The Washington Campus - Business Leadership in Washington: The Political Marketplace

A comprehensive course for outstanding undergraduate business students presented by The Washington Campus.

There are no undergraduate courses scheduled at the present time.

This exciting course takes students beyond the classroom to places throughout Washington where important decisions are made, such as the Federal Reserve Board (pictured below), the Congress, the Department of State, executive branch agencies and other well-known venues. For one week, students not only will feel a part of insider Washington, but gain an understanding of the public policy process. This knowledge will become increasingly valuable upon entering professional careers. Students will gain credit toward their degree while exploring the intersection of the public and private sectors.

In August 2005, undergraduate business students representing eight business schools pose for a photo in the Board Room of The Federal Reseve, following a session with a member of the Board of Governors, the Honorable Mark W. Olson.

Key Features

Course leadership: Dr. Kevin C. Gottlieb, Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and President of Kevin Gottlieb & Associates, Inc., will be faculty leader of the course (click here for bio). Dr. Gottlieb holds extensive experience in the US Congress as a top aide to four Senators and as Staff Director of the Senate Banking Committee. He is also an energetic and accomplished teacher who will facilitate all discussion during the course and develop the final examination.

(Graded examinations will be sent to each student’s school which will award the actual credit and final grade for the course. Please note: some schools may require an additional paper or project for full credit.)

Exposure to Washington, DC: Sessions will be held in various locations throughout Washington, DC, where students will learn from a variety of well-qualified speakers.

High-profile speakers: Drawn from business, government, the press, interest groups, and academia, and all guest lecturers have hands-on experience in the public policy arena.

Insight into current topics relevant to business in a global economy.

Interactive sessions that explore how management can incorporate public policy in developing business strategy.

Evening Activities: In addition to site visits during the day, students will have the opportunity to participate in group social and cultural activities sponsored by The Washington Campus.

To view the 2005 course agenda, click here.

What Students Will Gain From This Course

Whether pursuing a career in the public arena, private sector, or entering graduate study, after attending The Washington Campus residency, students will:

Have a sound grasp of the Executive and Congressional branches of our government from the perspective of key decisionmakers;
Through interactive discussions, experience the complex forces that come into play when a policy maker faces a key public policy decision;
Learn the role that Congressional hearings play in public policy decisions affecting business and distinctions among staff on Capitol Hill and the White House;
Experience the environment and specific sites in Washington where decisions are made, such as Capitol Hill, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Commerce, and the State Department;
Discuss strategies that businesses and non-governmental organizations can develop to participate in the federal decision-making process;
Meet with their Congressional Representative or Senator;
Have the opportunity to explore employment opportunities in the U.S. Government;
Exchange ideas with top quality students from major business schools across the country;
Enjoy the cultural, historical, and social opportunities of Washington, DC.


	Participants struggle to balance the competing pressures of being freshman Members of Congress in the interactive simulation, "Congressional Insight."

Who Should Apply

Eligible students will include rising juniors and graduating seniors in BBA and BSBA programs and other business degree-seeking students from The Washington Campus consortium of business schools, as well as students from other departments such as public policy and law. Enrollment is limited and competitive.

Logistics

Business Leadership in Washington is a week-long program, beginning with orientation on Sunday, July 29, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. and ending the following Saturday, August 5, 2007 at approximately 12 noon, including all class sessions and other activities.

Students wishing additional time to explore the Washington, D.C. area should extend their trip accordingly.

Program Schedule
The following program schedule outlines the parameters of the course. A more detailed agenda listing course sessions will be available soon, including a schedule of evening activities. Please also note that students will be on their own for most meals each day, including a lunch break from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.

	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Time
8:00 AM		In Session	In Session	In Session	In Session	In Session
9:00 AM							Final Exam
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM	In Session
2:00 PM					Free Time		Closing Reception
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM	Evening Activity
8:00 PM					Group Activity
9:00 PM
10:00 PM

Appropriate Dress
Students are required to wear casual business attire each day unless otherwise noted. Guest lecturers in Business Leadership in Washington come from the highest ranks of government, business, the media, and academia. Students will be making site visits to various government facilities during business hours and should be dressed accordingly.

Seminar Location
Each of the 2007 Business Leadership in Washington programs is based at a centrally located Washington, DC, venue with easy access to the Washington Metro system. The exact location will be announced in late March 2007.

Housing
Reasonably priced housing will be available on The George Washington University campus, centrally located in the historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

Please check back soon for additional information on exact housing location and costs.

Attendance

Attendance: As a courtesy to the high quality and stature of our speakers and for course credit, attendance of all sessions is mandatory. Attendance will be monitored and provided to the students' sponsoring school.