Tirupati IIT offers new PG program in Public Policy
Candidates with an undergraduate degree in any field can apply for the program
Tirupati: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology-Tirupati (IIT-T) is introducing a Post-Graduate Program in Public Policy for candidates interested in policy analysis and contemporary
governance.
According to the management, the two-year Master of Public Policy (MPP) program aims to provide an interdisciplinary outlook to prospective students and professionals so that they can contribute effectively to policy processes in India and beyond.
The MPP offers three streams of specialisations namely Science and Management of Sustainability, Data Science, and Sustainability and Engineering. The program enables students to work closely with both public as well as private-sector agencies involved in policy-making. It focuses on imparting both qualitative and quantitative skills to its students while also developing their understanding of social and institutional processes that inform administrative decision-making and political practices.
The IIT is currently accepting applications for the MPP program. Interested students were asked to complete the application process before April 18, 2022.
Candidates with an undergraduate degree in any field can apply for the program.