Bridge divides Lead with Purpose at UVA Batten.
Online and On-Campus Certificates and Degrees In Public Policy and Public Leadership
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Graduate Certificate in Public Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
We want to take this fragmented, fractured nation—and help it heal. Out of many perspectives, disciplines, and attitudes, we create unity of purpose and humility in solving problems.”
UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
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Lead Where You Are With UVA Batten’s Graduate Education.
Choose from 100% Online or On-Campus Programs
Graduate Certificates Stack into the Master of Public Policy
Develop skills to influence the policy world and serve the public good
What Makes a UVA Batten Education Different?
One purpose-driven curriculum.
Political Science
Learn how public institutions function, how decisions are made, and how to navigate the politics that shape real-world policy outcomes.
Economics
Build analytical tools to assess policy tradeoffs, forecast impact, and allocate resources in ways that maximize equity and effectiveness.
Social Psychology
Understand how people think, decide, and lead—so you can influence behavior, build trust, and communicate effectively across divides.
About UVA Batten School
At UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest policy challenges. We know the complex issues of our time demand innovative, collaborative, cross-sector relationships within our walls and beyond. Our multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and emphasis on ethics reinforce our focus on how leadership works, why context matters in decision-making and which actions lead to tangible results.