Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management (EPPPM)

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Functional Programmes

About Programme

Public policy is a critical area of contemporary engagement for aspiring leaders and managers of public and private sector firms, international and non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups, and civil society associations. The desired societal goals of equity, inclusion and justice depend on the effectiveness of public policymaking and the efficacy of governance. The formulation, design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of public policies require trained professionals with a well-rounded understanding of the key management issues in multiple domains. Besides public officials, a grounding in public policy will be equally enabling for the professionals working in the private sector in terms of impactful decision-making, regulatory compliance, and improved corporate governance.

Public policymaking is seldom a simple technocratic exercise. The complexity of public policy making necessitates a higher degree of coordination among different stakeholders in the larger context of political management of conflicting interests and aspirational entitlements. It involves contextualized negotiations among contending interest groups. The EPPM is oriented towards imparting a holistic understanding of the political, economic and social context of public policy and everyday governance problems. Employing an interdisciplinary framework, this programme imparts a granular understanding of public policy in its varied dimensions: the local, the national and the global. It incorporates insights from the recent scholarship on street-level bureaucracy and New Public Management.

Programme Content

Public Policy: Theory, Concepts and Methods

Formulation of public policy: Institutions and the policy process

Policy design and policy implementation

Policy evaluation and policy change

Engaging stakeholders – Social Capital, Collective Action and Advocacy Coalitions

Case studies

Quantitative Methods and Operations Management for Public Policy

Understanding the role of Analytics in making decision related to Public Policy

Risk management and decision analysis under uncertainty

Role of Operations Management, Strategy, and Lean principles in Public Policy

Project portfolio management in Public Policy by understanding the technical and behavioural approaches

Economic Determinants of Public Policy

Market Economy and the role of policy: Institutions and their “Failures”

Emerging economies and public policy: industrialization/ modernization

Equity and Efficiency (or welfare and growth)

Public goods and public service delivery

Public policy and individual economic decisions

Sustainable business practices

Public Finance and Public Policy

Financing public policy—Macroeconomic view

Fiscal federalism in India: Finance Commission

Budget and taxing

Financing democratic decentralization

Financing Welfare

Negotiations, Conflict and Leadership

Handling conflicts

Negotiating successfully – basics

Negotiating successfully – Government vs Corporate

Basics of leadership

Leadership for the future

Law and Public Policy

Constitutional basis of public policy

Administrative rulemaking

Constitutional courts and policymaking

Legal Framework for corporate transactions and governance

International policymaking and the global south

The Political and Social context of Public Policy

State, class and public policy

Bureaucracy: Agency and accountability

Access to public resources: Strategies and mobilizations

Populism and patronage

Containing corruption: Empowering the disempowered

Public Policy and Strategy

Strategic Statecraft: Understanding a Strategic State and its purpose, especially in the Indian context

State and Business: Why does private business need the State? A peek into private law/public law distinction

Private vs. Public: State legislative/executive action and the strategic redrawing of private-public-community boundaries

Strategic policymaking: Strategies behind economic policymaking and investment incentive allocation

Public Policy: Empirical Cases and Contemporary Agendas

AI in Policy Design and Analysis

AI in Decision-making

Communication Strategy for Policy Outreach

Public, Private People Partnership

Public Health

Education

Urban Governance: Smart Cities

Migration and Rural Development

Climate Change and Clean Energy

Skill Development

Labour Code

Capstone Project

Alumni Benefits

LDP participants who complete the programme successfully become the Alumni of IIMC Executive Education, which currently has over 35,000 members.

LDP Alumni are given an email-id in the IIM Calcutta domain.

LDP Alumni can register in the IIM Calcutta Alumni portal either with this email-id or with their personal email-ids. The IIM Calcutta Alumni portal is a common platform for Alumni of all programmes of the Institute to interact with each other and stay connected with the Institute.

The Institute shares newsletters, important news and articles about the Institute and its activities, the achievements of the Institute's faculty, staff, students and alumni, upcoming events and programmes etc., on the portal.

Alumni can post their achievements, write about jobs or LIVE project opportunities for other alumni to see.

The IIM Calcutta alumni network can also be accessed on mobile phones through the mobile app.

Executive Education Alumni are entitled to a discount of 5% on the programme fee if they opt to do another LDP.

By using the different features of the IIM Calcutta portal, alumni across programmes can engage with each other in many meaningful ways. It is up to the alumni themselves to leverage the platform

Pedagogy

Each course will be taught with the help of case studies, live corporate examples and general discussions. In order to provide greater industry insights, practitioners might be invited to share their experiences.

Programme Audience

Mid-career and senior-level professionals with at least three years of experience will find this programme interesting and stimulating. The programme is specifically targeted towards professionals from the segments mentioned below:

All India Civil Services

State Government Officials

Public Sector Officials

Faculty members of State Administrative Training Institutes.

Multilateral agencies (UN, World Bank, ADB etc)

Embassy personnel

Non-Government Organizations (Indian and International)

Foundations and Think Tanks

Entrepreneurs

Consulting firms

Senior Industry Executives

Professionals from the development/policy sector.

Professionals from foundations, think tanks, and consulting firms.

Professionals, policy analysts, advisors, managers, strategists, and planners working for state/central government, corporations, NGOs, etc.

Media professionals with interest in public affairs.

Professionals from other fields may also find the content very relevant to their area of work.

Graduates (10+2+3)/Diploma (10+2+3)/post-graduate or equivalent from an AICTE or UGC recognized University in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Minimum 3+ years of managerial/entrepreneurial/professional experience after graduation as on the Programme Start Date, i.e., Technical Orientation Date

Candidates should be working when filling out the application form. In case of non-working candidates interested in enrolling, they can submit their application; however, the selection will remain at the discretion of the Programme Directors only.

Testimonials

"Participating in the public policy management program at IIM Calcutta via the Emeritus platform has truly been a game-changer for me. As an entrepreneur deeply involved in education and mentorship, the insights gained from this programme have been invaluable. To quote directly from my experience, The programme has broadened my understanding of how policy shapes the business landscape. It has equipped me with the tools to navigate regulatory frameworks effectively, ensuring our initiatives align with broader societal goals."

Umesh Rathod

Founder - Lean Campus Startups

"One of the most valuable aspects of this programme is the opportunity to network and collaborate with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds. Take advantage of this opportunity to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and learn from each other's experiences. Your peers can serve as a valuable source of support, inspiration, and mentorship throughout your journey. So, don't hesitate to reach out, engage in discussions, and leverage the power of collective wisdom to enhance your learning and maximize your impact."

Dipti Panda

Batch: 3

"Being a part of the pilot batch of the Executive Programme in Public Policy Management (EPPPM) at India's premier business school, IIM Calcutta, has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the outset, it was evident that this programme was designed to push boundaries and cultivate forward-thinking leaders in the field of public policy. One of the most rewarding aspects of this programme was the opportunity to collaborate and network with fellow professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries. The vibrant exchange of ideas, perspectives, and experiences not only broadened my horizons but also inspired me to think critically and creatively about pressing policy issues facing our society today. As a proud participant of the inaugural batch, I wholeheartedly recommend this programme to anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact in the realm of public policy."

Basabi Sikidar

Director and Co- Founder - InnoCresta Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

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Batch: 3

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Manager- Communications - The Tobacco Institute of India

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

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