Jagran School of Public Policy &InternationalAffairs

Jagran Lakecity University is a world-class teaching and research institution

situated in the heart of one of India’s most liveable cities, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal ( JLU) is a private university established under

Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956 and is based out of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

JLU is one of the fastest growing and one of the most awarded universities of

Central India having practice based pedagogy at its core. Currently the University is

offering 56 degree programmes to more than 2500 students from 8 countries and 27

states of India. The University has 27 partnerships with top industries and

international universities ensuring the students get great exposure both nationally

and internationally. JLU Bhopal is the only university from Central India to be a part

of three Erasmus+ projects funded by the European Union Commission and is also

currently the Country Chair for Association of Universities of Asia Pacific (AUAP).

The University has been bestowed with several prestigious awards, such as

'University of the Year' by Government of Madhya Pradesh for consecutive four

years in 2015, 2016 2017 and 2018 and was recognized as a Global League Institution

in 2015 at the House of Commons, London, UK. JLU Bhopal has been ranked “No. 1

Private University in Madhya Pradesh” in the year 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 by several

leading publications.

IgnitingMinds InThe HeartOf India

Efforts to advance common good have never been more important. Jagran School

of Public Policy and International Affairs is a leading school in the area of public

policy, governance, human development, stakeholder engagement, international

affairs and leadership.

We learn, we teach and we serve as well as undertake applied policy frameworks

and academic research, policy advisory, professional development training apart

from managing graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in public

administration, policy & governance and international affairs.

The members of faculty and students at the School work closely and maintain

extensive academic &professional networks within the University and with

governments; industry; not-for-profit and community based organizations across

India and internationally.

Jagran School of Public Policy & International Affair’s mission is to improve public

policy and public leadership across India and around the world, so people can lead

safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. By combining cutting-edge research, the

outstanding teaching of students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we

have an impact on solving public problems that few other institutions can match.

Jagran School ofPublic Policy andInternationalAffairs

Jagran School of Public Policy & International

Affairs is a blend of the best that the University, and

governmental leadership, civil society and thinkers

have to offer.

The key difference that the School brings is that our

work is shaped by the needs of local governance and

variety of sectors. We aim to develop high quality,

relevant and applicable work that will make a real

and tangible impact in the environments in which

we work. Much of our work has a sector

development focus and is guided by:

• The expressed needs, gaps and areas of interest

identified by our stakeholders, clients and more

broadly, the government sector

• Our international partners and their research

and experience

• The specific objectives of research projects

commissioned by governments or industry

As part of a University we have access to the best

specialists, academics and their latest thinking,

across a range of disciplines. Forming sector

partnerships help shape our research agenda, and

we often contribute toward sector capacity building

based on our research by undertaking specific

projects we feel will have broader benefit or

application.

Our activities promote scholarly exchange and

practitioner dissemination of research findings.

These activities include seminars, round-tables,

visiting academics, publication of papers,

conference papers, presentations to professional

and industry groups and information exchanges

with international local and government

organizations.

OurDifference

Our undergraduate and post graduate programmes encourage students to be reflexive

in developing institutional designs that can transform public services and human

development.

The School’s existing and planned faculty members represent diverse disciplines and

research interests. They aim to influence policy dialogue and public opinion through

publications, public lectures and writing in the media. They also hold memberships in

many influential policy-related committees in India and abroad. The members

regularly publish research papers on a variety of issues in peer-reviewed journals.

The School primarily works to develop expertise in the following areas

• Public Administration

• Public Policy – A diverse range of policy topics including social policy, housing

policy and local and regional development policy.

• Gender & Public Policy

• International Organizations and UN Studies: Two focus areas—International

Organization (IO) and United Nations Studies (UNS)—provide students with a

roadmap of the international organizations that inform public policy and global

action across borders.

• International Conflict Resolution

• Energy & Environment

• Community Development and Social Impact – Participatory Democracy,

Community Mobilization, Grassroots Governance, co-design of policies and

co-production of services, Urban Renewal and urban regeneration, Advocacy &

communication Development.

• Local Government – Service delivery reviews; strategic planning; community

engagement and stakeholder consultation; environmental management; social

planning; the nature, role and effectiveness of local government; national and

international comparative local government practice; local government in

developing countries; and local government and economic development.

• Intergovernmental Relations, Governance and Partnerships – Multi-level

governance; metropolitan reforms and metropolitan governance; rescaling the

state; public-private partnerships; institutional restructuring; strategic

collaboration, cross-border alliances and growth coalitions.

• Urban Studies, Housing Studies and Urban Planning – New urban trends and

challenges arising from contemporary patterns of urbanization, including the

implications for urban theory, urban policy, urban politics, urban marginality and

urban political economy.

• Organizational Ethics and the Public Sector – Governance and oversight; ethical

theorizing; and the public sector and codes of conduct.

BA (Hons)Public Policy & Administration(3 years)

The programme establishes academic rigour while

enabling participants to learn about policy &

administration in their practical application. Career

pathways include graduates to work in prestigious

agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit

sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social

enterprises. The programme also helps students to aim

for other civil and public services.

Through the programme students develop the

knowledge and skills needed to be public administration

professionals in the public, non-profit or private sectors,

understand how governments make decisions, learn how

to develop, analyze and manage the policies and

programs that shape our lives, gain knowledge and skills

required to evaluate public policies, programs and public

services to ensure citizens’ needs are met, and explore

the latest developments, issues and initiatives in the

public sector.

The Takeway

The course will build your critical capabilities and your

analytical skills. It will equip you with skills to develop,

implement and evaluate policy in practical contexts.

Designed to provide a balance between applied and

theoretical learning, the course will enable you to

examine policy from multiple perspectives. It will also

enable you to take your career towards administration,

civil service, developmental management and public

service.

*CURRICULUM

Semester I

• Administrative and Management Theories

• Society, Culture and Social Systems

• Micro Economics: Theory and Applications

• Public Administrations: Institutions

• Indian Political System

• Writing & Communication

Semester II

• Introduction to Psychology

• Theories of State

• Public Administration: Processes

• Indian Legal Systems and Constitution

• Social Welfare State: Policies & Processes

• Skills for Public Administrators - I

Semester III

• Administrative Law

• Introduction to Public Policy

• Financial Management and Public Policy

• Individual Action & Democratic

Citizenship

• Rights, Equity and the State

• Environmental Science

Semester IV

• Research and Ethnography in Public Administration

• International Relations: Theories & Policies

• Managing Government Partnerships & CSR

• Policy Analysis: Identifying and Developing Alternatives

• Civil society and Governance

• Social Inequalities and Public Affairs (Seminar Paper)

• Skills for Public Administrators - II

Semester V

• Policy Analysis: Evaluating Policies and Programmes

• International Development Policy

• Education Policy and Foundations

• Practices for Sustainable Cities

• Disaster Management

• Policy Analysis Exercise Project

Semester VI

• E Governance and Mass Com Technologies

• Contemporary Issues in Public Administration

• Administrative Reforms and Policies Future

• Conflict Management & Leadership

• Field Experiences in Public Policy Internship (Internship)

*Subject to change

Learn through practice

With our practice-based approach and sector-leading expertise you develop

knowledge and skills valued by employers. Jagran School of Public Policy and

International Affairs translates its public servicev& policy-related expert experience

into the classroom to create real alignment between academic theory and praxis in

government and non-government organizations. This unique learning environment

will empower graduates with strong skills, which can be immediately applied to

professional roles in the dynamic and competitive applied policy environment. Case

studies, simulations & field work enhance & support the learning and sharing

experience.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Eligibility: Minimum 55% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary levels (10th & 12th)

APPLICATION & PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Students appearing in class XII and awaiting result can also apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be given a provisional offer letter.

MA Public Policy& InternationalAffairs ( 2 years)

The Master of Arts in Public Policy & International Affairs is a 2-year programme,

which emphasizes a comparative approach to domestic politics and institutions on

one hand, as it prepares students to address major national policy issues and

manage organizations in India. On the other hand, it also prepares students to

address major international issues as experts and leaders in governments and

organizations around the world.

Students develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, in depth

knowledge of a policy concentration and practice skills to address real world

challenges in policy and administration. They also acquire insightful knowledge,

practical skills and real-world experience to address the big issues of

international affairs.

*CURRICULUM

Semester I

• Introduction to Public Policy and

Policy Process

• Social and Cultural Theory

• Micro and Macro Economics

• Foundations in International Relations

• Foundations in Political Ideas

• Communications & Social Movements

• Managing Government Partnerships

and CSR

Semester II

• Globalization, International Political

Economy & Development

• Law, Governance & Institutions

• Public Finance & Administration

• Evolution of the International Systems

• Power, Politics & Policy

• Local, State & Central Administration

• Civil Society & Governance System

Semester III

• Policy Design & Delivery

• Research Methodologies

• New International Security Challenges

• Refugees, Law , Human Rights and Realities

• Global Governance: Origins, Challenges &

Trajectories

• Project: Policies & Case Ecologies

Select One:

• Development and Public Policy: Theories

and Experience

• Education Policy and Foundations

• Environment and Public Policy

• Public Health Policy

Semester IV

• Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

• Strategic Studies

• Indigenous Politics & Dynamics of Public

Policy

• Social Justice, Gender, Peace and

development in Global and Local

Perspectives

• International Crisis Management

• Internship field work/Capstone Project

*Subject to change

The curriculum integrates extensive experiential learning, projects, internships and

Capstone Workshop program in the field*.

*A Capstone Workshop is a live consulting project with an external agency outside of

JLU. Each workshop partners a team of about 6-8 students with a faculty advisor. The

goal is to provide agency/ organization with innovative analysis and practical

recommendations, while JSPP & IA students gain experience by working on a

real-world problem. This is a core requirement for Master of Arts in Public Policy &

International Affairs, that gives students an opportunity to put learning into practice.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Eligibility: Minimum 55% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary levels (10th & 12th)

APPLICATION & PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Students appearing in any undergraduate final year programme and awaiting result

can also apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be given a provisional offer letter.

Board ofStudies

CHAIRMAN

Prof.(Dr.) Yogendra Kumar SrivastavaDean-Student Welfare and Director, JLU School of Law

INTERNAL-MEMBER

Dr. Shruti SinhaHead-Jagran School of Public Policy and International Affairs

Prof.(Dr.) Vivek KhareDean and Registrar, JLU

Professor Diwakar ShuklaDirector, Jagran School of Journalism & Communication& Director, International Affairs

EXTERNAL EXPERT MEMBER

Prof.(Dr. ) Arvind TiwariDean, School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS), Mumbai

Prof.(Dr.) Rajiv KhareProfessor of LawNational Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

Dr. Abhishek LakhtakiaM.P.A., Ph.D. (Public AdministrationChief Strategy Office, JSW Foundation, Mumbai

CA Satya Prakash MangaIndependent Director, Indian Port Rail and RopewayCorporation Limited (SAGARMALA PROJECT),Ministry of Shipping, Govt. Of India

Mr. Sheo Shekhar ShuklaPrincipal Secretary. Government of Madhya Pradesh(Consent Awaited)

National AdvisoryBoard Members

Mr. Vivek TankhaMember of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) andSenior Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Ms. Aiswaraya BhatiFeminist and Senior Advocate

Mr. Ashwini SaxenaCEO, JSW Foundation, Mumbai

Mr. Jay JethwaExecutive Member, Executive Member,World Federation of United Nations Association(WFUNA), Geneva

Mr. Aaku SrivastavaChief Editor, Navodaya Times,Punjab Kesari, New Delhi

Mr. Ajay DubeyRTI Activist (NDTV Award Winner)

CA Mr. Akhilesh JainIndependent Director, Mineral ExplorationCorporation of India (A Government of India PSU)

Mr. Sharad Chandra BeharFormer Chief Secretary, Government of MP

CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SECURITY POLICIESAND RESEARCH (CAFSPR)

Rights of agriculturists and food security are two major concerns in the era of rapid

industrialization. India has an agriculture based economy and there are many issues

in the domain of agriculture and food security that require policy-makers’ attention.

Today, more than 800 million people across the globe go to bed hungry every night,

most of them smallholder farmers who depend on agriculture to make a living and

feed their families. Investing in smallholder farmers many of whom are women and in

the markets around them is more important than ever. In case of India, research on

agrarian distress has proliferated and most studies agree that a combination of

policy-induced, technological and ecological factors is responsible for India’s

agrarian crisis. Public investment in agriculture has declined steadily and policy

approach towards the sector has been piecemeal. India’s long-term food security

concerns must feature more prominently in the policy discourse. This focus of

CAFSPR is to initiate extensive deliberations and systematic research in order to

shape policy decisions and come up with pragmatic solutions to the problems of

agriculture and food security with due consultation with stakeholders.

Centres ofExcellence

CENTRE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT (CCCSD)

Climate change is the most significant challenge to achieving sustainable

development, and it threatens to drag millions of people into grinding poverty. It is

severely affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national

economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities and countries dearly

today and even more tomorrow. Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising,

weather events are becoming more extreme and greenhouse gas emissions are now at

their highest levels in history. Without immediate action, the world’s average surface

temperature is likely to surpass 3 degrees centigrade this century. The poorest and

most vulnerable people are being affected the most. The global agenda of Sustainable

Development requires a consorted effort of the world community. CCCSD focuses its

attention on the extensive study and research on the issue of climate change and

environmental challenges. The aim is to bring about policy formulations that help in

building an efficacious framework to combat climate change and ensure sustainable

growth at a global level.

CENTRE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE ANDPOLICY REFORMS (CGGPR)

Good governance emerged as a powerful idea in the today’s progressive global

community. Prominent international agencies like World Bank, UNDP, OECD, ADB,

etc. have realized that it is a citizen-friendly, citizen-caring, accountable and

responsive administration. A transparent administration following the practices and

principles of Rule of Law is an epitome of Good Governance. In absence of good

governance, no development schemes can bring any improvement in the quality

life of the citizens. If the power is concentrated or if it is exercised in improper or

arbitrary ways then the poor will suffer the most, as poor governance generates

corruption, poverty and other socio-economic evils. The concept of good governance

plays a vital role in assessing the modern governance mechanism. Many countries

including India have devised a Good Governance Index for the same purpose. CGGPR

aims to conduct intensive deliberations and research to promote and diffuse the idea

of good governance across various levels of governance. The Centre also aims to work

closely with policy-makers like Ministers, senior officials, institutions and other

stakeholders, with the purpose of building and nurturing citizen-centric governance

practices.

CENTRE FOR ORGANIZED AND UNORGANIZED SECTORS,POLICY AND RESEARCH

The sector which is registered and follows government rules and regulations, having

employees and employee unions is called as an organised sector. The sector that

comprises of small-scale enterprises (such as weaver, carpenters, blacksmiths, etc.) or

units and is not registered with the government is called an unorganized sector.

Unorganized sector has largely remained outside the control of government. Over 94% of

India’s working population belongs to unorganized sector which requires policy-makers’

attention. Unorganized sector’s contribution to the economy is quite considerable and

policy framework to safeguard their interests and rights is necessary. This Centre focuses

on conducting intensive research in the field of organized and unorganized labour.

Through various instruments such as seminars, workshops and conferences, this Centre

aims to bring groundbreaking policy changes in the said field.

CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES ANDGLOBAL DEVELOPMENT (CSSGD)

Conflict and peace strategies and related studies has been an important domain for some

decades. Study of the role of intelligence, diplomacy, and international cooperation for

security and defence is equally important in the field of public policy and international

relations. The shifts in foreign policy with an emphasis on hard and soft power linkages

are the basic areas of study. Probing the implications of increasing global

inter-dependence and foreign relations on India is extremely important. CSSGD is

focused on coming up with effective suggestions to ignite a discourse on strategic issues

so as to enhance India’s global presence. This will be done with a qualitative analysis of

past, present and potential strategies for developing relevant policy documents.

UG Programs 12th Board92% and Above

12th Board87% to 91.99%

12th Board80% to 86.99%

100% ontution fees

50% on tuition fees(max 25 seats)

25% on tuition fees(max 50 seats)

MasterPrograms

8.5 CGPA orEquivalent

8.0 - 8.49 CGPAor Equivalent

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100% ontution fees

50% on tuition fees(max 25 seats)

25% on tuition fees(max 50 seats)

Note : All scholarships will be on year 1 tuition fee only

SCHOLARSHIPS

PhDProgrammes

Along with a range of graduate & post

graduate studies, the School also proposes

to offer researchers and practitioners, the

PhD programme in the areas of public

administration and policy, social research,

international affairs, stakeholder

engagement and leadership and various

other concentration tracks.

The key research areas and work straddle

across:

• The Policy Area Concentration on

Regulation and Institutions works against

the backdrop of a multi- dimensional shift

in policy making.

• The Policy Area Concentration on Urbanization engages with what is marked as

development goal for countries expanding the urban process. It looks at the spatial

dynamics of urbanization, the influence of global or indigenous capital, the nature

of jobs and the standard of living it creates, as well as the inequality within it. Public

policies play a central role in determining the shape and nature of urbanization

• The Policy Area Concentration on International Security

• The Policy Area Concentration on International Finance & Economics

• The Policy Area Concentration on Education

• The Policy Area Concentration on Health

• The Policy Area Concentration on Agriculture

• The Policy Area Concentration on Gender and Diversity

Research activities are guided by the overall strategic research objectives of the

University along with the expressed needs of the sector and the specific objectives

of research projects commissioned by state, federal or industry bodies.

An important aspect of the School’s research program is the range of activities that

will be undertaken to promote scholarly exchange and practitioner dissemination

of research findings. These will include activities like seminar series, round-tables,

visiting academics, publication of papers, conference papers, presentations to

professional and industry groups and information exchanges with international

and local government organisations.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

I remember having knowledge about things happening in the nation and

around the world, but it was only after I started studying Public

Administration as my undergraduate course that I realized there's a lot more

that goes on in the systems of government. There have been various guest

lectures and field trips that have further added to my knowledge. Today I

realize the potential I carry within me and am set to build my career in public

policy & International affairs. Talking about the college, Jagran Lakecity

University has the best environment for students. The campus, in itself, is a

stress buster. "You need to be here to see it" is all I would say.

I am pursuing BA(Hons.)Public Administration & Policy from Jagran Lake City

University.I would describe JLU as exciting and dynamic. The best thing about

being a student here is the number of additional opportunities that are

available. The best thing about the degree in Public Policy and international

affairs is having the freedom to think of an idea and test its practical

application. I feel extremely lucky to be in an environment that allows me to

conduct research on what interests me the most. Its amazing how I am

evolving as a public policy student. The University has various facilities to help

you evolve as a student, from a well-stocked library, to gymnasium,

management club activities and co-curricular activities.

Devashish SaxenaIInd YearBA ( Hons) PublicAdministration &Policy

Ms. Tuhina TiwariIIIrd YearBA ( Hons) PublicAdministration &Policy

LIFE@JLU

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