Greater Noida Campus

MA Public
Policy

A rigorous, practice-oriented programme that trains you to analyse public problems, design policy solutions, and drive change across government, think tanks, and development organisations.

3
Specialisation Tracks
20+
Elective Courses
2
Years, 4 Semesters
7+
Career Pathways

Designing Policy for a
Complex Democracy

The MA Public Policy at IILM University, Greater Noida is grounded in political economy, public economics, governance, and policy analysis — equipping students to work across government, think tanks, development organisations, and policy-facing roles in the private sector.

Through a strong integration of classroom learning, Policy Labs, and field-based projects, you will develop the capacity to move from problem identification to policy design, implementation analysis, and impact assessment.

Political Economy Public Economics Governance Policy Analysis Research Methods Impact Assessment

Sectoral Focus Areas

Environmental & Climate Policy
Social Policy & Human Development
Governance & Regulatory Frameworks
Digital Governance & E-Policy
Urban Sustainability & Smart Cities
Gender, Inclusion & Social Justice

Two Years of Purposeful Learning

Year 1 builds your analytical foundation. Year 2 lets you specialise deeply through electives and Policy Labs.

Year 1: Foundations of Public Policy
Building conceptual clarity, analytical rigour, and policy research competence. You'll develop the intellectual tools to understand how policies are conceptualised, designed, implemented, and evaluated.
Core Courses
Introduction to Public Policy
Political Philosophy for Public Policy
Economic Foundations of Public Policy
Public Institutions in India: Theory and Practice
Qualitative Methods in Policy Research
Statistics for Public Policy
Academic Writing
Applied & Analytical Core
Public Administration and Governance
Tools for Policy Analysis
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Comparative Policy Analysis
Policy Research Design and Implementation
Year 2: Specialisation, Policy Labs & Electives
Fully oriented towards specialisation and applied learning. Choose electives across three policy domains, anchored by Policy Labs and advanced analytical training.
Environmental Policy
Climate Policy and Sustainable Development
Energy Policy and Renewable Technologies
Environmental Impact Assessment and Policy
Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities
Circular Economy and Waste Management
Social Policy
Human Rights and Policy Advocacy
Gender, Inclusion, and Social Justice
Education Policy and Skill Development
Rural and Community Development Policy
Public Health Policy and Social Equity
Governance & Regulatory
Digital Governance and E-Policy
Corporate Governance and Public Policy
Ethics, Integrity, and Public Accountability
Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance
Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Policy Regulation

Policy Labs & Field Immersion

Experiential learning is a core pillar — structured to ensure sustained engagement with real policy contexts, not just classroom abstractions.

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Applied Policy Research
Work on live policy problems — from problem diagnosis and stakeholder mapping to policy brief preparation and capstone projects.
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Social & Rural Immersion
Community-level engagement with rural governance, local institutions, and service delivery — translating field insights into rigorous policy analysis.
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Policy Briefs & Advisory Notes
Develop professional policy outputs — briefs, advisories, and institutional analyses — ready for real-world audiences.
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Internships
Structured placements with think tanks, development organisations, consultancies, and policy units in Year 1.

Choose Your Policy Domain

Three distinct tracks let you develop deep sectoral expertise aligned with your career goals.

Environmental

Environmental Policy

  • Climate Policy & Sustainable Development
  • Energy Policy & Renewable Technologies
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Urban Sustainability & Smart Cities
  • Circular Economy & Waste Management
Governance

Governance & Regulatory

  • Digital Governance & E-Policy
  • Corporate Governance & Public Policy
  • Ethics, Integrity & Public Accountability
  • Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Policy

Why IILM for Public Policy?

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Expert Faculty

Faculty with deep experience in public policy, governance, research, and industry — bridging academia and practice.

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Analytical Rigour

Strong emphasis on analytical reasoning, policy writing, quantitative methods, and applied research skills.

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Policy Network

Regular engagement with policymakers, scholars, and practitioners through seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.

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Think Tank Internships

Structured internships with leading think tanks, development organisations, consultancies, and government policy units.

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Theory Meets Field

A learning environment that integrates theory, field engagement, and policy design — not just classroom instruction.

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India & Global South Focus

Curriculum contextualised for India's governance realities and the broader challenges of the developing world.

Where Our Graduates Go

Policy professionals work at the intersection of analysis, advocacy, and action — across sectors and geographies.

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Policy Analyst
Think Tanks · Research Institutes
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Policy Researcher
Academia · Development Orgs
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Government Consultant
Central & State Governments
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International Development
UN Agencies · INGOs · World Bank
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Programme & Policy Officer
NGOs · INGOs · Foundations
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Regulatory Analyst
Regulatory Bodies · Consultancies
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Public Affairs Analyst
Corporates · Policy Units

Shape the Policies That
Shape the World

Applications are open for the MA Public Policy programme at IILM University, Greater Noida. Take the first step towards a career in public service and policy leadership.