IIM Calcutta and Emeritus Announce Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management; Set to Contemporise Policy-Making Through Scientific Approach

Business Wire India
In today's rapidly evolving world, powerful policies are the key drivers of strong economies. To shape India's future and contribute to nation-building, professionals need a modern and interdisciplinary approach to policy-making, moving away from traditional methods. Recognizing this critical need, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), a renowned business school ranking 3^rd in the Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2021 rankings, along with Emeritus, a global pioneer in offering accessible and affordable high-quality education to individuals and organisations, proudly announce the launch of their transformative IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management.

Designed as a high-impact, 12-month programme, IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management is designed for a range of professionals from governments, NGOs and academia, to corporate and public affairs to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary public policy and implement transformative policies. The programme, designed by the esteemed faculty at IIM Calcutta, is not only for public officials but also for private-sector professionals looking to influence decision-making, regulatory compliance, and increased corporate governance. It caters to professionals from various sectors who share a common objective of driving nation-building. It caters to individuals seeking to shape and implement transformative policies through a modern, multi-disciplinary approach, including government and NGO officials, academics, research professionals, corporate executives, and media strategists.

The program's unique curriculum blends public policy management, strategy, innovation, and contemporary agendas, adopting a scientific and research-based approach to policy-making at the local, national, and global levels. It equips participants with holistic management skills essential for effective policy implementation in today's dynamic world.

According to a 2021 McKinsey and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) report, India has the potential to create a 1 trillion digital economy, but this growth may be hindered by "ineffective policies." The IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management addresses this challenge by providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of modern public policy, enabling them to envision, plan, execute, and evaluate innovative policies across various sectors, promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Key learning outcomes include developing a strong foundational understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of policy-making, fostering innovative thinking through exposure to best practices and scientific approaches, and embracing a multi-disciplinary perspective by considering economic, social, political, legal, and cultural contexts in policy-making. The programme also nurtures adaptive thinking by incorporating contemporary ideas such as strategic policy-making and technology in governance, fostering a dynamic understanding of policy formulation and execution.

The high-impact programme will take place via live online sessions with IIM Calcutta faculty, as well as in-campus sessions at the sprawling IIM Calcutta campus to enable networking and enhanced learning. The programme was designed meticulously featuring real-world applications, peer discussions, case studies, hands-on simulations, in-class lectures from top IIM Calcutta faculty and insights from industry experts. The comprehensive and multi-disciplinary curriculum encompasses subjects such as policy appraisal and evaluation, public finance, law and public policy, social and ethical aspects of public policy, among others.

Commenting on the launch of the programme, Mr. Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Emeritus, said, “The IIM Calcutta’s Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management is a significant milestone in empowering the nation through impactful policy-making. This unparalleled programme will bring together of professionals from across diverse backgrounds with a collective vision to contribute to nation-building through powerful policies. The programme takes a contemporary and scientific approach to policy-making, in a way that makes its outcomes manifold. Through Emeritus’s collaboration with a leading institution such as IIM Calcutta, we are proud to bring this world-class programme to the professionals across the country and drive high impact through the distinguished professors who will be the programme faculty.”

The programme is set to begin on June 30, 2023, and has a fee of INR 3,07,500 + taxes. Upon completion of the programme, participants have the opportunity to receive the prestigious IIM Calcutta Executive Alumni Status. Any graduate/diploma holder with a minimum of 3 years of work experience can apply for the programme. Interested professionals can visit the programme page to apply. 

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