |
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Project |
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Public Policy Courses: Jobs & Salary
Public Policy graduates work directly for the government or for private and non-profit entities. Candidates are offered roles of researcher, public policy manager, Research Analyst, Duty Manager, Welfare Officer etc. Listed below is the salary offered to candidates.
Job Profile |
Average Salary (Per annum) |
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Research Analyst |
Rs 7 lakh and above |
Policy Analyst |
Rs 7 lakh and above |
Duty Manager |
Rs 3 lakh and above |
Welfare Officer |
Rs 4 lakh and above |
Source: Payscale
Scope in Public Policy: Top Companies
Candidates find opportunities in government organisations like Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Planning Commission, United Nation bodies etc. Candidates are also offered jobs in central and state Public Sector Undertakings like GAIL India Ltd, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Many candidates also work in private companies. Listed below are top companies that hire public policy graduates.
World Bank |
Infosys Consulting |
Accenture |
HCL Technologies |
Antara Foundation |
MicroSave |
Access Health International |
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Popular Public Policy Colleges in India
Popular Private Public Policy Colleges in India
Most Popular Courses
Popular Public Policy UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- B.A.
21 Colleges
- B.A. (Hons)
3 Colleges
- B.Sc.
2 Colleges
- BBA
2 Colleges
- B.Voc
1 College
Popular Public Policy PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- M.A.
28 Colleges
- MBA/PGDM
4 Colleges
- PG Diploma
3 Colleges
- M.Sc.
1 College
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