M.A. Public Administration

Curriculum

Internship Opportuinities

There are a lot of different internships that students can apply for. Some of them are in government departments like District Collectorates and Municipal Corporations. You can also find jobs at some of the best policy think tanks, such as the Observer Research Foundation, NITI Aayog, and the Centre for Policy Research. You can get internships with NGOs and development groups like the Azim Premji Foundation, Oxfam India, and the UNDP.Students can also work in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) departments of companies like TATA Trusts and Reliance Foundation. They can also work with universities and research institutions, or do internships with Members of Parliament or PRS Legislative Research.

Placement Opportuinities

Graduates can get government jobs through the UPSC, State PSCs, or direct hiring for administrative positions. You could also be a Policy Analyst or Research Associate in a think tank, a consulting firm, or an international organisation. You can also work for a non-profit organisation or a social sector organisation as a Program Manager or Field Officer. In academia or research, you can be a lecturer, research assistant, or PhD student. There are also jobs in public relations and advocacy at consultancies and policy advisory firms, as well as CSR executives in corporate foundations that work on projects that have a positive effect on society.

Placement Support

Manav Rachna University provides robust placement support through a dedicated Placement Cell that assists students with job opportunities and career planning. Pre-placement training is offered, including mock interviews, aptitude tests, and soft skills workshops to prepare students for recruitment processes. The university maintains strong industry connections, collaborating with top companies, NGOs, and government bodies to facilitate placements. Students receive guidance in resume building and career planning, ensuring they are well-prepared for the job market. Regular internship and placement drives are conducted on campus, attracting recruiters from diverse sectors.

Capstone Project & Research

There are many ways for students to get help. For example, they can get academic advice from faculty mentors and advisors, professional counselling for mental health and personal issues, and career help with things like writing resumes, getting ready for interviews, and finding jobs. Digital libraries and e-books are two ways that students can learn online. They can also use the campus's health and wellness services.

The school also helps with money for school and scholarships. It has an International Relations Cell that helps with internships and projects all over the world. It also has hostels and transport services to make it easier and safer to live and get around.

Student Support Services

People who have finished the program have found work at well-known companies in a wide range of fields, including NGOs, research institutions, and businesses. This tells them how many jobs they can apply for. MRIIRS offers a full range of placement services, including resume writing, career counselling, and preparing for interviews. This makes it more likely that students will be able to find jobs and get ready for their careers.

Placement Statistics

Graduates from the program have secured positions in reputable organizations across multiple sectors, including corporate firms, research institutions, and NGOs, reflecting the diverse career opportunities available. MRIIRS’s comprehensive placement services, which include career counseling, resume workshops, and interview preparation, enhance students’ employability and career readiness.

Global Exposure

The university helps students learn about other cultures by working with schools in the US, UK, Canada, Turkey, Japan, and Malaysia. Students can go to workshops in other countries, study abroad for a semester, or take part in an exchange program. Students can get ready for success in a world that is becoming more connected by going to guest lectures by experts from all over the world, working on research projects with schools in other countries, and having the chance to speak at international conferences.

Industry Exposure

Students gain industry exposure through industrial visits and internships, providing valuable insights into professional practices and challenges.

Innovation & Startups

The Manav Rachna Business Incubator helps students, alumni, and teachers at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions make their creative ideas come to life. The incubator has a lot of design, fabrication, and manufacturing tools that people who want to do research, come up with new ideas, or start their own businesses can use. Angel investors, state governments, economic development coalitions, and other sources of funding can help startups and early-stage companies grow and do well in this ecosystem. Manav Rachna helps new businesses by giving them money, advice, information about the industry, and many chances to meet other people.

Alumni Network

Manav Rachna has a strong alumni network that connects current students and graduates with leaders and innovators in their fields. This makes it even easier for them to get help, work together, and grow professionally.

Jobs that will be open in the future

Graduates can choose from a lot of different career paths, like:

• Government Jobs: Policy Analyst: Create and review public policies for the local, state, or national level. A public affairs expert makes sure that the government and the people can talk to each other.
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Program Manager: Make plans and do projects that help solve social problems.
• Policy Advocate: Work to get the government to change its rules so that they help the organization's goals.
• Research Analyst: Look into policy issues in depth and make suggestions.
• Policy Consultant: Help groups decide what they want to do and how to do it. As a Private Sector Government Relations Manager, you work with both businesses and government agencies to make sure they understand each other.
• Public Relations Manager: Make businesses look good to the public and keep that image up.
• International Organisations Policy Advisor: Help decide on policies that affect everyone in the world.
• Program Coordinator: Make sure that projects that help people all over the world run smoothly. Because they have a lot of career options and a strong support system, students and alumni are ready to come up with new ideas, lead, and do well in any field.

Top Recruiters

• NITI Aayog – India’s policy think tank offering roles in research and planning.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) – Works on global development projects and governance initiatives.
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) – Research and consultancy roles in public policy and administration.
• PRS Legislative Research – Offers roles in policy analysis and legislative research.
• Azim Premji Foundation – Works in education, development, and public policy at grassroots levels.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR) – Think tank providing research roles in governance and policy reform.

Why Pursue ?

You will learn everything you need to know about how the government works and how public policies work with a Master's in Public Policy and Administration. This lets you make changes in the public sector and get things done. The goal of the program is to teach students how to think critically so they can look at policies and make them better for everyone. Sociology, politics, economics, and management are just a few of the many subjects that are covered in the curriculum.

After this program, you could work for the government, a non-profit, a think tank, or do research, to name a few. By doing fieldwork and working on projects that deal with real-life problems, students can help make policies that are better for society and development. This helps them find the information they need. The program also helps people get ready for tests for government jobs, like the UPSC. This is a great option for people who want to make the government and public services better.