St Stephen’s Centre for Advanced Learning

Public Policy and Administration Programme (4 Weeks)

July 2021

About The Course

This intensive programme on Public Policy focuses on two aspects- Policy and the Administration of the Policy. The Programme will consist of 12 lectures focusing on different modules on Public Policy, essentially Health, the design of Policy, Its administration and the overall challenges in successfully implementing Public Policy programs in India.

The modules include

1. Introduction to Public Policy
2. Key aspects of Public Policy
3. Health – Lessons from the Covid experience and insights on Health in India
4. Public Finance and budgeting
5. Case studies on success and failures of policy
6. Implementing Policy at the District level

The modules will study the interaction between policy and its implementation, organizations and the public within various governance structures that result in calibrated discourses between various stakeholders resulting in the refinement of policies.

The Public Policy element will introduce the theory and relevance of policy making, implementation and management. The programme, spread over three weeks, will facilitate a larger understanding of the implementation of public policies, including experiential and solution driven approach to understanding challenges to policy formation.

The uniqueness of this programme stems from its unrivalled resource persons and facilitators, the majority of whom are Civil Servants and industry experts who have contributed to policy formulation, institution and nation building, having served remarkably and achieving excellence in most challenging environments. Through their lectures and by interacting with them participants will reap a rich harvest of knowledge and experience to enrich their own professional careers.

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 be expected to 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. Each session will comprise a 90 minutes lecture followed by an interactive session.

Assessment

The course assessment will be based on course participation, interaction and a 4000-5000 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

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

Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Application Process:

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

Important Dates:

* Admissions will be on rolling basis.