Syllabus for
MA (Public Policy)
Academic Year  (2023)

Evaluation Pattern

Department of Professional Studies follows a rigorous system of continuous evaluation, and the assessment events include quizzes, tests, assignments, mid-term and end-term exams, individual/group project work, presentations etc.  

Students are evaluated for each course on the basis of written examination and continuous internal assessments. Each paper carries maximum of 100 marks and is evaluated as follows:

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Question Bank:

Subject wise Question Bank is prepared every semester to test the Conceptual, Application, Analytical and Problem-solving skills of the students. These question banks are prepared by the faculty member teaching the subject and duly verified by the subject expert.

Question Paper Pattern for the End Semester Examination:

The question paper pattern for the End Semester Examination is as follows:

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA):x

CIA – 1 and 3 : Continuous Internal Assessment

Written (reports) – Group or Individual, Understanding of the subjects, Participative learning, Presentation and VIVA, Quiz, Multiple choice based test etc.

CIA – 2:  Continuous Internal Assessment - Mid Semester Exam (MSE)

Mid Semester Exam marks will be taken for Internal Assessment. MSE marks will be reduced to 25 for this purpose. The question paper pattern for the Mid Semester Examination is as follows:

Attendance:

The marks distribution for attendance is as follows:

95 – 100%       -           5 marks

90 – 94%         -           4 marks

85 – 89%         -           3 marks

80 – 84%         -           2 marks

76 – 79%         -           1 mark

Department of Professional Studies (DPS) offers some of the most unique and inter-disciplinary courses in the field of commerce and management. It was established in the year 2002 as Centre for Career Advancement (CCA), and later upgraded to Department of Professional Studies in 2007. The department aims at professional training for wider career opportUnities. This is achieved through value enhancement programmes (Add-on courses and programmes) along with the academic degrees to equip the students to meet the challenges and prospects of contemporary academia and the corporate sector. 

VISION- To develop into a center of excellence in education, training and research in the field of commerce and management

MISSION- To impart holistic education through state-of-the-art technology with the aim of producing professionals in the field of commerce and management, and also to launch new programmes to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate sector by meeting stakeholder requirements.

Master of Public Policy Program in Christ (Deemed to be University) will enable students to obtain an in-depth understanding of public policy and perform effectively in contemporary political, economic, and social environment in a coherent and comprehensive manner. The interdisciplinary curriculum equips students to create social impact at local, national, and global levels and prepare for Civil Service examination in India. Students would develop quantitative, qualitative, and analytical skills, and receive substantive exposure to the real-world policy making processes.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: Build distinguished careers as policy makers ethical and social sensitivity with government bodies, state machinery and global institutions.

PO3: Apply advanced knowledge of research and statistics to conduct independent research investigations and formulate solutions to complex problems of policy and social impact.

PO4: Exhibit deep understanding of the challenges and requirements of rural India with knowledge and skills to develop policies towards betterment of rural India thereby promoting inclusiveness and diversity

PO5: Evaluate and resolve real time social issues through effective policy making and implementation with specialized knowledge developed through experiential learning.

PO6: Exhibit a critical and solution-oriented mindset by integrating socio-economic perspectives, inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills for effective policy making and implementation.

PO7: Demonstrate digital proficiency, ethical values, leadership traits, communication skills and innovative thinking for optimal performance in personal, professional, societal and environmental domains.

Programme Educational Objective:

PE02: To provide a strong foundation level understanding of the functioning of constitution, NGOs, State and central Government.

PE03: To develop necessary professional knowledge and skills to take civil service examination.

PE04: To enhance employability to be able to take up challenging job assignments like working with statutory bodies and policy makers.