PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE

OFFERED BY

ST. STEPHEN’S COLLEGE

About The Course

The study of Public Policy focuses on the analysis, explanation and extensive deliberation of Government and Non-Government response to public problems. This programme will focus on the interaction between institutions, organizations and public with various governance structures that result in calibrated discourses between various stakeholders resulting in the formulation of policies.

The programme will facilitate a larger understanding of the way a nation is governed and will methodically address the importance of governance. The aim of the programme will be to answer the challenging questions on bureaucracy, its existence and functioning in addition to the knowledge of how administration and governance structure affect the actions of Governments. This course will holistically incorporate the basics of Public Policy along with practitioners bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience pertaining to Policy Formulation, Development and Implementation at the Centre, State and grassroot levels and will foster substratal understanding of the functioning of the bureaucracy.

The uniqueness of the programme stems from its array of unparalleled resource persons who are mostly Civil Servants and have contributed to nation building, having served remarkably, achieving excellence in most challenging environments. This programme also includes some of the youngest civil servants who will share their experiences so far and will provide experiential learning of their less travelled journey!

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate/Postgraduate/working professionals are welcome. There is no restriction on the academic discipline the applicant comes from.

Students admitted to the programme would normally have some relevant work experience. However, applicants with little working experience, an internship, for example, are also welcome to apply.

Assessing Your Application

Your application will be considered looking at your overall academic merit, your interest in the course and your overall work experience.

Program Structure

This is an online program being offered by St. Stephen’s College, Delhi through the St. Stephen’s Centre for Advanced Learning (SCAL). Each session will comprise a 90-minute-long lecture followed by a Q&A session.

Assessment

In course assessment will be based on course participation, interaction and a 3000-5000 word-long assignment.

On successful completion of the course, the student will be presented with a Certificate from the St. Stephen’s Centre for Advanced Learning.

Fees

The application fee is Rs.500.

A highly subsidised course fee of INR 5,000/- inclusive all of tax and costs.

Fees once paid is non-refundable.

Application Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a final interview and the selected candidates will be sent an offer letter.

Important Dates:

1.	Application Open	6th October 2020
2.	Application Close	25th October 2020
3.	Selected Candidates’ Announcement	27th October* 2020
4.	Course Fee Payment Deadline	29th October 2020
5.	Tentative dates for the commencement of the course	1st November 2020
6.	Course Ends	10th November 2020
7.	Timings	2 – 5pm

* Admissions will be on rolling basis.