Why SSE?

“Sound Public Policy Depends On Sound Economic Science”- F. A. Hayek

The Symbiosis School of Economics provides an ideal setting in which to pursue an advanced degree in public policy. The Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Governance is a new initiative of the Symbiosis School of Economics. The aim of the Programme is to emerge at the cutting edge of policy research in India and create a new class of budding academicians & professionals, whose strong foundation is laid through the multi-disciplinary framework. The Institute boasts a distinguished staff of policy professionals covering all aspects of policy making and implementation.

Who needs this Diploma?

This course is for individuals who are concerned about or are interested in:

• The workings of the government and the delivery of services, including international perspectives
• Policy making, implementation and management within public sector organizations
• The effect of globalization and environmental issues on national government and business

Successful civil servants, NGO workers, politicians and their advisers all need to have a wide range of skills and knowledge to equip them to meet the constantly changing challenges of public policy and management. This includes the evolving dynamics between public agencies and the private and voluntary sectors.

SSE is offering this unique PG Diploma in Public Policy and Governance to graduates and post graduates in any field, corporates, NGO personnel, Government employees, etc., to help equip them to manage projects and programmes better, as well as, make advice on policy-decisions in various national and international settings.

Prospects of the Public Policy and Governance Course

As a participant of the Public Policy and Governance Programme you will be equipped with specialist skills in areas such as political analysis, government strategies, and policy analysis and issues management. Such skills are applicable in the public sector and also in the private and community sectors.
 Both public and private sector companies recruit candidates with profound knowledge in public policy and management. This course is relevant to careers in central government, government agencies, local government, the health service, welfare agencies, and charities and in private and voluntary agencies providing public services as well as providing good preparation for careers in business.

Pedagogy

The course will integrate lectures, discussions and presentations together with short-writing and reading assignments, library and online search, in-class and off-class activities, case study analysis, dissertation and examinations.