Program

Curriculum, Pedagogy & Structure

1st Year – Foundational and Analytical Courses

2nd Year- Advanced Coursework, Electives, Internship and a Capstone Project

Duration – 1 Years

Master in Public Policy

  • Master in Public Policy is a 81-credit program consisting of core courses, electives, policy tracks, practicums, internships, and capstone project. The program is structured to be completed within two years. Courseworks and academic activities provide training in critical thinking, design thinking, complexity thinking, and futures thinking in public policy analysis.

Curriculum, Pedagogy & Structure

Curriculum Overview

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) program at KIIY School of Public Policy is an intensive one-year, full-time interdisciplinary degree designed to develop policy leaders equipped to tackle complex governance challenges. With 40 credits distributed across two semesters, the curriculum strategically blends theoretical foundations with applied practice through core courses, professional electives, policy studies modules, practicum labs, fieldwork, and an integrated capstone experience. Students build expertise in foundational subjects like public policy, economics, governance, and research methods while choosing from specialized electives across domains such as health policy, digital governance, financial markets, and social movements. Practical training through labs, internships, and applied policy projects ensures graduates possess both analytical depth and real-world problem-solving capabilities..

  • Foundation & Core Courses

    Comprehensive grounding in Public Policy fundamentals, Economics, Constitutional frameworks, Public Administration, Social Research methods, and cross-cutting themes of Gender, Sustainability, and Rights.

  • Professional Electives

    Students select from diverse specialization areas including Public Health Policy, Digital Age Governance, Emerging Technologies, Geopolitics, Behavioral Economics, Financial Markets, Social Movements, Labor Policy, Agricultural Systems, and Urban Development.

  • Applied Policy Studies

    Hands-on policy design, analysis, implementation, and evaluation through real-world case applications and client-based projects.

  • Practicum Labs

    Skill-building laboratories in Strategic Communication & Advocacy, Statistical Data Analysis, and Mind-Body Wellness through Yoga & Sports Sciences.

  • Integrated Capstone Experience

    Culminating 4-week intensive internship with government agencies, NGOs, or policy organizations, combined with capstone project submission and professional presentation.

  • Indian Knowledge Systems

    Integration of traditional Indian philosophical and governance perspectives with contemporary public policy frameworks.

Pedagogical Approach

The pedagogy emphasizes experiential learning through case-based instruction, policy simulations, data laboratories, and stakeholder engagement. Each course integrates continuous assessment with real-world relevance, ensuring students develop critical thinking, analytical rigor, ethical grounding, and communication excellence. Through small cohort interactions, faculty mentorship, and industry partnerships, students gain practical policy skills while building professional networks essential for career success.

  • Interactive Learning Environment

    Blended learning incorporating flipped classrooms, Socratic dialogue, case study analysis, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

  • Real-World Application

    Regular use of contemporary Indian and international policy cases, parliamentary simulations, mock policymaking exercises, and crisis response scenarios.

  • Applied Skills Development

    • Policy Communication Labs – Policy brief writing, op-ed development, and media interview training
    • Data Analytics Labs – Statistical analysis using R, SPSS, and visualization tools for evidence-based policymaking
    • Strategic Advocacy Labs – Stakeholder mapping, campaign design, and public engagement strategies

  • Continuous Assessment Framework

    Evaluation through active participation, collaborative projects, policy memoranda, presentations, and comprehensive portfolio development rather than traditional examination methods.

  • Industry Integration

    Regular seminars with civil servants, policy practitioners, NGO leaders, think tank professionals, and international faculty providing contemporary insights and networking opportunities.

  • Field Immersion

    Direct exposure through legislative assembly visits, panchayat observations, government department interactions, and policy implementation site visits.

  • Mentorship & Technology Support

    Individual faculty mentorship for academic and career guidance, supplemented by comprehensive Learning Management System for resource access, assignment submission, and peer collaboration.

Semester-wise Structure

  • Semester I (20 Credits)

    Establishes strong foundations in policy theory, economic analysis, constitutional frameworks, and research methodology. Students select their first professional elective from high-impact domains including health, technology, geopolitics, or digital governance. Applied Policy Studies I introduces policy design and analysis through practical exercises. Practicum components develop communication skills and physical wellness.

  • Semester II (20 Credits)

    Advances knowledge in public finance, data analysis, sustainability, and rights-based approaches. Students complete their specialization through a second professional elective chosen from expanded options including behavioral economics, financial markets, social movements, labor policy, agriculture, or urban development. Applied Policy Studies II focuses on implementation and evaluation methodologies. The semester culminates in an intensive 4-week internship integrated with capstone project development and presentation.

Specialization Tracks

Students opt for one of four Policy Tracks to develop domain expertise, starting from Semester I

  • Social Policy & Human Development – Focus on education, health, labour, rural development, and inclusion.

  • Sustainable Development & Environmental Policy – Covers ESG, climate change, energy policy, and public finance.

  • Governance, Urban & Regional Policy – Addresses urban planning, local governance, smart cities, and administrative reform.

  • Data & Policy Analytics – Emphasizes AI policy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and impact evaluation.