HSNC University, Mumbai introduces the two-year master's in Public Policy (MPP) programme in recognition of the expanding role of public policy in shaping contemporary governance, alongside the growing demand for skilled professionals in an increasingly complex global environment. In a world of climate uncertainties, public health challenges, technological disruptions and social inequalities, there is a pressing need for professionals who can engage with policy through analytical, interdisciplinary, context specific and evidence-based approaches. With a strong focus on governance, corporate sustainability, and technology the programme prepares students for influential careers across government, industry, think tanks, development agencies and international organisations.

Situated in Mumbai, a key hub of governance, finance, and civil society, HSNC University is uniquely positioned to engage with evolving policy ecosystems and institutional networks. The MPP programme reflects the University's commitment to aligning academic innovation with real-world policy needs, and to developing professionals capable of contributing to policy design, implementation, and evaluation across sectors. Designed for ambitious future leaders, the programme combines academic excellence with experiential learning and practical policy engagement.

The Master's in Public Policy programme at HSNC University, Mumbai is designed as an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented programme that responds to the changing nature of governance and policy-making. It seeks to develop the capacity to engage with policy as both an analytical and applied field, grounded in institutional contexts.

The programme prepares professionals to work across government, corporate and CSR frameworks, research organisations, and international institutions. By integrating perspectives from economics, law, and social sciences, it focuses on how policy is designed, implemented, and evaluated within complex governance systems. The emphasis is on developing informed and context-sensitive approaches to policy engagement in real-world settings.

The programme is designed to:

1. Develop a strong foundation in public policy, governance, and institutional processes.
2. Equip students with the ability to analyse and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data for policy use.
3. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the policy cycle, including design, formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Build the capacity to engage with real-time and sector-specific policy challenges.
5. Foster an interdisciplinary understanding of the relationship between public policy, law, and research.
6. Strengthen competencies in stakeholder engagement, communication, and policy writing.
7. Encourage ethical, evidence-based, and context-sensitive approaches to policy analysis and decision-making.

On completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply public policy frameworks to analyse and respond to sector-specific challenges across government, consulting, development, and corporate contexts.
2. Generate evidence-based policy recommendations using quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
3. Contribute to different stages of the policy cycle, including policy design, implementation, and programme evaluation.
4. Develop and present professional policy documents, including policy briefs, analytical reports, and strategy notes.
5. Work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organisations, and private sector institutions.
6. Navigate the interface between policy, economics, law, and regulatory systems in applied settings.
7. Engage with real-world policy problems through research, fieldwork, and project-based assignments aligned with institutional and industry needs.

The Master's in Public Policy programme prepares graduates for professional roles across sectors where policy analysis, programme design, and institutional engagement are central.

Graduates are equipped to pursue opportunities in:

1. Government and Public Sector Institutions – policy analysis, programme implementation, and governance support roles.
2. Policy Consulting and Advisory Firms – research, regulatory analysis, and strategy development.
3. Corporate and CSR Divisions – policy interface, sustainability initiatives, and social impact strategy.
4. Research Organisations and Think Tanks – applied research, policy evaluation, and knowledge production.
5. National and International Development Agencies – programme management, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advisory.

At its core, the programme prepares graduates to engage with policy as both analysis and practice, within the constraints and complexities of real-world institutions.

1. Observer Researcher Foundation
2. Niti Ayog, New Delhi
3. Government Ministries
4. CEHAT, Mumbai
5. IMPRI, New Delhi