Courses Offered
| Year | Semester | Courses* Offered |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Semester 2 | 1. Fundamentals of Public Policy 2. Data for Public Policy |
| 2nd Year | Semester 3 | 3. Economics for Public Policy 4. Public Economic Policy and Communication for Managers |
| Semester 4 | 5. Policy, Business & the Public Interest 6. Gender and Governance | |
| 3rd Year | Semester 5 | 7. An Introduction to Foreign Policy |
| Semester 6 | 8. Principles and Practice of Environmental Policy |
Note: All courses carry 3 credits. Students enrolled through the Open Elective (OE) pathway will earn the credits only for the course(s) they successfully complete. The order of courses is subject to change.
Our Faculty
Taught by accomplished faculty and practitioners, the courses emphasize an inter-disciplinary approach that equips students with theoretical, empirical and decision making skills, preparing them for careers in applied public policy and higher studies.
Program Details
Subject to seat availability, Engineering and B.Com students of the Hyderabad campus may enrol in courses from the Minor in Public Policy offered by the Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP) under the Open Elective category. From the third to the sixth semester, students may choose one course from the KSPP Minor in each semester and earn the corresponding course credits upon successful completion.
Over the course of their undergraduate studies, students complete a series of eight three-credit courses spread across the second to the sixth semester. These courses offer an interdisciplinary learning experience that bridges academic frameworks with real-world applications.
Students looking to bridge technical education with social impact can opt for select courses from the Minor in Public Policy as Open Electives. Engineering students can take one Public Policy course per semester and will earn the respective course credits upon completion, seamlessly integrating policy studies into their engineering curriculum.
| Semester | Courses Offered | Credits per Course | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Semester 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Semester 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Semester 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Credits | 24 | ||
Note: Students enrolled through the Open Elective pathway will earn the respective course credits upon successful completion of the course.
- Fundamentals of Public Policy
- Data for Public Policy
- Economics for Public Policy
- Public Economic Policy and Communication for Managers
- Policy, Business & the Public Interest
- Gender and Governance
- An Introduction to Foreign Policy
- Principles and Practice of Environmental Policy
Program Enquiries
Gayatri Kezhepat
Program Manager (Minor)
Kautilya School of Public Policy
Hyderabad, 502329
Rudraram, Patancheru Mandal
Hyderabad, Telangana 502329