Master of Arts in Public Policy

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Master of Arts in Public Policy

O.P. Jindal Global University

Applications for April 2025 intake are now open

Priority deadline: March 30, 2025

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Total tuition fee: INR 250,000 ($2,920 USD)

For International learners, tuition fee would be the local currency equivalent on the day of payment. Learn more

12-24 months

12 courses with an estimate student effort of 15-18 hours a week

Master's degree

Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Flexible elective options

Option to choose cross electives in International Relations. Learn more

Student Experience

Through the M.A. in Public Policy programme, you will take a research-intensive approach to studying and analysing contemporary global political, economic, and social issues, with a key focus on grass-root level challenges in developing countries. Learn from top faculty, policy practitioners, and researchers at the forefront of the discipline, develop qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, and receive exposure to the real-world policymaking process.

The online learning experience includes:

  • Pre-recorded video lectures for each course.

  • Readings for each week with Multiple Choice Quizzes.

  • Weekly, self-paced course work.

  • Instruction by the same JGU faculty members who teach on campus.

  • Reference material, including books, book chapters and journal articles, will be made available online for students.

Meet your instructors

Kevin Vaccaro

Kevin Vaccaro

Adjunct Industry Professor, Information Technology and Management

About Illinois Tech

Illinois Tech is a top-tier, nationally ranked, private research university with programs in business, engineering, computer science, architecture, design, natural sciences, human sciences, and law. The university offers bachelor of science, master of science, professional master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as certificates for in-demand STEM fields and other areas of innovation. Talented students from around the world choose to study at Illinois Tech because of the access to real-world opportunities, experiential learning, connections with the business community, renowned academic programs, high value, and career outcomes of graduates.

About the College of Computing

Many faculty members from the College of Computing work in the tech industry, bringing bona fide expertise to the classroom that will uniquely help you prepare for your career. You can tap into their knowledge in areas such as data analysis, digital system architecture, information system management, business system analysis, voice/data system analysis, software development, mobile application development, systems administration, web applications development, and more. National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Illinois Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA)

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA) exists as a collaborative, information-based enterprise dedicated to strengthening and normalizing relationships between the two commands and academic institutions. This relationship stimulates and develops new thinking, examines cross-organizational solutions, and helps cultivate future generations of defense and security practitioners.