MBA (Public Policy) Syllabus 2025: Subjects, Specializations, and Semester-wise Syllabus

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Syllabus and Subjects in MBA Public Policy Course

The syllabus for an MBA program in Public Policy is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy issues, governance, and the skills needed to analyze and address complex policy challenges. While the specific courses and their content may vary among institutions.

The two-year MBA in Public Policy program has been divided into four semesters. Each semester has a different syllabus. MBA in Public Policy topics for every semester are indexed below:

Semesters	Subjects
Semester I	Innovations and Leadership in Public Management
	Ethics in Public Management
	Decision-making in Public Policy
Semester II	Economic Analysis for Public Policy
	Elective I
	Research methods
	Elective II
Semester III	Management of program evaluation
	Advanced policy management project
	Elective III
	Elective IV
	Project Conceptualisation
Semester IV	Project Work
Elective Subjects	Executive-legislative relations
	Public budgetary processes
	Financial management.

Projects

Here are some of the project ideas for an MBA in Public Policy:

(i)Government Policy Impact Assessment: Analyse the effectiveness of a specific public policy implemented by a government agency and assess its impact on various stakeholders.

(ii). Evaluation of Social Assistance Policy: Evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the social assistance programs implemented by a government agency. Evaluate the impact of the program on poverty reduction, education, health, or other target area.

(ii). Sustainability Policy Analysis: An analysis of the policies and practices adopted by a particular city or region to promote sustainable development. Evaluate the effectiveness of these policies in achieving environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals. Propose innovative strategies to improve sustainability performance.

(ii). Public Policy and Technological Innovation: Discover the intersection between public policy and technological innovation, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence or renewable energy.

(iv). Political implications of demographic change: Examines the political implications of demographic change, such as population aging or urbanization trends. Analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with these changes and propose policy interventions to address emerging issues such as access to healthcare, housing, or social inclusion.

(v)Education Policy Review: Assessing the effectiveness of policies promoting inclusive education for marginalized groups, such as children with disabilities or children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

(vi). Digital Governance Policy Analysis: Analyses policies and regulations related to digital platforms, privacy, and cybersecurity. Assess the effectiveness of current policies to ensure consumer protection, data security, and fair competition.

Reference Books

MBA in Public Policy books provide students with a thorough general review of the subject matter and a close examination of their specific area of expertise. The following are some of the books for reference:

Name of Author	Name of Book
Nicholas Henry	Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives
Paul A. Sabatier and Christopher M. Weible	Theories of the Policy Process
Michael Howlett, M. Ramesh, and Anthony Perl	Public Policy: An Evolutionary Approach
John W. Kingdon	Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies
Nicholas Henry	Public Administration and Public Affairs
Geoff Mulgan	The Art of Public Strategy: Mobilizing Power and Knowledge
Charles L. Cochran, Eloise F. Malone, and David A. McConnell	Public Policy: Preferences and Outcomes