Public Policy Program for Executives (P3E) is a 12-week project-based immersive executive program in public policy and governance, specially curated for mid-career professionals to strengthen their grasp over design, analysis, implementation, and regulation of policymaking.
Equipping delegates with the practitioner’s perspective, the program builds competencies for evidence-based policy research.
Delegates analyze, deconstruct and assimilate policy themes and ideas of national and global significance.
The program also facilitates proximity to bureaucrats and senior policymakers through mentored projects and expert sessions, and helps build the strong leadership and communication skills that are necessary for success in the world of public policy.
Engage with a multidisciplinary approach to public policy and emerge with a well-rounded understanding that places you ahead of the curve
Solve real-world policy issues with mentorship from senior serving and retired civil service officers and other policymakers
Learn to identify and act on emerging policy opportunities in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
Become a thought leader by learning how to craft impactful op-eds and publication-quality project reports
Understand the Indic worldview and explore policy paradigms to create policies that work in the Indian context
Gain lifetime access to the Rishihood network and have privileged access to career, publication and project-engagement opportunities
The P3E contains a mix of weekend online webinars with experts from the various fields with an infusion of practical real-life experiences and knowledge gained through the Hands-on Project. The program curriculum also includes regular reflections, assessments to help the delegates keep track of their learnings throughout the program
Candidates should submit an online application by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ button
Application review within 4 weeks of submission and communication of application status
The candidates who have cleared the first round screening will have to appear in the group interview round
Selected candidates should pay the program fee within 30 days of receiving the confirmation email
Admissions will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis until the maximum intake.
Hop into the interview round after we select you, post-screening of your form responses. Once you come out of there with flying colors, we’ll be confirming your admission by e-mail. With a highly select intake, we expect the program fee to be paid within 7-days of receiving the confirmation. Count on our Admission Team to guide you through.
Yes. Thanks to online-mode, you don’t have to be in India to participate in P3E!
You are welcome to apply after completing our college graduation. An undergraduate degree in any discipline is our minimum criterion.
Yes, the P3E sessions are specially curated for mid-career professionals just like yourself! Our past delegates have been engaged with corporates, consulting firms, media, government, political, civil society, health care & social purpose/development organizations. P3E is for you if you are looking to develop core knowledge and understanding of the various dynamics at play in the public policy space.
Yes, you will find a number of opportunities to engage with top policymakers to aid hands-on understanding of social welfare schemes, its applicability, challenges etc. in the development or social entrepreneurship space. Like always, we aim at bringing together a mixed bag of professionals from diverse, meaningful backgrounds for this edition of P3E.
We are looking for:
– Policy Professionals engaged with Corporates, Consulting Firms, Government Organizations, Political Organizations, Civil Society, Media, and Social Development Organizations, who wish to undergo a rigorous academic program in the domain.
– Postgraduates and Doctorates who wish to understand the practitioners’ perspective of Public Policy and Governance.
– Public Leaders and Development Professionals and enthusiasts who wish to equip themselves with the tools of Public Policy and usher in a medium of change.
– Practicing and aspiring civil servants who wish to undergo a formal grounding in contemporary models across the world, such as ‘New Public Management’.
– Policy Researchers who wish to augment their academic knowledge with real-world understanding of governance systems
– Young working professionals who look-up to Public Policy as a viable career option, and higher education possibility.
– People with the curiosity to understand India better to foster enlightened citizenship.
The program is designed for time-pressured professionals to combine their existing commitments with learning. Hence, weekend-based learning accessible in both online and offline formats that are also appropriate for the ongoing Covid situation have been designed live weekend webinars, held every Sunday morning, build up a large part of the program schedule. In-person deliveries of content are subject to Covid regulations. We hope to give you a clearer picture closer to program time.
Yes, if some rigorous and fun policy learning suits your weekend plans! We are keeping the bulk of the sessions for Saturdays and Sundays.
In-depth understanding of governance processes in India including state systems, stakeholders, challenges, and possible places for intervention and participation. Here’s to index possible outcomes-
– Get your ideas to reach millions with the help of hands-on live projects with serving bureaucrats.
– Receive letter of recommendations (LOR) from public policy practitioners and in-house faculty.
– Skill and profile advancement with a curated program in Public Policy.
– Explore career opportunities with relevant corporates, governments, consulting firms, political, civil society, and social development organizations.
– Sustained interactions with experienced policymakers, faculty and the power of an illustrious peer network.
The governance projects will cover various domains of public policy like urban and rural development, energy, tourism, waste management, education, health, diaspora affairs etc. In addition to live project visits, we will also be interacting with government executives in-charge, and delve in-depth.
A list of some of our Hands-On-Projects are available here: https://rishied.rishihood.edu.in/p3e/hands-on-projects/
For successful completion of P3E, delegates need to devote 6-8 hours/week and of course more if you are the keen WhatsApp consumer, debater, critique and commenter
The program cost is INR 48,400 (inclusive of taxes) – a nominal sum for the rather large body of knowledge you will gain during and beyond the course duration! And, to make it easy, we accept the fee in two installments, the first due upon completion of the admissions process and the second during the course (Our admission counselors will guide you).
Financial aid to selected candidates will be offered on a merit-cum-means basis. Usually, early bird applications maximize chances of availing the aid
The program fee is refundable after the cancellation of the candidature within a certain time period before the program is scheduled to commence. Write to the Admission Team over email citing your reason for cancellation, and we’ll keep you informed.
Refund details-
75% – If cancelled before 30 days from the commencement of the program
50% – If cancelled before 20 days from the commencement of the program
25% – If cancelled before 15 days from the commencement of the program
No refund – if cancelled before 10 days from the commencement of the program
Note: Institution’s decision will be final in case of any uncertain situation.
Instead of placements, we try to provide our delegates with plenty of opportunities for building a successful career in the policy space, as follows:
Career Guidance
– A session on ‘Careers in Public Policy’ where we explain the various ways of building your career in the field of public policy.
– Direct contact with policy experts during meetups and webinars.
Build a Strong Peer Network
– Opportunity to interact and work together with a diverse, dynamic and dedicated P3E cohort.
– Access to P3E Alumni network.
– Access to pan-India and zonal alumni network offered by Rishihood.
Certificate and Letter of Recommendation
– Certificate of Completion.
– Grade Card, mentioning your performance across various components of the program.
– Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from in-house Rishihood faculty. This is subjected to your excellent performance in the program coursework as well as on discretion of the undersigning faculty.
– Project Mentors may also give a letter of recommendation to the project team if the project-work is outstanding.
Get in touch with the admissions office today or connect with our learning advisories to explore available programs.
Email Id: contact.rishied@rishihood.edu.in and Contact Us: +91-8384074775