Masters in Public Policy, Governance and Anti-Corruption Studies

Tribhuwan University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 2, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

  • Two-year, four-semester master's program specializing in public policy, governance systems, corruption analysis, anti-corruption mechanisms, ethics, compliance, public finance, and related social-political dynamics.
  • Program develops conceptual, analytical, and practical understanding of corruption—its political, economic, social, legal, and behavioral dimensions—along with governance, accountability, public-sector systems, budgeting, and law.
  • Builds capacity for designing, evaluating, and implementing anti-corruption policies and reforms.
  • Includes internship for institutional exposure to governance, compliance, and oversight work.
  • Final thesis (25,000 words) demands conceptual rigor, analytical depth, and application of anti-corruption perspectives to real-world problems.
  • Suitable for students across disciplines seeking public-sector, governance, and development careers.

Description

Semester-Wise Curriculum

Semester I

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
GANC 551Theories of Anti-Corruption3
GANC 552Economics of Corruption3
GANC 553Politics and Corruption3
GANC 554Perspectives and Challenges of Governance3
GANC 555Statistical Methods3
Total—15

Semester II

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
GANC 556Development and Corruption3
GANC 557Anti-Corruption Laws and Mechanisms3
GANC 558Ethics and Corruption3
GANC 559Social, Cultural and Behavioral Perspectives of Corruption3
GANC 560Public Sector Accounting and Budgeting3
Total—15

Semester III

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
GANC 561Research Methods and Approaches3
GANC 562Mass Media and Information Technology3
Optional (Choose Any Two)——
GANC 563-1Public Accountability, Tax, and Fiscal Justice3
GANC 563-2International Crimes3
GANC 563-3Corruption, Globalization, and International Initiatives3
Compulsory——
GANC 564Internship3
Total—15

Semester IV

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits
GANC 565Human Rights, Civics, Civil Code, Right to Information3
GANC 566Project Management and Corruption Control3
Optional (Choose Any Two)——
GANC 567-1Anti-Corruption, Compliances and Private Sector3
GANC 567-2International Relations and Economic Diplomacy3
GANC 567-3Comparative Studies of Anti-Corruption Laws (SAARC & Others)3
Compulsory——
GANC 568Thesis6
Total—18

Features

Features

  • 63-credit specialized governance and anti-corruption program.
  • Multidisciplinary integration: economics, politics, sociology, law, ethics, governance, and public finance.
  • Internship embedded for hands-on exposure.
  • Strong emphasis on accountability, transparency, compliance, and institutional reform.
  • Thesis supervision by experienced faculty.
  • Structured optional courses to allow specialization (law, international crime, fiscal justice, diplomacy, compliance).

Admission Process

Admission Process

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Mandatory entrance exam conducted by Tribhuvan University.
  • Admission based on merit ranking in the entrance.
  • Department-level enrollment after selection.

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Governance and public policy analyst.
  • Anti-corruption officer in constitutional bodies and oversight agencies.
  • Compliance and integrity specialist in government, INGOs, and private sector.
  • Public finance and budgeting analyst.
  • Researcher in corruption, governance, and public-sector reform.
  • Policy advisor for ministries, think-tanks, NGOs, UN agencies.
  • Transparency, accountability, and civic-engagement program manager.
  • Consultant on governance, institutional strengthening, and regulatory reforms.