About BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making


Politics is an emerging domain across the globe which calls for an active participation of the citizens. With the enhanced thrust on maximizing governance and changing paradigm of transparency and openness in administration. As a way of shaping and developing the much needed resource persons in the field of policy and governance, the Faculty of Arts offers this  four-year undergraduate full-time Bacherlors of Arts in Leadership, Governance and Policy Making program designed to impart within the students multi-disciplinary learning of leadership qualities, governance styles and policy-making skills. The program has an in-depth curriculum that covers core areas like Indian History and Culture, Political Theory and Thought, Indian Constitution, Public Administration, skill-based areas like e-Governance, Project Management, and Data Analytics, upcoming areas like National Security, Foreign Policy, etc. The program is taken under the instruction of highly trained faculties and experts who provide the students with the most enriching learning experience to the scope of leadership and governance. The curriculum of this BA program has been crafted keeping in mind the contempory and real time trends within the social, economnic and political spheres of India and around the globe.

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BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy MakingProgram Outcomes


Why Study BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making

As an academic discipline, this field is one of the world's most prolific and emerging careers due to its multidisciplinary nature. The outcome of this program focuses training students in regards to the inner workings of this sector. Developing within them a far-sighted vision of an ethical, spirited and committed leadership from all sections of the society. It emphasises on imparting academic training to students on ‘Leadership, Governance and Policy Making’
Civil Services

Civil Services

The course can ensure comprehensive preparation for aspirants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Apart from this, the students can also prepare themselves for State Civil Services Examinations and other Competitive Exams.

Governmental and Entrepreneurial Ventures

The multi-disciplinary nature of the course allows students to establish themselves as expert in entrepreneurial initiatives and work as policy associates with governmental institutions.

Governmental and Entrepreneurial Ventures
Higher Education and Research

Higher Education and Research

Students can pursue excellence in the domain through academic degrees in areas like Public Policy, Disaster Management etc. and can work as subject matter experts like Research Associates in eminent institutes.

Political campaign and election management

The course intends to impart the knowledge of leadership to the students which not only would create sound academia but also an in-depth understanding of political settings.

Political campaign and election management
International Organizations (United Nations, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, ILO, UNDP)

International Organizations (United Nations, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, ILO, UNDP)

With the diverse skills acquired, there are career prospects in International Organizations for posts like policy analysts, associates, or consultants which would give the students an opportunity to work around the globe.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in any stream (Science/ Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making feesFees


BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making

₹ 45,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Basic elements of Indian history and culture.

Indian Political Theory and Thought - I

Studies on Indian Constitution

Public Administration in India – II

Indian Democracy: Parliamentary Structures and Procedures in India

Local Governance and democracy in India

Public Administration in India - I

Electoral System in India

Indian Judiciary: Structure and functioning

Dissertation

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Indian Political Theory and Thought- II

Indian Government and Politics

Leadership Theories and Practices

Emerging Trends in International Affairs: International law and human rights

Public Policy Planning and Management

Leadership Skills and Personality Development

Human rights and vulnerable groups

Indian Foreign Policy and National Security

International Relations: Concepts, Theories and Practical Applications

Dissertation

Semester 5

Semester 6

Corporate Governance

Voluntary and Third Sector Management

International Organizations and Global Governance

Rural Development: Policy, Planning, Program and Administration

Social and Economic Welfare Administration in India

Public Personnel Administration and Human Resource Management

Public Finance Management

Strategic Management

Human Rights Movements in India

Organizational Behaviour and Organizational Effectiveness

 

Semester 7

Semester 8

Urban Infrastructure Planning

Internship on but not limited to the following areas:

Data Analytics

I. Constituencies

Project Management

II. Issue-based

ICT and e-Governance

III. NGOs

Dissertation

IV. Media houses

 

V. International Organizations

 

VI. Parliament

 

VII. Legislative Assemblies

 

VIII. Political strategy making organizations.

BA in Leadership, Governance and Public Policy Making Curriculum Practical Resources


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Language Laboratory

The faculty of arts focuses in the overall development and one of the major skills required in this field is the ability of students to adapt to various social dynamics of the students

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Computer Lab

The computer lab provides students hands-on experience in various software with high-speed internet access. Students get aware of the basics of computer which

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