Public Policy

Explore the foundations of public policy and administration in India, examining constitutional structures, governance systems, and institutional accountability. Understand how policies are authorised, implemented, and contested within complex administrative and federal frameworks.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Public Policy
• Constitution of India and the Balance of Powers
• Framework of Public Administration

Examine how India’s policy landscape has evolved since independence, shaped by national security, economic reforms, social justice, and digital transformation. Analyse the drivers behind major policy shifts and their long-term impact on governance and development.

Topics Covered:

• India Since Independence: Milestones and Missed Opportunities
• Drivers of Public Policy Over the Decades
• Economic Reforms
• Technology’s Impact on Modern Policy

Learn to use structured datasets and the India Data Portal to inform policy decisions. Develop skills in data interpretation, visualisation, and integration to generate evidence-based insights and evaluate policy trade-offs across key sectors.

Topics Covered:

• Data for Public Policy

Understand how policies function within complex social systems and adaptive environments. Apply impact evaluation methods, assess evidence limitations, and explore how policies evolve over time to address wicked problems and real-world uncertainty.

Topics Covered:

• Impact Evaluation
• Evidence-based Policy Making
• Wicked Problems and Complex Adaptive Social Systems
• Innovating Public Policy Through Experimentation

ISB Executive Education programmes are designed for working professionals across career stages who are looking to accelerate their leadership impact, deepen domain expertise, or prepare for broader organisational responsibilities. 

Our participants typically include: 

• Mid-career professionals seeking functional depth or cross-functional growth 
• Senior managers preparing for enterprise-level leadership roles 
• CXOs and business owners looking to sharpen strategic thinking and future-ready capabilities 

Time commitment varies by programme format and duration. Short-format programmes usually require a few hours per week over several weeks, while long-duration programmes may involve a higher weekly commitment over several months. 

The learning experience typically includes: 

• Live online sessions and/or in-person classroom sessions 
• Asynchronous learning modules and readings 
• Faculty-led discussions and case-based learning 
• Individual assignments, group projects, and capstones 
• Peer learning with a diverse cohort of experienced professionals 

What are the programme fees, and are instalment or financing options available? 

Payment options may include: 

• One-time full payment 
• Instalment plans 
• Employer sponsorship or corporate invoicing 
  
  

Know more about financing options here. 

On successful completion of a programme, participants are awarded an official certificate issued by either ISB Executive Education or ISB Online, depending on the programme, recognising their professional development and learning achievement. 

• You will receive a digital certificate for each certificate you earn. These can be shared with your organisation, potential employer, schools, or on your social media profile. 
• Depending on the programme, you will also receive digital merit badges for each module you complete in your course journey. These digital badges can also be shared on social media to indicate progress. 
  
  

Note: Certificate eligibility is subject to meeting attendance and assessment requirements specified by each programme.