The Department aspires to be leader in the field of politics and governance – educating its students and the broader citizenry towards the development of institutions of peace and justice, equity and sustainability, inclusiveness and respect for human rights. This forms part of its vision of serving as a catalyst in molding the political and social consciousness of the Ateneo de Manila University and the larger community, of being a leader in the field of politics and governance, and of educating its students and the broader citizenry towards the development of institutions of peace and justice, equity and sustainability, inclusiveness and respect for human rights and of train professionals who will be future leaders in their chosen fields.