the takshashila pgp – post-graduate programme in public policy

Post-Graduate

Programme

in Public PolicyGateway to a successful career in public policy

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 of 5 days each (spanning

weekends). 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

CapstoneProject/Internship

& Term Paper PolicySimulation

Exercise

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

I Study I Learn I Become

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PGP Specialisations


- 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

CURRICULUM

INFORMATION

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3

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CORE: PROCESSESConstitutional Structure& Policymaking

CORE: POLITICALPolitics of Public Policies Policy Analysis Techniques

CORE: ECONOMICEconomic Reasoning for Public Policy – I

Economic Reasoning for Public Policy – II

CORE: PRACTICEWriting Effectively Quantitative Analysis

TERM PAPERPreparing a Policy Brief

MASTER CLASSES

WORKSHOP (SIMULATION EXERCISE)Democratic processes in action

· Contemporary Issues in the Indian Economy

2 Electives

WORKSHOP: Policy Analysis Exercise

MASTER CLASSES

· Geoeconomics

· Introdcution to Public Finance

· Political Economy of Reform

· Advanced Quantitative Analysis

TERM PAPER: Preparing a Legislative Brief

· Software of Public Administration

· Effective Public Policy Communication & Strategic Media Engagement

· Corporate Diplomacy

· Negotiating Effectively

TERM PAPER: Preparing a Corporate Intelligence Estimate

2 Electives

MASTER CLASSES

CAPSTONE PROJECT OR ATTACHMENT

WORKSHOP: Cost-Benefit Analysis Exercise


WORKSHOP: Public Advocacy ManagementExercise


WORKSHOP: Election Campaign ManagementExercise

· Political Mobilisation: Theory & Practice

· Politics in Modern India

· Geoeconomics

· Introduction to Public Finance

TERM PAPER: Preparing an Election Manifesto

COMMONCOURSES

PGP INPUBLICAFFAIRS

PGP INPUBLICLEADERSHIP

PGP INPUBLICPOLICY

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THE

TAKSHASHILA

ADVANTAGE

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


The faculty

DR M GOVINDA RAO Member, 14th Finance Commission;

Former Director, National Institute

of Public Finance and Policy

DR PRATAP BHANU MEHTAPresident, Centre for Policy Research;

Formerly, Visiting Professor of

Government at Harvard University

DR DEVESH KAPURDirector, Center for the Advanced Study of

India, University of Pennsylvania

DR C RAJA MOHANDirector, Carnegie India; Visiting

Research Professor at the Institute

of South Asian Studies, National

University of Singapore

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 SHRUTI RAJAGOPALANAssistant Professor, State

University of New York; Fellow,

Classical Liberal Institute at NYU

School of Law

DR RAMKISHEN RAJANProfessor of International Economic

Policy, George Mason University,

Visiting Professor, Lee Kuan Yew

School of Public Policy

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DR RAJEEV GOWDAMember of Parliament, Rajya Sabha;

Former Chairperson, Centre for Public

Policy, IIM-Bangalore

Faculty for PGP includes


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

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


CLASSES COMMENCE INJANUARY, 2017

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, Minister of

State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable

Energy

• Indian Foreign Services

• Ministry of Minority Affairs

• Office of Shashi Tharoor, Minister of

State for Education

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


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.


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

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