Master of Public Policy and Management is a 2-year program by Kathmandu University.
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Be a Nepali or foreign national with at least three years of work experience and hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum two years) in any field, with at least 45% marks or a CGPA of 2.0 (out of 4);
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Hold a Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 40% marks or a CGPA of 2.0 (out of 4) from a university recognized by Kathmandu University;
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Have six years of work experience and a Bachelor’s degree (minimum two years) in any discipline with at least 40% marks or a CGPA of 2.0 (out of 4).
Foundation Courses (4 Courses: Total 12 credit) |
PPM 501 Introduction to Public Policy |
PPM 502 Political Economy and Legal System of Public Policy |
MAS 561 Statistics for Public Policy |
ECO 561 Economics for Public Policy |
Core Course (12 Courses: Total 36 credit) |
PPM 511 Policymaking in Comparative Perspective |
PPM 512 Ethics and Governance for Public Management |
PPM 513 Socio-cultural and Demographic Dimension of Public Policy |
ACC 561 Government and Public Accounting |
GEM561 Management of Public Institutions |
HRM561 Human Resources Management |
GEM562 Public Leadership and Organization Behavior |
FIN561 Public Finance and Budgeting |
PRJ561 Public Procurement, Policy, and System |
MAS 562 Applied Statistics for Public Policy |
MAS 563 Research and Qualitative Methods for Public Policy |
PPM 514 Evidence based Policy and Planning |
Concentration & Specialization (4 Courses: Total 12 credit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capstone (2 modules) Experiential Learning (Total 6 credit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PPM 721 Practicum or Internship on Public Policy (Non-Credit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PPM 761 Policy-In-Action ( Policy Capstone) (6 Credit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Understand public policy formulation and analysis
Develop leadership skills for public sector governance
Enhance decision-making in policy and management
Apply economic and statistical tools to policy issues
Improve knowledge of public finance and budgeting
Strengthen ethical and accountable governance practices
Build skills in program evaluation and impact assessment
Prepare for roles in government, NGOs, and international agencies
The Master in Public Policy and Management (MPPM) program is designed to equip students with a strong understanding of both the theory and practice of public policy and governance, with a focus on Nepal’s policymaking context. This 2-year course helps students become responsible professionals who can navigate complex policy issues and recommend effective solutions for public and social challenges.
Students will learn how to use various tools and models to analyze the policy process, evaluate different strategies, and suggest improvements.
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
Understand key public policy and governance concepts, especially in the Nepali context;
Gain solid knowledge of research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) for detailed policy analysis;
Analyze complex policy issues, explore options, and effectively communicate recommendations to stakeholders;
Apply strategic leadership and decision-making skills to improve public sector outcomes and overall efficiency.
