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XIM University, a prestigious Jesuit University in India, announces the starting of the
School of Governance and Public Affairs
Xavier University Bhubaneswar, a prestigious Jesuit University in India, announces the starting of the
School of Government and Public Affairs.
Inheriting the rich legacy as one of India’s premier business schools, the Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar, now XIM University, envisions a future with competent and compassionate leaders and professionals who can serve the public and create a better world for all. The School of Governance and Public Affairs seeks to translate that vision into reality. Since its inauguration by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik in 2020, the school has been growing in creating an impact through education, research, and a strong engagement with policymakers and communities.
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PROGRAM
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B.A. – Public Administration & Governance (Hons.)
In a world where effective governance is paramount, our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program in Public Administration and Governance stands as a beacon of opportunity and excellence.
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Master in Public Policy and Governance
Our Master’s program, (Master in Public Policy and Governance) offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to navigate these challenges effectively.
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Ph.D Full Time
This program is intended to prepare full-time participants for research and teaching positions both within and outside academia.
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Ph.D Part Time
This program has been designed to cater to the scholarly needs of candidates who are in full-time employment. The program is intended to prepare participants for research and teaching positions both within and outside academia.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
At XIM University pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility is an integral aspiration and working element of the University since inception. XIM University provides a vigorous and visible research environment to its students with a goal to establish a sound research culture and a habit of intellectual leadership for the nation.
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On 5th February 2020, the School of Governance and Public Affairs was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik. Shri Patnaik graced the XIM University campus to inaugurate the School and the International Center where the School is housed. An ultra-modern technological marvel, the International Center is designed to make learning joyous, with many spaces for collaborative work, teaching and living. Shri Patnaik said that the establishment of the School augurs a brilliant future for public policy studies and leadership for the country and the world at large.
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News & Updates
The Making of a Civil
- SGPA
- 08 June 2024
The School of Governance and Public Affairs organised a webinar entitled "The Making of a Civil Servant: Role
Alumni Committee Webinar : 29th
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- 29 April 2024
On April 29, 2024, the School of Governance and Public Affairs hosted an enlightening webinar titled "Career Prospects
OBPL Field Trip to Pipili
- SGPA
- 17 March 2024
The first-year MPPG students of the School of Governance and Public Affairs (SGPA) embarked on a transformative field
Policy Seminar: 13 Mar’24
- SGPA
- 13 March 2024
Policy Seminar on Public Bureaucracy and Police Discretion in India : 13th March 2024: On 13th March
Policy Conclave: 26th Feb’24
- SGPA
- 26 February 2024
To foster policy dialogue and engage with the budding minds, the School of Governance and Public Affairs (SGPA)
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