Course offered by Rudra Education

Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Administration and Public Policy is a one-year specialized online course for graduates, working professionals, teachers, and civil service aspirants wanting to learn the conceptual frameworks and practices of public administration and policy-making in contemporary governance. Fully online, this program provides learners with a sound theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of how policies are formulated, applied, and assessed in public institutions.

The program covers crucial topics like administrative theory, mechanisms of governance, policy-making, bureaucratic organization, regulatory functions, and institutional responsibility. It is particularly ideal for candidates who wish to contribute to the public sector, policy think tanks, NGOs, or governmental consultancy.

Whether your goal is to pursue a career in administration, work in policy analysis, or prepare for competitive exams such as UPSC, this diploma provides the analytical tools, policy frameworks, and administrative strategies required to engage with public systems in a meaningful way.

Key Programme Features

A one-year fully online postgraduate diploma focusing on the principles and practice of public administration and policy-making.

Core subjects include:

• Introduction to Public Administration and Governance
• Administrative Theories and Practice
• Indian Constitution and Administrative Organisation
• Policy-Making: Structures and Processes
• Public Finance and Budget
• Governance Reforms and Institutional Accountability
• Regulatory Agencies and Administrative Ethics
• Research Methodology and Policy Appraisal
• Written specifically for remote students, professionals, and graduates, with an accessible and flexible online learning system.
• Combines interactive pedagogy using real-life case studies, policy analysis, virtual simulations, group discussions, and written tests.
• Includes recorded lectures, expert sessions, selected readings, and continuous mentorship by faculty with governance and policy backgrounds.
• Available for students from any field of study, especially those interested in political science, public administration, law, development studies, or sociology.

Programme Features

Structured over two semesters for sequential and comprehensive learning in public policy and administrative studies.

The programme assists students in:

• Comprehending the organization and operation of public institutions
• Analyze public policies with practical frameworks and tools
• Assess administrative systems and reforms in governance
• Exercise ethical and effective leadership in administrative capacities
• Participate in public policy debates and policy writing

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this diploma may pursue the following career opportunities:

• Public Administration Officer (junior positions)
• Policy Analyst or Research Associate
• Governance and Development Consultant
• Public Sector Project Coordinator
• Civil Society/NGO Programme Officer
• Civil Services Aspirant (with preliminary training in polity and administration)
• It also provides a solid basis for higher study in Public Policy, Political Science, Governance, Law, or Development Practice at postgraduate level.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Maintain a Bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Possess a proven interest in governance, public administration, or policy-related disciplines.
• Final-year undergraduate students can apply provisionally as per institutional norms.