The M.Sc. in Digital Governance and Global Political Economy at O.P. Jindal Global University is a one-year, fully online, interdisciplinary program offered by the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies (I.D.E.A.S.). It positions JGU as a leading site for policy-relevant education at the intersection of digital transformation and political economy.
The program equips students to analyze how data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies are reshaping trade, finance, regulation, and public policy within a rapidly changing global order. Designed as a taught M.Sc., it prepares graduates for high-impact roles in consulting, regulation, and policy analysis.
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| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Global Value Chains, Platforms, and Digital Labour | 4 |
| Digital Finance, FinTech, and Monetary Governance | 4 |
| Regulation, Jurisdiction, and Technology Governance | 4 |
| Digital Democracy, Elections, and the Political Economy of Information | 4 |
| Revision and Self-study Leave (2 weeks) | 4 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Digital Sovereignty, Geopolitics, and Strategic Statecraft | 4 |
| AI Governance, Ethics, and Regulation | 4 |
| Digital Development and Inequality in the Global South | 4 |
| Comparative Digital Governance: US, EU, China, and India | 4 |
| Revision and Self-study Leave (2 weeks) | 4 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elective I: Advanced Topics in Digital Governance * | 4 |
| Elective II: Advanced Topics in Global Political Economy * | 4 |
| Applied Digital Governance Project | 4 |
| Revision and Self-study Leave (2 weeks) | 8 |
| - | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Total | 14 Taught Courses + 1 Project | 64 |
*Elective courses to be offered based on faculty expertise and student demand. Indicative electives include: Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Justice and Digital Rights, Climate Tech and Governance, Cybersecurity Policy, Digital Trade and Data Flows, Platform Regulation and Antitrust, Digital Industrial Policy, and Surveillance and Society.
Eligibility:
Total Tuition Fee: 2,75,000
| Fee | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Amount | INR 25,000 | Upon acceptance of Offer Letter |
| Instalment 1 | INR 1,25,000 | Before Batch Commencement |
| Instalment 2 | INR 1,25,000 | By 15th Jan 2027 |
You will need a government-issued identity proof; international applicants specifically require a passport.
The program uses a high-engagement online format combining recorded lectures with live interactive seminars and practitioner engagements.
Yes, classes are scheduled primarily during evenings and weekends to accommodate professional schedules.
Graduates are prepared for roles in international organizations, government regulatory bodies, think tanks, and technology consulting firms.
Yes, in Term IV, students complete an 8-credit Applied Digital Governance Project, producing outputs like policy briefs or regulatory assessments.
You will gain competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods, digital policy evaluation, and advanced research communication.
