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About the Master’s in Public Policy (MPP)
The Kautilya School attracts students from diverse educational backgrounds including social sciences, engineering, business, and sciences.
Students experience a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum that blends academic theory with practitioner insight.
MPP is a 2-year, full-time, 103-credit program across 6 terms. Students complete 24+ courses, an internship, and a capstone project for real-world policy exposure.
Master’s Program Overview
The Kautilya School of Public Policy attracts students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds — fostering a dynamic environment where ideas, disciplines, and experiences intersect.
Areas of Specialization
The students achieve a specialization in any 2 of the following areas :
Business & Government
Environment, Social & Governance Issues
Economics for Policy
Global Affairs
Technology & Society
Program Structure
Students engage with a carefully structured curriculum that combines academic depth with real-world practice. The credit distribution is as follows:
(3 credits each)
(1 credit each)
(3 credits each)
(3 credits)
(6 credits)
The students undergo a compulsory 6–8 week internship at the end of their first year, followed by a 4–5 month-long Capstone Project (thesis), where they work closely with organizations in the policy sector to apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts.
The curriculum also focuses on essential professional skills such as Data Visualization, Media Communication, Research Writing, Professional Writing & Communication, Negotiation, and Interpersonal Dynamics. These ensure holistic development and readiness for diverse policy roles.
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Career Avenues After the MPP
Our program’s combination of academic rigour and on-ground experiences will give you the confidence to assume leadership in any career of your choice. Some of the popular avenues you can choose after your Master’s Program in Public Policy (MPP) include:
Private Sector
This includes business consultants, policy consultants of large corporations, policy analysts, think tanks and private policy implementation organisations. Courses on financial reporting, management, cyber security, etc. focus on these streams.
Public Service
This includes policy making and implementation, government roles, and political candidates, who can leverage subjects like politics, public policy design and analysis, ethics, constitution and law, political campaign management, etc.
Global Affairs
Careers with the Government of India, UN, World Bank, or NGOs like WWF and ICLEI. Diplomacy and international relations form the foundation here.
Non-profit & Social Enterprise
Develop capacity in entrepreneurship with focus on social development. Courses in gender, climate change, negotiation, and ethics help drive greater impact.
Media & Communications
For aspiring media, journalism, and communications professionals focusing on public sector. Learn communication strategy, economics, and policy analysis.
Research & Academia
Pursue teaching or research at Think Tanks and universities. Build expertise in research methods, quantitative analysis, and economics.
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Alumni Speak
Yvonna Steele
Pahle India , Research Associate , 2023–25
My experience at Kautilya was truly transformative. The curriculum broadens horizons while allowing you to build a niche, the faculty and Dean offer unwavering support, and the cohorts reflect India’s diversity. It equips you with the tools, perspective, and strength to create the change you aspire to.
P. Aradhana
Grand Magnum Housing Pvt. Ltd. , Public Policy Specialist , 2023–25
Kautilya gave me the best two years of my life! My cohort is now family, and I remain deeply grateful to my professors, the staff, and our Dean. The institution prepares you for life, molding you into your finest self, driven by your purpose.
Oaishik Bhattacharya
Geospatial World , Associate Director , 2023–25
My KSPP journey was transformative both academically and personally. The faculty helped develop critical thinking and writing skills and imparted life lessons I will cherish forever. The institution shaped my professional skills but also taught me that true success lies in empathy and meaningful impact.
Nandini Diwan
CSBC , Research Associate , 2023–25
Kautilya School of Public Policy opened doors for me I didn’t know existed. The diverse courses and supportive environment helped me uncover my passion and gave me the confidence to pursue it with purpose.
Contact Us
GITAM (Deemed to be) UNIVERSITY Rudraram, Patancheru mandal Hyderabad-502329 Telangana, INDIA.
admissions@kautilya.org.in
Rudraram, Patancheru Mandal
Hyderabad, Telangana 502329