MBA-Public Policy

Programme

Under the guidance of premier public policy fraternity and state of the art facilities, the MBA – Public Policy & Engineering Management not only provides an ample scope and opportunity to gain the theoretical insights from various social, technical and humanity sciences like political science, public administration, sociology, economics and engineering, but also provide scope for acquiring practical skills with exposure to variety of experiential learning methods during the course of learning. The participants, after graduating, would become socially active and engage in the policy research, policy advise and be able to find solutions to the challenges faced by the society.

For whom

The course is recommended for students from varied domains: engineering, medical, business and specifically for the aspirants for working in the area of governance and public policy and align in the development process with the governments, consulting organizations, multilateral organizations, multinational companies, think tanks, non-state organizations. The programme is for those seeking employment in organizations engaged in public policy formulation, design, implementation, research and analysis, programme formulation, monitoring & evaluation, Planning, project formulation & project appraisal. Even a career in academics in subjects of specialization offered by the course is a good option. In fact, the course content is so designed as to be of relevance to any educated, responsible citizen who wishes to play an active participatory role in improvising the contemporary socio-economic-political system.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or a related field from a recognised university, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience .

Program Learning Objectives

After completion of Programme, the students of MBA Public Policy & Engineering Management would possess following attributes and competencies:

• Policy formulation
• Policy implementation
• Public Policy Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Project Formulation & Appraisal
• Negotiation & conflict resolution
• Public Private Partnership Projects
• Strategic thinking and management
• Decision making

Programme design

MBA Public Policy & Engineering Management is designed to emphasize self-learning and collective deliberation. Some of the key features of this Programme are:

• Thrust on strategic thinking, global mind-set, sensitivity and innovation.
• Experiential & peer learning
• Interdisciplinary approach and learning
• Leveraging of personal and collective experience through reflection and dialogue
• Integration of global trends with local realities
• In depth understanding and testing of ideas through an application-oriented approach

Curriculum

The courses covered in MBA Public Policy & Engineering Management are divided into Core and Elective Courses:

• Core Courses: Core courses deal with public policy concepts, theories, and practice. These courses are the pillars of public policy programs and are mandatory to be taken by all the students.
• Elective Courses: Elective courses are offered as sectoral focus in the diverse areas of public policy. Students have to choose anyone based on their interests and professional growth, which also includes options for taking up state-of-the art practicum courses
• Seminar / Project : 
  • Perspective Planning Trade
  • Business Trade : Under the business track students would be concepulation their startup / social enterprise / consulting / think tank / NGO’s in the first semesters which would be continued the preparation of the business plan of second semester followed by formulation of proposal for pitching they are Startup / enterprise / business for funds in the fourth semester. The students will do a respective analysis of the outcomes of the First 3 semesters and prepares the final business plan
  • Minor Project Track : Student would carry out minor projects in distinct areas covering sectarol policy / Industry Government Partnership Planning for representation for business for sector/ ministry/Government department

The courses offered in four semesters of MBA Public Policy & Engineering Management are as below.