ssu admission brochure (2015-17) ma in good governance and public policy

Master of Arts in Good Governance & Public Policy

Sri Sri University

Welcome to Sri Sri University, Faculty of Good Governance (SSU-FGG)

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is quoted saying ‘There is a need to spiritualize politics, socialize business and secularize religion to make this world a better place to live’. The Faculty of Good Governance at SSU took shape with this strong conviction.

SSU-FGG intends to create ethical professionals who will be the future political leaders, CSR managers in corporate, NGO leaders, administrators, public relation managers and visionary policy think tank of the world. Good Governance has wider connotations in the present world order. A sound public policy is required for progress and development of any country and can only emanate from experts who have researched in that field. Due to the complex nature of world order and technological developments, elected representatives in democracies depend heavily on public policy technocrats, who solve the problem not only with impartiality but with a scientific temper.

We believe that Sri Sri University-Faculty of Good Governance is emerging as a vibrant citadel of learning, where students across the world would engage in researching pressing policy issues of the time, learn the nuances of real policy making, and come up with solutions for the well-being of the planet. In the course of two years, the graduates will acquire required career skills and competencies. The graduates will be much sought after not only by the government and public institutions but also by the private sector, civil society organizations, policy research institutions, think tanks and media.

We have great pleasure in inviting students to join us in this unique and adventurous journey to become governance and public policy professionals. Let us be prepared to face the challenges of the world.

An exciting career is waiting for you!

Dr. Pratima Sarangi HOD Ph.D and M.Phil (Pub. Admn. Utkal University); M.A. (Public. Admin., (Pol. Sc.), Utkal University)

Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty Faculty Champion & Assistant Professor Ph.D, Utkal University; M.A. (Public Admin.), Utkal University; M.Sc (Physics), NIT, Rourkela

Introduction The Faculty of Good Governance at Sri Sri University offers a two-year Master of Arts Program in Good Governance and Public Policy. The program aims to create ethical and effective leaders in politics, administration, corporate and in the development sectors. The program trains students in quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, offers exposure to the real world policymaking process, and enhances leadership skills. The program guides students to engage with developmental problems, defend democratic values, and propose optimal solutions with limited resources. The program has been designed to equip future policymakers and public leaders with competence to perform effectively in challenging environments for good governance.

Faculty Mission and VisionVision: To create political, social and corporate and educational leaders to influence socially sensitive public policy and sustain good governance of institutions in all geographies by adapting universal best practices with test of transparency and maximum common goal.

Mission: To be the centre of excellence of choice for best in class public policy and enduring practice of good governance.Schools:• Centre for Political Governance • Centre for Civil Society and NGO engagement• Centre for Local Self-Government (Panchayatiraj)• Centre for Corporate Governance• Centre for Edu-governance

MA in GOOD GOVERNANCEand PUBLIC POLICY

“ “Governance is an art that requires a plethora of skills. One needs to have the right observation, right perception and right expression to be an able administrator. It requires the right balance of sensibility and sensitivity. One needs a sound analytical mind to make judgments and also the ability to connect with people of all backgrounds. There is a dire need for systems of efficient governance today. This faculty at our university is the first of its kind in the country and has been envisioned to address this need. I am sure that it will go a long way in building a better India. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The Masters degree will focus on equipping students with tools for analysis and development of public policy not only through classroom interaction, but also through a ‘hands on’ approach where we will facilitate summer engagement program/project with governmental, non-governmental, and civil society organizations working in the areas of public policy focusing on good governance.

Students will be assessed on a continual basis, throughout the semester, on their performance in the final examination, six Governance and Policy Labs (GAP) and the dissertation.

PROGRAM

Program Duration Eligibility

Master of Arts in Good Governance and Public Policy

2 years• Bachelor’s degree in any stream with min 50% marks.• All candidates will have to undergo Personal Interview (PI)

and Written Ability Test (WAT) for selection.

Course Course Title Credit

Semester IMGPC101 An Introduction to Public Policy and Practice 4.0

MGPC102 Fundamentals of Public Administration 4.0

MGPC103 India: Democracy and Development - I 4.0

MGPC104 Civil Society: Social movements, NGOs, Voluntary action 4.0

MGPC105 India and Global Governance 4.0

MGPC106 Quantitative Techniques in Good Governance 4.0

MGPL101 G-Choupal Lab 2.0

MGPL102 Policy Analysis Lab 2.0

MGPL103 360 Degree Interview Lab 2.0

MGPL104 Job Shadowing Lab 2.0

MGPL105 Field Visit Lab 2.0

MGPL106 Moot Parliament Lab 2.0

Total 36


Semester IIMGPC201 Financial Management for Policy Making 4.0

MGPC202 Economic Analysis of Public Policy 4.0

MGPC203 India: Democracy and Development - II 4.0

MGPC 204 Public Sector Organisational Behaviour (PSOB) 4.0

MGPC205 Law and Public Policy 4.0

MGPC206 Political Communication 4.0



MGPL203 360 Degree Interview Lab / Projects Lab 2.0




Total 36

“ “If you are looking for good governance, be good citizens. Do your duty first. Come on time to work, do your job meticulously, don’t take bribes for your services, do your best to be efficient and to see that your institution works properly. Institutions have to be made perfect.

Mr B. K. Patnaik, IAS (Ret’d) Member, Odisha Human Rights Commission and Former Chief Secretary, Odisha


Semester IIIMGPS301 Summer Engagement Program/Project 4.0

MGPC302 HRM & Good Governance 4.0

ELECTIVES

MGPE301 Elective - I 4.0

MGPE302 Elective - II 4.0

MGPE303 Elective - III 4.0







Total 32


Semester IVELECTIVES

MGPE401 Elective - IV 4.0

MGPE402 Elective - V 4.0

MGPE403 Elective - VI 4.0

MGPS404 Project Dissertation / Thesis 4.0







Total 28

TOTAL CREDIT (1st Year MGP) 72 TOTAL CREDIT (2nd Year MGP) 60

GRAND TOTAL CREDIT (MGP) - 132

Policy Action/Research Lab The program includes different Governance and Policy Labs (GAP)• G-Choupal: The G-Choupal will focus on governance problems in the sectors of education, health, rural development,

social exclusion (Tribal, Dalit and Minorities), women empowerment, environment and national security.• Policy Analysis Lab: The Policy Analysis Lab will feature bills and acts that are being debated in the Parliament and

bills that can be drafted for policies in the fields of education, health, insurance, Intellectual Property Rights and analysis of policy by resource persons in the concerned field.

• 360 Degree Interviews: Students will interview six principal policy stakeholders: legislature, executive, judiciary, media, police and the civil society. This will give insight into their roles, functions and policy relevance.

• Field Visit: The theme and sites of field work will be decided/chosen depending on the requirement of the subject, the interest of the students and permissions from respective authorities. The areas covered may include media coverage, NGOs, CSR activities, law and order situations, gram sabha meetings, election rallies, attending sessions in legislative assemblies/Parliament, attending public hearing and grievance redressals.

• Job Shadowing: Students are expected to act like a prominent leader from any field and follow that leader’s work, style and contribution for a month.

• Moot Parliament: The Moot Parliament will familiarize students with the language and proceedings of the parliamentary procedures.

• Projects Lab: Students have the first hand information to resolve any governance challenges or developmental issues in the field with the help of policy makers and bureaucrats. They gain the experience to work with the Government as an intern or a facilitator.

Grading and EvaluationSri Sri University follows a grade evaluation system as prescribed by UGC under the choice-based credit system. The evaluation process at the university is both flexible and rigorous, conducted through a series of tests, surprise quizzes, individual and group assignments, case study presentations, live project presentations, and other assessments.Grading for each course will be based on the following criteria:

PEDAGOGYThe Master of Arts Program in Good Governance & Public Policy is targeted towards individuals who wish to learn more about governance in public as well as corporate fields to create value addition for the society. The Masters Program will facilitate valuable teaching, case analysis, corporate exposure, live experience-sharing, and presentations that require enhancing knowledge in public policy, establishing leadership qualities in the student. Taught by both full-time and part-time professors and practitioners, the program will enrich students with practical knowledge, case-based lessons, and collaborative learning models. This will also train students to analyze, decide, and lead in private, public, and non-profit sectors.

• Lab Participation• Dissertation

• Internal and Final tests during each semester• Individual and Group Assignments• Case Analysis / Presentation

Sri Sri University - Faculty of Good Governance and Public Policy takes pride in having some of the most talented and dedicated academicians from the best institutions and leading professionals from the corporate world, with rich experience in governance. The university is also encouraging international faculty to contribute to the vision of Sri Sri to build a strong and competent academic team. The university follows global standards of student-teacher ratio to facilitate an environment where students are continuously guided and mentored by the teachers. In case of dissertation, feedback from the external guide will also contribute to the final grade.

Dr. Pratima Sarangi HOD Ph.D and M.Phil (Public Admin., Utkal University); M.A. (Public. Admin., (Pol. Sc.), Utkal University)

Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty, Faculty Champion & Assistant Professor Ph.D, Utkal University; M.A. (Public Administration), Utkal University; M.Sc (Physics), NIT, Rourkela

Satyajit Mohanty IPS, ADGP, Govt of Odisha

B.K. Patnaik Ex-Chief Secy, Govt of Odisha

Dr. Sunil Dhal Associate Professor Research Methods and QT Ph.D, Utkal University; MBA Pondicherry University; M.Tech, Utkal University; PGDSC and A, M.Sc (Mathematics) Utkal University

Dr. Jyotirmayee Acharya Associate Professor Ph.D, NTNU, Norway; M.Phil, Utkal University; M.Sc AIT, Bangkok, Civil Society and NGOs

Virat Chirania Assistant Professor Masters in Management (Project Management), Syracuse University, USA

Vijaya Batth Assistant Professor Ph.D (ongoing), Centurion University, FCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ACS, LLB

Maheish Girri MP (East Delhi)

Niten Chandra IAS, Principal Secy, Govt of Odisha

Kamala Kanta Dash, Assistant Professor Ph.D (Ongoing) at Monash University; M.Phil School of International Studies, JNU; M.A. (Political Science and World Affairs) Ravenshaw University

FACULTY

GUEST FACULTY

“ “I believe Sri Sri University enables a learning atmosphere that develops visionary thinking to lead socio-political change, towards professional competency and impact on policy and development to solve the challenges faced by society. There is a newfound expectation that thought leaders can better serve various stakeholders to provide leadership for social reconstruction in the developing world in particular. Governance students must engage in critical thinking and sustain dialogues around conceptual creativity, reasoned reflexivity and contextual awareness. Dr. Jyotirmayee Acharya

SSU Edge• Policy Action/ Research Lab: It seeks to engage in exploratory and experimental studies of policy options. It is a

space where scholars, citizens, policy makers and activists will participate to discuss and conceptualize small size experimental projects which will elaborate on better policy interventions.

• Dissertation: The Dissertation process has been designed to offer students an exposure to the world of policy research and writing.

• Principles of the Art of Living: The ethics and values propounded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, humanitarian and spiritual leader and founder, The Art of Living, are ingrained into student life. Students are provided the tools and techniques to effectively handle stressful situations, people, and environments to influence a positive change.

• Oath of Ethics: Students are administered the oath of ethics designed by the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB). The oath inspires and binds them to be personally responsible for the consequences of their professional actions and decisions.

Career Options• Work as CSR managers in the corporate sector.• Participate in electoral politics as leaders or managers. • Promote or manage civil societies or NGOs.• Aspire to become civil servants, make a career as public relations managers.• Choose to be part of the policy think tank in governments, nationally and internationally.

Good governance is largely perceived as a political and economical order which includes representation, participation, and audit, an effective civil society, superiority of law, de-centralized clean/transparent administration and liability to render account, quality and ethics, rules and limits, alternative representation methods in accordance with competition and market economy and finally consistency with the digital revolution (the new basic technological developments in the management of the state).

Mr Satyajit Mohanty IPS, Additional DG Police (Head Quarters)

Infrastructure Sri Sri University is sprawled across a 185-acre campus, located on the banks of a tributary of the Mahanadi, between Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack in Odisha. The wi-fi enabled campus houses the Admin Block, Academic Block, Computer Lab, Library, Seminar Halls, Practice Halls, Hostels, Vidya (skill training centre) and Cafeteria. The university offers sports facilities including a gym and a basketball court.

Admission ProcedureSTEP 1: The Prospectus and the Application Form are available:

• Online: Candidates can fill the online application form with an online payment of Rs. 500/- by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking.

• Via download from the website: Candidates may also download the application form from the Sri Sri University website (www.srisriuniversity.edu.in) and submit the duly filled in application along with a DD of Rs. 500/- in favour of Sri Sri University, payable at Cuttack to the Admission Office, Sri Sri University, Sri Sri Vihar, Ward No-3, Bidyadharpur, Arilo, Cuttack-754006.

• At the ICICI Bank counter in the Sri Sri University campus, against cash or DD of Rs. 500/- in favour of Sri Sri University, payable at Cuttack, on all working days between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. from November 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015.

Note: Candidates are required to fill the application form in their own handwriting. Incomplete forms, applications not bearing the signature are likely to be rejected.

STEP 2: Shortlisted applicants will be intimated about the WAT (Written Ability Test) and Personal Interview round via e-mail.

STEP 3: Applicants will be notified about final selection as per deadlines.

STEP 4: Selected applicants should confirm their acceptance of admission by remitting the admission fee and first installment as per deadlines.

The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2015

IntakeThe size of the class will be 60 students for the Master of Arts Program in Good Governance and Public Policy. 15% of the seats are allocated for foreign nationals. The date of commencement of the program will be the last week of July 2015.

The university reserves the right to change any information and regulations pertaining to the academic calendar, curricula and evaluation as described in the prospectus, at any time without prior notice, if it deems necessary in the interest of the students, the university or the profession. The admission process may change depending on volume of response and other criteria determined by the university.

PROCESS

Application & Admission Cycle

Application Packet Submission Dead-line

P.I. Call Noti-fication P.I.Process

Call letter Dispatch date

Student Acceptance

1 31st March 2015 11th April 2015 20th - 25th April 2015

26th April 2015 1st May 2015

2 30th June 2015 1st July 2015 2nd - 15th July 2015

1st - 20th July 2015 22nd July 2015

Admission will take place in two cycles, subject to the availability of seats. We strongly recommend candidates to apply in the first round.

Fee Structure:

Master of Arts in Good Governance 2015–17 BatchFee Particulars Year - I Year - II Total

Day Scholars (INR) 1,00,000 1,00,000 2,00,000

Residential* (INR) 1,66,000 1,66,000 3,32,000

International**(USD) 2,500 2,500 5,000

Hostel Fee for International Students

Room TypeFee per Semester (USD)

AC Non-ACSingle Occupancy 2,700 1,800

Double Occupancy 2,100 1,200

*Note: The residential fee (for India and SAARC nations) is inclusive of accommodation, food served in the hostel kitchen and library membership charges. These rates are based on standard double sharing, non-ac accommodation that is fixed. Anybody who wants premium accommodation can pay the difference in fees and the service tax on the difference in fees to avail the option, subject to availability of the chosen option. Triple and four sharing accommodation is available at subsidized rates subject to availability.

**Note: Does not include hostel fee.

Modes of Payment• Students can deposit the fees online through the Sri Sri University website. They will need to submit details of the

Online Deposit Receipt.• Student can download the offline pay-in slip deposit form from the Sri Sri University website and deposit in any ICICI

bank branch in India through Cash/DD in favour of Sri Sri University, payable at Cuttack.• Students are required to mention the application number allotted by the selection committee and the course opted for

in the Deposit Slip. • Students are required to obtain confirmation from the accounts department of the university for fee payment.

Contact us: www.srisrsiuniversity.edu.inDrop in a line at [email protected] or call +91 7894424558 / 7894424561Campus: Sri Sri University, Bidyadharpur Arilo, Ward No. 3, Cuttack, Odisha - 754006

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