Becoming Batten

Are you drawn to a career advocating for and empowering others, becoming an agent for change, or solving big societal and policy challenges? Check out clips from this panel which introduces you to various careers in public service.

Follow these five helpful things you can do now to make the most of your appointment at our upcoming workshop!

Interested in learning more about where Master of Public Policy students go after Batten? Batten's Career Services team explain the resources available to Batten MPP students, internship locations, and first destinations of graduates.

Follow these tips and we guarantee you have laid the groundwork for a strong recommendation!

What types of funding are available to MPP students? Hear from Jeff Chidester, Executive Director of External Affairs, as he discusses different funding options available to MPP students at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, including fellowships, graduate teaching assistantships, and part-time employment.

Applications are live today, so check out this clip from last week’s session from Director of Undergraduate Admissions Anne Carter Mulligan about what to expect.

Are you undecided about your academic path?  Looking for a program that will help you solve today’s toughest social and policy challenges? Watch a recording of our first information session of the fall for answers to these questions.

Our two-year, full-time Master of Public Policy program offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools. Hear from our Academic Affairs team on the specifics of the MPP curriculum.

Learn more about the Minor Class of 2022 and last year's admissions statistics.

Interested in learning more about the Master of Public Policy program from the perspective of current students? In this webinar, second-year MPP students share their experiences at Batten and in the larger Charlottesville community.

Learn more about the MPP Class of 2022 and last year's admissions statistics.

At Batten, we're defining a new model of public policy education, one that infuses leadership with policy and policy with leadership. Learn more about the differences of the Batten MPP experience and where the degree can take you.