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A pioneer in modern public policy education in India, the Takshashila Institution introduces the Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy (PGP) for working professionals. It is targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of policy, public affairs, governance and leadership, while pursuing their current occupations.
The PGP brings together policy practitioners and academic experts from across the world. The programme is academically rigorous and attuned to the current requirements of industry, media, social sector and politics.
Over a duration of 48 weeks, the PGP equips participants with a core set of skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning, effective communication and public persuasion. Its emphasis is on how these skills can be applied to formulate and analyse policies in a variety of settings.
Programme Overview
• Pathway to careers through our partnership
with industry, media, non-profits and public
leaders
• Custom-designed curriculum that blends
academic concepts with practitioners’ insights
• Offered in three different majors - Public
Policy, Public Affairs and Public Leadership
• Students specialise in their chosen career-
oriented domains and skill sets.
Takshashila’s PGP is a 48-week programme
with 3 terms of 14 weeks each. During these
terms students engage in weekly webinars,
online self- and group study.
In addition, students are required to attend
4 contact workshops — two workshops of
5 days and two of three days. These intense
workshops, where participants interact with
policy practitioners who have first-hand
experience with the challenges of policy-
making, are offered at the beginning of
each trimester and in the final week of the
programme.
PGP Features Programme StructureThe PGP integrates teaching in core subjects
with a choice of three major areas along
with a host of thematic webinars by domain
experts. Students will also choose a domain for
specialisation where they will acquire specialist
skills and expertise.
The coursework will be based on Takshashila’s
Framework Based Learning pedagogy that
connects academic knowledge to real-world
practice.
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Common CoreCourses
& Term Paper Core
Lectures
Workshop Term
week 1
weeks 2-14
week 18
weeks 19-31
week 35
weeks 36-48
SpecialisationCourses, Electives
& Term Paper PolicyAnalysisExercise
ThesisDefence
Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution
Learning how to effectchange
Capstone ProjectOR
Attachment
I Study I Learn I Become
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PGP Specialisations
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- Analyst in private sector consulting, at think tanks, and in government.
- Public Policy researcher at a thinktank, academic institute, PhD candidate
- Policy advocacy roles in politics, for large foundations, nonprofits and companies
PGP in Public
Policy
PGP in Public Affairs
PGP in Public
Leadership
- Rigorous understanding of policymaking in the Indian context and public challenges facing India
- Deep understanding of roles of government and markets in society
- Strong economic reasoning and analytical thinking
- Qualitative and quantitative methods for policy analysis
- Effective writing and communication for different audiences. Data visualisation
- Rigorous understanding of regulatory environment in India
- Understanding the challenges of the Indian economy
- Effective government engagement
- Strategic media engagement and management
- Unpacking decision making in the public sector & government
- Effective negotiation skills & risk management strategies
- Narrative building
- Deep understanding of constitutionalism in India
- Understanding of political processes, institutions and philosophies
- Effective political mobilisation
- Public persuasion
- Modern electoral campaigning & political dynamics
- Understanding of diplomacy & negotiation
- Public Affairs Head at private companies. Government and regulatory affairs
- Media Strategist
- Corporate communications professional
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader
- Philanthropy strategist. Management roles at foundations
- Politician & Leader
- Consultants to politicians and political parties
- Electoral campaign managers
- Government consulting
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CORE
• Introduction to Public
Policy
• Constitutional
Structure and Policy
Making
• Microeconomics I
• Microeconomics II
• Quantitative Analysis
• Effective Writing for
Public Policy
MASTERCLASSES
TERM PAPER
WORKSHOP 1
• Core Lectures
• Guest Lectures
CORE• Contemporary Issues in the Indian Economy
OPTIONAL• International Relations and Foreign Affairs• Advanced Quantitative Analysis• Fundamentals of Business Law
MASTERCLASSES
WORKSHOP 2• Policy Analysis Exercise• Democratic Processes in Action
• Macroeconomics• Introduction to Public Finance• 3 Electives*
TERM PAPER
• Corporate Diplomacy and Negotiation• Strategic Media Engagement• 3 Electives*
TERM PAPER
CORE• Research Methodology
CAPSTONE PROJECT OR ATTACHMENT
MASTERCLASSES
WORKSHOP 3• Policy Analysis Exercise• Democratic Processes in Action
• Software of Public Administration• Political Economy of India• 3 Electives*
TERM PAPER
COMMONCOURSES
PGP INPUBLICAFFAIRS
PGP INPUBLICLEADERSHIP
PGP INPUBLICPOLICY
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
*Participants for each specialisation will be able to choose electives from the courses offered under other specialisations and the optional courses
Unique PedagogyTakshashila’s teaching methodology is
tailored for working professionals who can
continue with their regular jobs through
the course of the programme. Through live
online webinars participants get access to
the best faculty and through the contact
workshops the participants interact with
each other and work on policy simulation
exercises under the guidance of expert
policy professionals.
Networked ModelOur unique network connects to academic
experts, practitioners and experienced
policy professionals regardless of
geographical locations. With fellows,
members and resource persons in North
America, Europe, Asia and India, each
teaching module is offered by one of the
brightest minds on the subject.
Industry PartnershipsOur Industry partners will recruit actively
from PGP students, provide industry-
relevant projects for students to work
on, ensure that the curriculum is directed
towards providing skills and concepts
needed in the industry.
"Strong economic reasoning and analytical thinking is essential for a public policy professional. PGP students will hone their skills during the programme."
— Dr M Govinda Rao, Member, 14th Finance Commission; Former Director, National Institute of
Public Finance and Policy
"Qualified public policy professionals have an important role to play in terms of strategically engaging multiple stakeholders and influencing major decisions."
— Mr Sushant Naik, National Head of Government Affairs, Tata Motors
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"Takshashila intends to create the right people, with the right knowledge, connected to the right networks, in order to transform India."
— Mr Nitin Pai, Director,The Takshashila Institution
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The faculty
DR M GOVINDA RAO Member, 14th Finance Commission;
Former Director, National Institute
of Public Finance and Policy
DR PRATAP BHANU MEHTAVice-Chancellor, Ashoka University;
Formerly, President, Centre for Policy
Research and Visiting Professor of
Government at Harvard University
DR SUNIL KHILNANIDirector, India Institute at King's
College London
DR SANJAYA BARUDirector for Geo-Economics and
Strategy at the International Institute
of Strategic Studies; Media Advisor to
the Prime Minister of India
(May 2004 -August 2008)
DR RAJESWARI SENAssistant Professor, Indira Gandhi Institute
of Development Research; formerly
International Macroeconomics Consultant,
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
DR JAYAPRAKASH NARAYANFounder, Foundation for Democratic
Reforms; Founder, Loksatta Party
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DR RAJEEV GOWDAMember of Parliament, Rajya Sabha;
Former Chairperson, Centre for Public
Policy, IIM-Bangalore
Faculty for PGP includes
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DR SHRUTI RAJAGOPALANAssistant Professor, State
University of New York; Fellow,
Classical Liberal Institute at NYU
School of Law
Programme Partners
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Programme partners will recruit actively from the PGP cohort, craft industry-relevant
projects for students, and ensure that the curriculum is tuned to careers in India.
admissionsAdmissions to the PGP will be on a
rolling-basis. However, because of a
limited number of seats, early applications
will have a higher chance of acceptance.
Application Requirements• Online Application Form
• Personal Statement & Essays
• CV
• Degree certificate (undergraduate degree in any discipline) • Two professional references
• Application Fee (`500)
FeesThe full programme fee for individuals is
Rs 1.5 lakhs.
Financial scholarships are available in limited
numbers for talented individuals. Admissions
are conducted on a rolling basis, and early
applicants will have a significant advantage in
availing scholarships.
Corporates sending more than 3 participants
are eligible for group discounts of 15% and
above.Alumni of Takshashila’s Graduate Certificate
in Public Policy course qualify for scholarships
subject to their academic performance in the
course.
Eligibility• Undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Work-experience of at least two years
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CLASSES COMMENCE INJANUARY, 2018
APPLY NOWInterested candidates can apply online at
http://www.takshashila.org.in/ and email
Nidhi Gupta at [email protected] for any
queries.
The Power
of Takshashila
Alumni NetworkTakshashila takes pride in its robust alumni network. Our alumni, from different
education programmes, are forging new careers in diverse sectors within public affairs.
Alumni employers include
GOVERNMENT
• Prime Minister’s Office
• Office of Piyush Goyal, Former Minister of
State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy
• Indian Foreign Services
• Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Office of Shashi Tharoor, Former Minister of
State for Education
• Indian Revenue Services
POLITICS/POLITICAL CONSULTING
• Office of Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Gowda
• Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan
• Office of Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar
• Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG)
• Fourth Lion
PUBLIC AFFAIRS& CONSULTING
• Edelman Public Affairs
• The PRactice
• Genesis Burson Marsteller
• FSG (formerly Deloitte Monitor
Inclusive Markets)
• APCO Worldwide
THINK TANKS
• Centre for Policy Research
• Observer Research Foundation
• The Hindu Centre for Public Policy
• PRS Legislative Research
• Public Affairs Centre
• Centre for Civil Society
• Janaagraha
JOURNALISM
• Mint (Editorial & Data teams)
• The Hindu
• Press Trust of India
• Deccan Herald
• Star TV
• Mid-day Mumbai
NON-PROFITS& SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
• Arghyam
• Teach for India
• Villgro
• eGovernments Foundation
• Agastya Foundation
• Vision India Foundation
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About The
Takshashila
InstitutionTakshashila is a next-generation think
tank and a school of public policy.
We teach public policyTakshashila aims to build the intellectual
foundations of an India with global interests.
Through our educational programmes, we
have already trained over 500 public policy
professionals thus far.
We tackle policy problemsOur policy research is focussed on providing
high quality advisories and recommendations
on issues of national importance.
We persuade peopleTakshashila’s research is public-facing and is
open to all in the form of policy briefs, research
reports, opinion articles, blogs and more.
We bring people togetherWe engage all sections of the public with fresh
and bold ideas that promote the national
interest and strengthen the Indian republic.
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Contact UsWe look forward to welcoming you to be a part of the Takshashila PGP.
For more information visit our website www.takshashila.org.in/
For admission related queries write to us at [email protected]
/takshashilainstitution @TakshashilaInst