Department of Political Economy
Department of Political Economy
The Department of Political Economy was established in response to a training needs assessment survey, aiming to offer an autonomous postgraduate program for civil servants, political leaders, and aspiring scholars. The department is dedicated to advancing the study and understanding of the intricate relationships between politics, economics, and society. Our mission is to equip students with deep theoretical and practical knowledge of how economic policies, political institutions, and governance frameworks shape development outcomes at regional, national and global levels. We are committed to preparing highly qualified graduates who can contribute meaningfully to research, policy formulation, and governance practices.
Research Focus and Teaching Approach
The department emphasizes interdisciplinary research bridging economics, political science, and governance studies. Key research areas include policy analysis, institutional development, economic governance, political economy of development, and digital government adoption. Our teaching approach combines rigorous theoretical instruction with practical, real-world case studies, policy simulations, and applied research projects. This ensures that students gain not only academic knowledge but also analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills applicable to complex governance and development challenges.
MA in Political Economy
The MA in Political Economy program provides advanced training in analyzing the interplay between economic policies, political institutions, and governance structures. Students acquire analytical tools and theoretical frameworks to understand and address complex socio-economic and political challenges of the region, the country and the globe at large.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MA in Political Economy program are equipped to pursue careers in government institutions, policy advisory bodies, international organizations, research centers, and NGOs. They can work as policy analysts, development planners, governance specialists, or consultants in both public and private sectors, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and institutional reforms.
