Courses Offered and Field of Specialization
The following is the broad structure of the program. Most of the courses will be evidence-based with the topic discussed being supplemented with true cases/applied research
Core Courses
Core course will have the following three streams:
(i) Economic theory underlying Public Policy issues
(ii) Analytical tools required to study public policy issues.
(iii) Core Public Policy theory and practices
The following 6 core courses will be offered under these three streams:
Economic Theory Underlying Public Policy Issues
1. Microeconomics for Public Policy
2. Macroeconomics for Public Policy
Analytical Tools Required to Study Public Policy Issues
3 .Research Methods (Quantitative techniques & Qualitative techniques)
Core Public Policy Theory and Practice
4. Governance and Public Policy
5. Public Policy Analysis
6. Evaluation and Monitoring of Policy Initiatives
Elective Courses with Fields Of Specialization
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Field of Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP-711 | Public Finance and Devolution | 3 | Public Finance and Development |
| PP-714 | Public Financial and Tax Management | 3 | Public Finance and Development |
| PP-717 | International Finance and Development | 3 | Public Finance and Development |
| PP-720 | Private Sector and Regulatory Policy | 3 | Public Finance and Development |
| PP-722 | Regulatory Economics | ||
| PP-723 | Social Policy | 3 | Social Sector and Urban Development |
| PP-726 | Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development | 3 | Social Sector and Urban Development |
| PP-729 | Environmental and Natural Resource Management | 3 | Social Sector and Urban Development |
| PP-732 | Urban Development | 3 | Social Sector and Urban Development |
| PP-735 | Transport and Infrastructure Development | 3 | Social Sector and Urban Development |
| PP-738 | Network Governance | 3 | Governance and Public Sector |
| PP-741 | Law and Public Affairs | 3 | Governance and Public Sector |
| PP-744 | Political Economy and Institutions | 3 | Governance and Public Sector |
| PP-747 | Conflict Management and Peace Building | 3 | Governance and Public Sector |
| PP-750 | Government and Foreign Policy | 3 | Governance and Public Sector |
Note: Any deviation from the given Fields of Specialization may be allowed on special demand from the students with approval from the Department Council