Policy Design & Evaluation
Learn to formulate, assess, and improve public policies using analytical frameworks.
M.Sc. Economics (Public Policy)
The M.Sc. Economics (Public Policy) programme equips students with analytical, economic, and policy-making skills to address complex public challenges. Combining economics with governance, institutional analysis, and data-driven decision-making, the programme prepares graduates to contribute to public administration, policy consulting, research, and development organisations.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The M.Sc. Economics (Public Policy) programme bridges economics and governance to develop professionals capable of designing, analysing, and evaluating public policies. Students explore how governments, institutions, and regulatory frameworks influence economic and social development while gaining practical exposure to policy formulation and implementation.
Governance & Institutional Economics
Study government systems, institutions, public administration, and regulatory frameworks.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Apply quantitative methods, policy analytics, and evidence-based research to solve public challenges.
Research & Case-Based Learning
Develop practical insights through policy case studies, field research, and real-world governance issues.
Public Finance & Development
Understand fiscal policy, public expenditure, welfare economics, and development planning.
Expert Mentorship
Learn from distinguished faculty, senior civil servants, policy practitioners, and experts from global institutions.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to
Learning Outcomes
- Policy design and evaluation
- Data-driven decision-making in governance
- Understanding public institutions and systems
- Research, analysis, and communication skills
- Learning to understand problem-solving and impact
Curriculum Snapshot
Building Expertise Across Public Policy, Governance & Economic Analysis
Curriculum Areas
Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Statistics and Operation Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics
Core Course
Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Statistics and Operation Research
Basic Econometrics
Business Analytics
Discipline Specific Core
Fundamentals of Public Policy
Public Policy : Theory and Application
Soft skill Development: Presentation and Communication (Oral and Written)
Discipline Specific Elective
Public Economics
Students will choose from the electives basket as offered by the institute
Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Summer Internship
Summer Internship
Frequently Asked Questions
Placement and Student Progression
Economics graduates placed in policy, consulting, finance & research, data analytics
Package
11.10 LPA
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11.4 LPA
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23.5 LPA
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18.4 LPA
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10.78 LPA
Package
13 LPA
Learn from Leading Economists & Researchers
Teaching Faculty
Guided by experienced academicians, economists, and policy researchers who bring together academic depth and real-world expertise. Faculty members actively engage students through interactive lectures, mentorship, research guidance, and policy-oriented discussions that encourage critical thinking and analytical learning.
Life Through a Student’s Perspective
A glimpse into life at our campUS
Batch 2025The public policy course is diverse and widens horizons acquainting the students with required skills to formulate, implement and evaluate public policy. The course is taught by the best of the public policy experts. Interactive teaching helps us build perspectives and enhance knowledge.
Batch 2025The recently launched course on public policy has been a great value addition to my existing knowledge. Throughout this course I could learn about policy analysis, its formulation and evaluation. For someone who was new to this discipline, the faculty provided great support. The course is well paced and....
Batch 2025The Masters in Public Policy program provided a well-rounded exploration of policy approaches, blending theory with practical applications. The diverse faculty enriched my understanding of policy development and implementation.
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