OPEN APPLICATIONS Activate Your Purpose. EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS Batten Launches First Executive Education Course in DC LEARN MORE Lead with Curiosity, Humility and Purpose Join Us LEARN MORE Batten Academic Offerings Discover Your Policy Path GRADUATE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS Graduate Programs At Batten, we're defining a new model of public policy education. Our Master of Public Policy degree offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools. We focus on the result of policy — solving society’s most pressing problems. We stand distinguished by teaching and cultivating effective, value-based leadership so our graduates can make significant strides toward becoming the dynamic leaders the world demands. Master of Public Policy Accelerated Master of Public Policy Dual Degrees UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Undergraduate Programs A Batten public policy degree is a multidimensional asset that allows you to turn your passion for serving the greater good into real and lasting change. We seek to cultivate ethical, enlightened policy leaders who exemplify excellence and lead with curiosity, humility, and purpose. We stand distinguished by teaching and fostering effective, value-based leadership. Our graduates aren’t just earning a degree in public policy -- they’re transforming the future of public policy leadership. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership Minor in Public Policy and Leadership EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Executive Education As the landscape of public policy evolves, so must those who strive to influence it. Our Executive Education programs facilitate exactly that: growth, cross-sector collaboration, and critical self-analysis at every career level. We stand distinguished by committing to a hyper-focus on value-centered leadership that's designed to challenge assumptions, sharpen capabilities, and induce transformative, tangible results. Learn More Batten Research & News See the Latest Featured Research Batten Professor of Public Policy and Economics Christopher Ruhm Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost? Read Article News JAN 21, 2020 Alum in Action: Mimi Wu Jan 17, 2020 Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses War Powers Legislation With UVA Students Jan 09, 2020 Faculty Spotlight: Investment, Not Charity, Will Alleviate Poverty in Appalachia JAN 08, 2020 Q&A: Professor Explores One of the Most Vexing Trends in U.S. Elections Jan 07, 2020 Not fake news: Major study finds no "liberal bias" in media — but there are other problems Dec 30, 2019 Four Batten Students Selected as Finalists for the 2020 Presidential Management Fellows Program Dec 23, 2019 How a UVA Course Led to a Warm Holiday Reunion for This Student Dec 20, 2019 The WTO might return to diplomatic settlements for trade disputes. Here’s why. Dec. 18, 2019 Eight Years of Positive Impact with Social Entrepreneurship at UVA Dec 16, 2019 Students Take to Instagram to Highlight Their Favorite Fall Courses See all news Upcoming Events See All Jan 27 Batten Hour: In Recognition of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. JAN 27, 2020, 12:00 PM Jan 30 A Conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney JAN 30, 2020, 5:30 PM Register Here Feb 03 Batten Hour FEB 3, 2020 12:00 PM Many backgrounds. One ethos. We strive to be a community that exemplifies equality and tolerance; where inclusion is a given and public service is an expectation. Learn more
Featured Research Batten Professor of Public Policy and Economics Christopher Ruhm Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost? Read Article
Jan 07, 2020 Not fake news: Major study finds no "liberal bias" in media — but there are other problems
Dec 30, 2019 Four Batten Students Selected as Finalists for the 2020 Presidential Management Fellows Program
Jan 27 Batten Hour: In Recognition of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. JAN 27, 2020, 12:00 PM
Jan 30 A Conversation with Dean Ian H. Solomon and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney JAN 30, 2020, 5:30 PM Register Here
