IIM Kozhikode - Post Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Mangement (EPGCPPM)

At IIM Kozhikode, we envisage the need for talented policymakers who will help India become a global powerhouse of economic and democratic development. Through robust academic initiatives, IIM Kozhikode aims to address the many complex challenges of policy innovation, including governance for public service delivery, improved relationships between government and industry, research vacuums, need for policy teaching and consultancy, and dynamic social reforms. IIM Kozhikode is involved in shaping the understanding of India’s key public policy needs, with a specific focus on poverty alleviation, sustainability, education, health, socio-economic development, and emerging models of shared governance.IIM Kozhikode’s Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Management (EPGCPPM) is a dynamic programme aimed at providing learners with conceptual, technical, and analytical skills in public policymaking, and enable them to conceptualise and implement relevant solutions to India’s policy and governance challenges. The IIM K certificate course offers a unique integration of management concepts, tools, and techniques focusing on public policy formulation, analysis, and implementation. Academically rigorous and in sync with the current requirements of the global policy landscape, the programme equips participants with a core set of skills in policy evaluation, quantitative reasoning, and effective communication.

• Meticulously designed for working professionals
• 225 hours of live online and on-campus learning
• Experiential pedagogy comprising case studies, simulations, peer learning, and capstone project
• Interdisciplinary and data-driven approach to policy making
• Research and evidence-based approach to policy design
• IIM Kozhikode Alumni Status
• Rich networking and peer-learning opportunities

On successful completion of the EPGCPPM programme, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of foundational and in-depth issues in the field of public policy.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of research principles relevant to policy making.
• Analyse technical or institutional policy problems from multiple socio-economic and political perspectives.
• Manage policy-related functions in government, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Understand policy cycles and the challenges that arise in policy development.
• Adopt a dynamic and multi-faceted approach to conceptualising, developing, implementing, monitoring, and communicating public policies.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Develop quantitative competencies regarding agenda setting, policy formulation, and policy evaluation.

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
• 3 years of managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience after graduation as on the deadline of submitting the application online

Participants will be selected based on profile evaluation and personal interview

The programme content comprises the following modules.

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Encompasses global policy paradigms, focussing on environmental and sustainability issues. It also includes a module describing leadership-related challenges in public policymaking.

• Public Policy Issues in a Globalised World
• Leadership and Ethics for Public Policy Makers
• Environmental Governance and Sustainability

Sample Certificate

Fee Particulars	Amount (in )
Application Fee	2,000
Programme Fee	2000
Total Fee	3,50 ,000+GST
NOTE: *GST @18% will be applicable. *All fees are payable directly to IIM Kozhikode.
No. of Installments - Total amount to be paid in 4 installments.
Instalment No.	Amount (in )
Instalment I	20.000
Instalment II	67.500
Instalment III	87,500
Instalment IV	87.500
Timeline and Dates
Application closure date	01-Jan-1970

• The pedagogy followed for the programme will be a judicious blend of lectures, real-life case studies, quizzes, assignments, etc.
• The teaching approach will be highly interactive taking advantage of the technological benefits.
• Quality interactions with experienced executives and peer group learning experience.