Careers after M.A. in Public Policy
May 1, 2024 2024-07-16 18:11Careers after M.A. in Public Policy
Careers
Careers
The online MA Public Policy programme provides working professionals with the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation. This programme enriches their professional development and prepares them for more challenging roles in public and corporate careers. Graduates of the M.A. Public Policy programmes offered by Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths.
With a strong grounding in policy analysis, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation skills, graduates can work in development and public policy organisations, CSR initiatives, academic institutions, think tanks, NGOs, media, and political organizations. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue a PhD, broadly within the field of Development Studies or within one of the more specialized fields of Economics, Political Science or Sociology.
Graduates can acquire the knowledge and skills needed for working as policy analysts and independent consultants for government and nongovernmental organizations. Overall, the programme opens up a wide range of opportunities to serve in the development and policy sectors.
Career Services
O.P. Jindal Global University Office of Career Services (OCS) provides holistic career development support to the JGU student community, from guidance in career exploration to achieving immediate career goals. The OCS creates a collaborative, collegial environment that brings together all university stakeholders in the pursuit of better career stories for JGU students and alumni.
The OCS works on three broad areas: career education, career advising, and employer relations. Career education entails conclaves, workshops, and webinars that enhance students’ understanding of careers and build their employability skills. Hundreds of senior leaders from corporates, law firms, non-profits, startups, and government participate in sessions organized by the OCS every year.
As a JGU alumnus, you will have access to a growing community of young professionals based in India and around the world. In addition to the possibilities within the alumni network, JGU regularly runs programmes to enhance alumni professional prospects and encourage lifelong learning. JGU’s Office of Alumni Relations is committed to bringing together alumni and current students in ways that extend mentorship opportunities, simplify job searches, and bring visibility to the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates.
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