Mastering Policy and Strategy in the Indo-Pacific (MPSI)
IPSC’s flagship 8-week executive program in Indo-Pacific policy and strategy — designed for professionals who need a disciplined way to interpret regional developments, assess policy choices, and think strategically about the region’s most consequential challenges.
Policy and strategy, grounded in the Indo-Pacific
Mastering Policy and Strategy in the Indo-Pacific (MPSI) is an executive program focused on Indo-Pacific policy, strategy, and strategic assessment. It equips participants to understand regional power dynamics, evaluate policy options, and communicate strategic judgments with clarity and discipline. [web:56][web:105]
Across eight weeks, participants work through a sequence of live sessions and guided exercises spanning strategic competition, alliance structures, regional institutions, defence innovation, policy design, and applied strategic forecasting. [web:56][web:106]
The program is designed for professionals across government, defence, business, think tanks, and academia who need a structured and policy-relevant understanding of the Indo-Pacific operating environment. [web:56][web:105]
The Core tier includes the full 8-week program and leads to the IPSC Executive Certificate in Indo-Pacific Strategy & Policy on successful completion. [web:56]
- Early-bird pricing available before the published deadline
- Group discounts available for institutional enrolments
- Advanced and Intensive tiers add applied work and mentoring
Three tiers of engagement
MPSI is offered in three tiers, allowing participants to choose between the core executive certificate, an applied advanced pathway, or a more intensive mentored track. IPSC’s existing program model also uses tiered certification and advanced pathways in related offerings. [web:93][web:56]
Full 8-week executive program covering Indo-Pacific policy, strategy, alliance structures, regional institutions, and strategic competition.
Fee: USD $1,490
Award: IPSC Executive Certificate in Indo-Pacific Strategy & Policy
Includes everything in Core plus an applied policy or strategy brief with structured faculty feedback on argumentation, policy framing, and strategic analysis.
Fee: USD $1,890
Includes the Advanced tier plus a mentored project aligned to the participant’s organisation, portfolio, or area of regional responsibility, with dedicated guidance from IPSC faculty.
Fee: USD $2,390
Designed for policy and strategic practitioners
Government & Diplomacy
Officials, advisers, and diplomats working across foreign affairs, defence, trade, or national security portfolios.
Defence & Strategic Affairs
Professionals requiring a stronger policy and strategy framework for Indo-Pacific decision-making and analysis.
Corporate & Advisory
Executives and analysts dealing with geopolitical exposure, strategic planning, regional markets, or sovereign risk.
Think Tanks & Academia
Researchers, fellows, and postgraduate scholars seeking a more applied and policy-relevant understanding of the region.
Frequently asked questions
Successful participants in the Core program receive the IPSC Executive Certificate in Indo-Pacific Strategy & Policy, while Advanced and Intensive participants complete additional applied components beyond the core certificate requirements. [web:56][web:93]
The next cohort is scheduled to commence in August 2026. [web:106]
The core MPSI program runs for 8 weeks in a live online executive format. [web:105][web:106]
Yes. Early-bird and group discounts are available, with final discount details communicated during the enrolment process. [web:56]
The Advanced tier is best for participants who want structured feedback on a policy or strategy brief, while the Intensive tier is suited to those seeking mentored, organisation-linked applied work. [web:93]
Register your interest — August 2026 cohort
Register your interest to receive confirmed dates, application details, and information on early-bird and group pricing for the August 2026 intake.