MBA PPP Track

The MBA curriculum for the Public-Private Partnership track focuses on equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between government, private sectors, and the broader society. The curriculum will be a balance of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experiences. 

Course Outline:

1. Core Business Foundation:

• Financial Accounting and Analysis

• Managerial Economics

• Organizational Behavior and Leadership

• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Marketing Management

• Operations Management

• Data Analytics for Business Decision Making

• Managerial Finance

2. Public Policy and Governance:

• Introduction to Public Policy

• Public Governance and Regulation

• Policy Analysis and Evaluation

• Public Finance and Budgeting

• Legal Aspects of PPPs

3. Public-Private Partnership Fundamentals:

• Understanding Public-Private Partnerships

• Types and Models of PPPs

• Project Identification and Feasibility Analysis

• Risk Management in PPPs

• Contract Management in PPPs

• Comparative International PPPs

4. Financial Aspects of PPPs:

• Infrastructure Finance and Funding

• Public and Private Sector Financing in PPPs

• Financial Modeling and Analysis for PPP Projects

• Funding and Risk Allocation in PPPs

5. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution:

• Negotiation Skills for PPPs

• Mediation and Conflict Resolution

• Collaborative Problem Solving

6. Project Management for PPPs:

• Project Planning and Implementation

• Stakeholder Management in PPP Projects

• Monitoring and Evaluation of PPPs

• Performance Measurement in PPPs

7. Social and Environmental Impact:

• Sustainable Development and PPPs

• Social Impact Assessment

• Environmental Impact Assessment

• Corporate Social Responsibility in PPPs

8. Case Studies in PPPs: Students will analyze and discuss real-world case studies of successful and failed PPP projects from various industries and sectors.

9. Internship/Consulting Project: Students will have the opportunity to undertake an internship or consulting project with a public or private organization engaged in PPP initiatives to gain hands-on experience.

10. Electives: Students will have the option to choose from a range of elective courses to deepen their expertise in specific areas related to PPPs. Elective topics may include:

• Urban Development and Smart Cities

• Healthcare PPPs

• Education PPPs

• Transportation and Infrastructure PPPs

• PPPs in Renewable Energy

• PPPs in Information Technology

11. Capstone Project: In the final semester, students will work on a capstone project, either individually or in teams, to propose a comprehensive PPP strategy for a specific real-world problem or opportunity.

12. Networking and Professional Development: Throughout the program, students will have access to networking events, guest lectures, and opportunities to connect with professionals from both public and private sectors involved in PPPs.