The University of Virginia Darden School of Business in partnership with the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy announced the launch of a dual master’s degree program in public policy and business administration (MPP/MBA).
Objective: Help future leaders manage public and private sector partnerships seamlessly
Key Features
Duration of Dual-Degree Program: Three Years(36 months)
Provide a combination of managerial and analytic skills
Requirement
Students have to apply and be accepted at both schools through the normal admissions process.
First and Second Year: Must complete the first-year program at both the Darden and Batten Schools and can decide which school they’ll enter their first or second year.
Third Year: During third year, students complete the required courses for both schools as well as pertinent course work from various graduate schools within the University of Virginia.
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Essay 1: Community of Belonging: What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (100 words)
Essay 2: Inclusive Impact: Please describe a tangible example that illuminates your experience promoting an inclusive environment and what you would bring to creating a welcoming, global community at Darden. (300 words)
Essay 3: Careers With Purpose: At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (200 words)