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Admission started for 2020

How JKLU Prepares you for

M.A. in Public Policy Career

The M.A. in Public Policy program brings together political science, economics, statistics, management, and other social science disciplines to shape policies and programs around the globe. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become leaders in the non-profit, public, or private sector while creating meaningful social change. Graduates of our program are prepared for careers as policy, research, program or budget analysts in federal, state or local government or non-profit or private organizations.

Our collaboration with University of Massachusetts Amherst allows students to alternatively pursue the 2nd year at UMass Amherst at upto 50% tuition scholarship under the LSEF-UMass Scholarship Program. To know more visit: https://www.lse.foundation/

Why M.A. in Public Policy at JKLU

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Career prospects in policy, research, program or budget analysts in federal, state or local government and private sectors
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Multi-disciplinary programme covering political science, economics, statistics, management, and other social science disciplines
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Exclusive curriculum focused on creating meaningful social change
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Learning under the aegis of Guest Faculty at UMass Amherst
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Preparing public leaders with ability to perform effectively in complex environments
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Encouragement to qualitative research methods with practical exposure to public issues

KEY COURSES

Political Science

Political Science

Economics

Economics

Statistics

Statistics

Management

MANAGEMENT

SPECIALISATIONS OF M.A. IN PUBLIC POLICY

It’s a social science that involves the in-depth study of governance systems along with the analysis of political thoughts, activities, and behaviour. The branches of these core subjects are public administration, comparative politics, international relations, political economy, political methodology, and public policy.
Economics majorly revolves around the study of how economies work and interactions & behaviour of economic agents. M.A. in Public Policy also throws an adequate light on microeconomics which is the study of the entire economy and its influencing factors.
M.A. in Public Policy involves the deep study of statistics to impart the learning about data collection, display, interpretation, analysis and presentation. The knowledge of statistics is often applied to address industrial, scientific, and social problems.
Management is also one of the major subjects, which aims to develop students with managerial skills crucial for any organization. It encompasses the learning of strategy making for an organization and utilizing the available resources to the fullest.

Faculty

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Candidate should have completed (or will complete before July 2020) minimum of three years of undergraduate (bachelor) degree in any discipline from an accredited institution or University in India.
  • Candidate need to be Indian citizens
  • Candidate should have studied Mathematics as a subject upto a minimum of 12th grade or equivalent
  • Candidate should have secured a minimum of 75% marks in their Undergraduate degree, 12th and 10th grades (or equivalent)
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ADMISSION PROCESS

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Candidates must first submit an expression of interest with the required information by 30 May 2020

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Candidates will receive an invitation to complete and submit an online application form along with all requirements including a statement of purpose and recommendation letters.

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an aptitude assessment and personal interview with the selection committee comprising of LSEF and UMass Amherst representatives.

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Selections will be made on rolling basis until all the scholarships are granted and accepted. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

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FEE STRUCTURE

M.A (2020-21) Fee* in INR

Rs. 3,50,000/- per semester

SCHOLARSHIPS

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covid-19 update
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Commitment & Schedules at JKLU despite COVID-19

Dear Students,

Given the prevalent lock-down to deal with the medical emergency caused by Covid-19, JKLU’s admissions process can be completed online. Our University stands committed to ensure learning and development of each and every student. JKLU is one of the few initial institutions who have ensured continuous online learning for the students. JKLU is also ensuring complete placement support to each and every student not only by staying connected with all the companies who have offered placements, internships, and Practice School (PS) opportunities to our students but also by ensuring continuous interviews and selection process in the select companies.

In continuation with our every possible support to our current students, we also stand committed to new incoming batch. JKLU's admissions process will continue to run with current timeline, and is well prepared to begin its 2020-21 session, as per schedule, on Aug 1, 2020.

Feel free to reach out to us for any query.

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