The Takshashila Institution introduces the Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy (PGP) for working professionals. This is a 48-week networked course targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of policy, public affairs, governance and leadership, while pursuing their current occupations. Read the brochure to know more about this course, designed for working professionals. Apply by July 1 for the 2016-17 pioneer batch of the Takshashila PGP. Drop an email to pgp at takshashila dot org dot in or a note at http://takshashila.org.in/contact if you wish to take this course.

1. Post-Graduate
Programme
in Public Policy
Gateway to a successful career in public policy

2. A pioneer in modern public policy education in India, the
Takshashila Institution introduces the Post-Graduate
Programme in Public Policy (PGP) for working professionals. It is
targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing
professional sphere of policy, public affairs, governance and
leadership, while pursuing their current occupations.
The PGP brings together policy practitioners and academic
experts from across the world. The programme is academically
rigorous and attuned to the current requirements of industry,
media, social sector and politics.
Over a duration of 48 weeks, the PGP equips participants with
a core set of skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning,
effective communication and public persuasion. Its emphasis
is on how these skills can be applied to formulate and analyse
policies in a variety of settings.
Programme
Overview

3. • Pathway to careers through our partnership
with industry, media, non-profits and public
leaders
• Custom-designed curriculum that blends
academic concepts with practitioners’ insights
• Offered in three different majors - Public
Policy, Public Affairs and Public Leadership
• Students specialise in their chosen career-
oriented domains and skill sets.
Takshashila’s PGP is a 48-week programme
with 3 terms of 14 weeks each. During these
terms students engage in weekly webinars,
online self- and group study.
In addition, students are required to attend 4
contact workshops of 5 days each (spanning
weekends). These intense workshops, where
participants interact with policy practitioners
who have first-hand experience with the
challenges of policy-making, are offered at the
beginning of each trimester and in the final
week of the programme.
PGP Features Programme Structure
The PGP integrates teaching in core subjects
with a choice of three major areas along
with a host of thematic webinars by domain
experts. Students will also choose a domain for
specialisation where they will acquire specialist
skills and expertise.
The coursework will be based on Takshashila’s
Framework Based Learning pedagogy that
connects academic knowledge to real-world
practice.
Page 3 of 16
Common Core
Courses
& Term Paper
Core
Lectures
Capstone
Project/Internship
& Term PaperPolicy
Simulation
Exercise
Workshop Term
week 1
weeks 2-14
week 18
weeks 19-31
week 35
weeks 36-48
Specialisation
Courses, Electives
& Term PaperPolicy
Analysis
Exercise
Thesis
Defence
Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution

4. I Study I Learn I Become
Page 4 of 16
PGP Specialisations
Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution
­­­­­- Analyst in private sector consulting, at think
tanks, and in government.
- Public Policy researcher at a thinktank,
academic institute, PhD candidate
- Policy advocacy roles in politics, for large
foundations, nonprofits and companies
PGP in
Public
Policy
PGP in
Public
Affairs
PGP in
Public
Leadership
- Rigorous understanding of policymaking in the Indian
context and public challenges facing India
- Deep understanding of roles of government and
markets in society
- Strong economic reasoning and analytical thinking
- Qualitative and quantitative methods for policy
analysis
- Effective writing and communication for different
audiences. Data visualisation
- Rigorous understanding of regulatory environment
in India
- Understanding the challenges of the Indian economy
- Effective government engagement
- Strategic media engagement and management
- Unpacking decision making in the public sector
& government
- Effective negotiation skills & risk management
strategies
- Narrative building
- Deep understanding of constitutionalism in India
- Understanding of political processes, institutions
and philosophies
- Effective political mobilisation
- Public persuasion
- Modern electoral campaigning & political dynamics
- Understanding of diplomacy & negotiation
- Public Affairs Head at private companies.
Government and regulatory affairs
- Media Strategist
- Corporate communications professional
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader
- Philanthropy strategist. Management roles
at foundations
- Politician & Leader
- Consultants to politicians and political parties
- Electoral campaign managers
- Government consulting

5. CURRICULUM
INFORMATION

6. TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
Page 6 of 16
CORE: PROCESSES
Constitutional Structure
& Policymaking
CORE: POLITICAL
Politics of Public Policies
Policy Analysis Techniques
CORE: ECONOMIC
Economic Reasoning for
Public Policy – I
Economic Reasoning for
Public Policy – II
CORE: PRACTICE
Writing Effectively
Quantitative Analysis
TERM PAPER
Preparing a Policy Brief
MASTER CLASSES
WORKSHOP
(SIMULATION
EXERCISE)
Democratic processes
in action
· Contemporary Issues in the Indian Economy
2 Electives
WORKSHOP: Policy Analysis Exercise
MASTER CLASSES
· Geoeconomics
· Introdcution to Public Finance
· Political Economy of Reform
· Advanced Quantitative Analysis
TERM PAPER: Preparing a Legislative Brief
· Software of Public Administration
· Effective Public Policy Communication & Strategic Media
Engagement
· Corporate Diplomacy
· Negotiating Effectively
TERM PAPER: Preparing a Corporate Intelligence
Estimate
2 Electives
MASTER CLASSES
CAPSTONE PROJECT OR ATTACHMENT
WORKSHOP: Cost-Benefit Analysis Exercise
CAPSTONE PROJECT OR ATTACHMENT
WORKSHOP: Public Advocacy Management
Exercise
CAPSTONE PROJECT OR ATTACHMENT
WORKSHOP: Election Campaign Management
Exercise
· Political Mobilisation: Theory & Practice
· Politics in Modern India
· Geoeconomics
· Introduction to Public Finance
TERM PAPER: Preparing an Election Manifesto
COMMON
COURSES
PGP IN
PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
PGP IN
PUBLIC
LEADERSHIP
PGP IN
PUBLIC
POLICY

7. Page 5 of 12
THE
TAKSHASHILA
ADVANTAGE

8. Unique Pedagogy
Takshashila’s teaching methodology is
tailored for working professionals who can
continue with their regular jobs through
the course of the programme. Through live
online webinars participants get access to
the best faculty and through the contact
workshops the participants interact with
each other and work on policy simulation
exercises under the guidance of expert
policy professionals.
Networked Model
Our unique network connects to academic
experts, practitioners and experienced
policy professionals regardless of
geographical locations. With fellows,
members and resource persons in North
America, Europe, Asia and India, each
teaching module is offered by one of the
brightest minds on the subject.
Industry Partnerships
Our Industry partners will recruit actively
from PGP students, provide industry-
relevant projects for students to work
on, ensure that the curriculum is directed
towards providing skills and concepts
needed in the industry.
"Strong economic reasoning and
analytical thinking is essential for
a public policy professional. PGP
students will hone their skills during
the programme."
— Dr M Govinda Rao, Member, 14th Finance
Commission; Former Director, National Institute of
Public Finance and Policy
"Qualified public policy professionals
have an important role to play in
terms of strategically engaging
multiple stakeholders and
influencing major decisions."
— Mr Sushant Naik, National Head of Government
Affairs, Tata Motors
Page 8 of 16
"Takshashila intends to create
the right people, with the right
knowledge, connected to the right
networks, in order to transform
India."
— Mr Nitin Pai, Director,
The Takshashila Institution
Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution

9. The faculty
DR M GOVINDA RAO
Member, 14th Finance Commission;
Former Director, National Institute
of Public Finance and Policy
DR PRATAP BHANU MEHTA
President, Centre for Policy Research;
Formerly, Visiting Professor of
Government at Harvard University
DR DEVESH KAPUR
Director, Center for the Advanced Study of
India, University of Pennsylvania
DR C RAJA MOHAN
Director, Carnegie India; Visiting
Research Professor at the Institute
of South Asian Studies, National
University of Singapore
DR SANJAYA BARU
Director for Geo-Economics and
Strategy at the International Institute
of Strategic Studies; Media Advisor to
the Prime Minister of India
(May 2004 -August 2008)
DR SHRUTI RAJAGOPALAN
Assistant Professor, State
University of New York; Fellow,
Classical Liberal Institute at NYU
School of Law
DR RAMKISHEN RAJAN
Professor of International Economic
Policy, George Mason University,
Visiting Professor, Lee Kuan Yew
School of Public Policy
Page 9 of 16
DR RAJEEV GOWDA
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha;
Former Chairperson, Centre for Public
Policy, IIM-Bangalore
Faculty for PGP includes
Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution

10. Programme Partners
Page 10 of 16Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution
Programme partners will recruit actively from the PGP cohort, craft industry-relevant
projects for students, and ensure that the curriculum is tuned to careers in India.

11. admissions
Admissions to the PGP will be on a
rolling-basis. However, because of a
limited number of seats, early applications
will have a higher chance of acceptance.

12. Application Requirements
• Online Application Form
• Personal Statement & Essays
• CV
• Degree certificate (undergraduate
degree in any discipline)
• Two professional references
Fees
The full programme fee for individuals is
Rs 1.5 lakhs.
Financial scholarships are available in limited
numbers for talented individuals. Admissions
are conducted on a rolling basis, and early
applicants will have a significant advantage in
availing scholarships.
Corporates sending more than 3 participants
are eligible for group discounts of 15% and
above.
Alumni of Takshashila’s Graduate Certificate
in Public Policy course qualify for scholarships
subject to their academic performance in the
course.
Eligibility
• Undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Work-experience of at least two years
Page 12 of 16Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution
CLASSES
COMMENCE IN
JANUARY, 2017
APPLY NOW
Interested candidates can apply online at
http://www.takshashila.org.in/ and email
Nidhi Gupta at pgp@takshashila.org.in for any
queries.

13. The Power
of Takshashila
Alumni Network
Takshashila takes pride in its robust alumni network. Our alumni, from different
education programmes, are forging new careers in diverse sectors within public affairs.

14. Alumni employers include
GOVERNMENT
• Prime Minister’s Office
• Office of Piyush Goyal, Minister of
State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable
Energy
• Indian Foreign Services
• Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Office of Shashi Tharoor, Minister of
State for Education
POLITICS/POLITICAL CONSULTING
• Office of Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Gowda
• Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan
• Office of Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar
• Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG)
• Fourth Lion
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
& CONSULTING
• Edelman Public Affairs
• The PRactice
• Genesis Burson Marsteller
• FSG (formerly Deloitte Monitor
Inclusive Markets)
• APCO Worldwide
THINK TANKS
• Centre for Policy Research
• Observer Research Foundation
• The Hindu Centre for Public Policy
• PRS Legislative Research
• Public Affairs Centre
• Centre for Civil Society
• Janaagraha
JOURNALISM
• Mint (Editorial & Data teams)
• The Hindu
• Press Trust of India
• Deccan Herald
• Star TV
• Mid-day Mumbai
NON-PROFITS
& SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
• Arghyam
• Teach for India
• Villgro
• eGovernments Foundation
• Agastya Foundation
Page 14 of 16Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution

15. About The
Takshashila
Institution
Takshashila is a next-generation think
tank and a school of public policy.
We teach public policy
Takshashila aims to build the intellectual
foundations of an India with global interests.
Through our educational programmes, we
have already trained over 500 public policy
professionals thus far.
We tackle policy problems
Our policy research is focussed on providing
high quality advisories and recommendations
on issues of national importance.
We persuade people
Takshashila’s research is public-facing and is
open to all in the form of policy briefs, research
reports, opinion articles, blogs and more.
We bring people together
We engage all sections of the public with fresh
and bold ideas that promote the national
interest and strengthen the Indian republic.
Page 15 of 16Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy | The Takshashila Institution

16. Contact Us
We look forward to welcoming you to be a part of the Takshashila PGP.
For more information visit our website www.takshashila.org.in/
For admission related queries write to us at pgp@takshashila.org.in
/takshashilainstitution @TakshashilaInst