Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)

Kathmandu University
2 years
Rs. 656000
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs. 656000

Summary

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Two-year multidisciplinary master’s program preparing professionals for advanced public policy analysis, governance leadership, institutional management, and evidence-based decision making.

DESCRIPTION

Develops analytical, managerial, and leadership capacity for public administration and policy sectors. Trains learners to understand political economy, governance systems, research methods, budgeting, procurement, federalism, and thematic policy areas. Emphasizes applied learning through internship and capstone, producing graduates capable of designing, evaluating, and implementing public policies in complex environments.

 

Description

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

FOUNDATION COURSES (12 credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
PPM 501Introduction to Public Policy3
PPM 502Political Economy and Legal System of Public Policy3
MAS 561Statistics for Public Policy3
ECO 561Economics for Public Policy3

CORE COURSES (36 credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
PPM 511Policymaking in Comparative Perspective3
PPM 512Ethics and Governance for Public Management3
PPM 513Socio-cultural and Demographic Dimension of Public Policy3
ACC 561Government and Public Accounting3
GEM 561Management of Public Institutions3
HRM 561Human Resources Management3
GEM 561Public Leadership and Organization Behavior3
FIN 561Public Finance and Budgeting3
PRJ 561Public Procurement, Policy, and System3
MAS 562Applied Statistics for Public Policy3
MAS 563Research and Qualitative Methods for Public Policy3
PPM 514Evidence-based Policy and Planning3

CONCENTRATION & SPECIALIZATION (Choose 4 courses – 12 credits)

ConcentrationAvailable Courses (Each 3 credits)
Social Policy and Justice (SOJ)SOJ 611, SOJ 612, SOJ 613, SOJ 614, SOJ 615, SOJ 616, SOJ 617
Federalism & Local Governance (FEG)FEG 611, FEG 612, FEG 613, FEG 614, FEG 615, FEG 616
Development Policy (DEP)DEP 611, DEP 612, DEP 613, DEP 614, DEP 615, DEP 616, DEP 617, PRJ 661
Energy & Hydropower Policy (EHP)EHP 611, EHP 612, EHP 613, EHP 614, FIN 561
Transport & Infrastructure Policy (TIP)TIP 611, TIP 612, TIP 613, TIP 615, FIN 562

CAPSTONE / EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (6 credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
PPM 721Practicum or Internship on Public PolicyNon-credit
PPM 761Policy-in-Action (Capstone)6

TOTAL CREDITS: 66

 

Features

FEATURES

  • Applied emphasis on policymaking and implementation.
  • Combination of theory, research, and practice.
  • Internship for exposure to real policy environments.
  • Capstone integrates analytical and practical policy work.
  • Workshops, seminars, and expert lectures.
  • Strengthens cognitive and analytical capabilities.
  • Builds reflective, practice-oriented public policy leaders.
  • Multidisciplinary approach to complex governance systems.

FEE

  • Approx. NPR 656,000 (subject to revision by Kathmandu University).

 

Admission Process

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3-year program) with ≥45% or 2.0 CGPA.
  • OR 2-year bachelor’s degree plus six-year work experience (≥40% or 2.0 CGPA).
  • Submit application to Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM).
  • Sit for entrance examination.
  • Attend interview after exam.
  • Selection includes reserved quotas: 10% disadvantaged groups, 10% international applicants.
  • MoFAGA-nominated Government of Nepal employees eligible for 15 scholarships.

 

Job Prospects

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Policy analyst
  • Governance specialist
  • Public-sector manager
  • Research and evaluation officer
  • Development program officer
  • Public finance and budgeting analyst
  • Procurement specialist
  • Local governance advisor
  • NGO/INGO program manager
  • Federal, provincial, or municipal policy advisor
  • Monitoring and evaluation professional
  • Energy, transport, or social-policy specialist (based on concentration)