Master of Public Policy

Transforming Leadership

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. 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.

The program’s core curriculum combines rigorous data analysis with hands-on policy experience and a foundation in the concepts of leadership — how it works, why context matters in decision-making, and which actions lead to tangible results.

The culmination of the program is an Applied Policy Project that challenges students to produce a professional-quality report for a real-world client. For the truly vigorous, it may even lead to a post-graduation position.

Eligible Applicants

Students with an undergraduate degree by the time of matriculation

Application Deadlines

Applications Open: September 1, 2023 Round 1: November 15, 2023 Round 2: January 19, 2024 Round 3: March 29, 2024

Admissions contact

Jeff Chidester Executive Director of External Affairs [email protected]

Meeting the Moment with Batten

"I can think of no better preparation for the work I’m doing now than the Batten curriculum. My ability to work calmly and efficiently is a direct result of the training I received at the Batten School."

Connor Maxwell (MPP ‘17)
Research Associate, Center for American Progress