ST STEPHEN’S COLLEGE

St Stephen’s Centre for Advanced Learning

PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE

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. The 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 need of governance. The aim of the programme will be to answer the challenging questions on bureaucracy, its existence, functioning in addition to the knowledge of how administration and governance structure affects the actions of Governments. This course will holistically incorporate the basics of Public Policy along with practitioners bringing along with them the wealth of knowledge and experience pertaining to Policy Formulation, Development and Implementation at the Centre, State and grassroots level.

This programme will also investigate a broad range of policy issues surrounding the Indian Governance at Centre, State and Domestic levels. The foundation of this programme rests in the successful imparting of knowledge, skills and abilities to excel in the field of policy implementation. The amalgamation of the themes selected for coverage catapults this course into one of the most sought after courses for those wishing to pursue Masters in Public Policy/Administration abroad.

The uniqueness of the programme stems from its unrivalled faculty and facilitators who are all Civil Servants and have contributed to nation building, having served remarkably and achieving excellence in most challenging environments.

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. Each session will comprise a 90 mins lecture followed by a Q&A session.

Assessment

In course assessment will be based on course participation, interaction and a 4500-5000 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 free of INR 8,000/- 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:

* Admissions will be on rolling basis.