About DoPP
The study of public policy informs the state how it could respond to the new dynamic challenges that emerge in society.
As every legislation requires clear policy formulation, there is a demand for trained professionals who will be equipped to design, implement, and evaluate policies and programmes.
In this context, the Department emphasises dialectical pedagogy that encourages students to question the complexities in the practice of public policy arising from real-life situations of people from diverse social and economic backgrounds. The department has adopted an innovative pedagogy which combines reflective learning through classroom discussions, on-field exposures, solving problems for real-world clients, internships and research dissertations. Internships and first-hand exposure with policymakers and institutions engaged in policy-making through thematic roundtables and distinguished lecture series are one of the unique aspects of the department.
Highlights
Core Subject:
Core subjects are offered as part of the programme to impart contemporary trends, theoretical understanding in the domain of public policy.
General Elective:
Six general elective courses are offered as part of the programme. Students are supposed to opt at least four General Electives (GE) from the pool of six stream-wise electives offered in Semester two and three.
Soft Core:
9 soft core courses are offered as part of the programme.
Project Dissertation:
Students are expected to dissertations during the fourth semester of the programme. Students are expected to undertake thesis work on a chosen relevant topic. The topic needs to be approved by a committee constituted by the HoD. The dissertation carries a specified number of credits and expected hours of work across the semester. Later, students need to convert their thesis into a technical paper and publication to publish it in reputed conferences or journals.
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