MBA & Graduate Courses

The Washington Campus offers unique, intensive, five day residency courses in Washington, D.C., for MBA and other graduate and professional students, "Managing Business, Public Affairs, and Public Policy." These courses focus on how specific organizations and industries are affected by public policy, how public policy is made, and how public affairs and public policy can be effectively and ethically managed to create profitable and sustainable "win-win" solutions for business, government and society. Course faculty are primarily experienced, expert practitioners: current and former legislators and staff; current and former executive and regulatory officials; corporate public affairs executives; lobbyists; and other policy makers and shapers from the media, think tanks, NGOs, and more.

The complete course includes: pre-readings, course sessions and activities, a final written exam on the last day, and a team project due two weeks after the course is completed. In order to meet academic credit contact hour requirements, the course typically runs Monday-Friday from approximately 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with a 4:00 p.m. close on Friday. The Washington Campus forwards grades to participants' universities, which award the final course grades and up to three academic credits.

In addition, The Washington Campus offers at least one special MBA section each year focused on Health Care Policy. The structure and flow of the MBA Health Care Policy course is similar to the MBA Business and Public Policy course, but with an emphasis on health care topics, speakers, and organizations. For more information, visit our Health Care Policy page.

Business and Public Policy: Sample Course Outline Day 1 •    Welcome and Introduction to the Course •    Strategic Management of Public Affairs & Public Policy •    Lobbying and Business Advocacy ‘101’ •    Legislative and Executive Policy and Process •    The Regulatory Process and Advocacy •    The Budget Game simulation •    Informal evening reception Day 2 •    Tax Policy and Tax Reform •    The Federal Budget: Financial and Economic Impacts •    Luncheon at the National Press Club •    The Impact of Media on the Public Policy Process •    Corporate Public Affairs and Government Relations •    The Role of Industry and Trade Associations Day 3 CAPITOL HILL DAY •    Meetings with current or former Members of House and/or Senate •    Meetings with House and/or Senate office and committee staff •    Attend committee hearings in the House and/or Senate •    Visit House & Senate Galleries in U.S. Capitol to view legislative process •    Visit U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress Day 4 •    Healthcare Policy Challenges for Business and Society •    Trade and Investment Policy •    Cyber: Challenges for Business and Policy •    Immigration Reform: Policy Choices and Business Impacts •    Discussion and Integration Day 5 •    Independent Regulatory Agencies: Case Study of FTC •    Corporate Public Affairs and Government Relations •    Discussion and Integration •    Final Exam •    Adjourn

Mr. Greg Maurer Vice President, Public Policy, Facebook   Budget Game and Congressional Insight simulations    Discussion with Senator Ed Markey

  

MBA DC Course Highlights          Business and Public Policy: Sample Course Agenda

 

Participants are expected to: attend the entire program in order to receive graduate course credits; dress in appropriate business attire; participate in class discussions; and not use laptops during course sessions except in special circumstances.  In order to gain access to certain government buildings, proper government-issued identification is required. 

As soon the registration process is completed, you will be sent a username and password to enter the course’s secure website where a course information document, sample agenda, Capitol Hill Day information document, pre-reading document, and other details of the course will be posted.  Group project assignments will also be sent to each student in advance.

Transportation to and lodging in D.C. are the responsibility of course participants.  On the logistics page provided after registration, there are helpful hints and links regarding transportation and lodging options. 

Courses are held at or near The Washington Campus facilities, located at 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20036, in downtown Washington. The Washington Campus facility is convenient to the Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) Metro stations.


MBA Course Registration Fees and Tuition

You may register now on our homepage for our MBA programs and Health Care Policy MBA program.

The 2018 MBA course tuition is $1850 for participants from consortium member schools, and $1950 for participants from non-consortium schools. This includes a $400 non-refundable deposit.  Payment is due upon registration in order to have a space reserved. During the on-line registration process, students will be prompted to select from a list of consortium member schools and programs (full-time, part-time, etc.) or a non-consortium school (listed as “Other”). 

Should you have any questions during the registration process regarding payment, including any special conditions that may vary according to your school’s specific arrangements, please consult with your home campus MBA staff representative or contact The Washington Campus staff at (202) 234-4446 or info@washcampus.edu.   

 

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