Managing Business, Government, and Public Policy Intensive Washington, D.C. Residency Courses For MBA and Other Graduate and Professional Students The Washington Campus is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) higher education consortium.
Understanding Strategic Interactions of Business and Public Policy Congress Executive Branch Regulatory Agencies Media & Public Affairs Associations, Think Tanks, & NGOs
Corporate Public Affairs and Government Relations Mr. Pete Slone, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs, McKesson, Inc., and former Vice President of Government Affairs, Medtronic, Inc. Mr. Curtis Etherly, Director of Federal Government Affairs for Coca Cola describes Coke s 360 degree strategy for dealing with public affairs and public policy
The Roles of Trade Associations Ms. Katherine Lugar, President and CEO of The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), describes the network of constituencies her association represents. Ms. Christine LoCascio, Senior Vice President of International Trade for The Distilled Spirits Council, discusses tax and trade issues affecting her industry.
How Lobbying and Business Advocacy Really Work Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Senior Counsel and Head of Regulatory Advocacy of General Electric explains how Executive Branch and Independent Regulatory Agencies work. The Honorable Bruce Mehlman, Founder and Partner of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, Inc., talks about the art and science of lobbying and the need for effective business advocacy.
Capitol Hill: Congress and Legislative Policy Making Discussion with Senator Ed Markey Discussion with Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, House Financial Services Committee. Discussions with current and former Members of Congress Discussions with Congressional office and committee staff Attend House and Senate committee hearings (if in session) Visit the US Capitol (House and Senate debates and votes, if in session) Visit the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, etc. Policy discussion with Senator Dianne Feinstein
The Role of Congressional Committees and Staff Discussion of The Role of Congressional Staff led by Mr. James Williams, Senior Policy Advisor for Congressman Kenny Marchant. Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars building Discussion of The Role of Committee Staff led by Mr. Austin Smythe, Staff Director of the House Budget Committee. Location: Cannon House Office Building
Understanding the Federal Regulatory Process Regulatory Agencies in the Executive Branch Independent Agencies
Legislative and Executive Branch Perspectives Lessons learned from former Members of Congress: Discussion with the Honorable Martin Frost and the Honorable Mickey Edwards. The Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and a former Member of Congress, leads a discussion at the Capitol Hill Club.
Independent Regulatory Agencies: The Federal Trade Commission Ms. Lesley Fair, Senior Attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, discusses the critical role of the FTC in antitrust issues, competition policy, and consumer protection.
Role of Media in Public Policy Mr. James Hohmann, National Political Correspondent for The Washington Post, discusses the impact of media on politics and public policy at the National Press Club. Mr. Greg Maurer, Vice President, Public Policy, Facebook, at the Capitol Hill Club
Discussion of Tax Reform and Fiscal Policy Ms. Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, talks about the implications of federal budgets for tax and fiscal policy. Mr. Scott McCandless, Principal of Tax Policy Services for PwC discusses tax policy and the prospects for tax reform.
Trade Policy: Balancing International Negotiations and Domestic Politics Ms. Wendy S. Cutler, Managing Director of The Asia Society, leads a discussion of trade policy and trade negotiations, drawing on her experience as former Deputy US Trade Representative and chief negotiator of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Trans- Pacific Partnership pact.
Understanding Implications of Health Care Policy Dr. Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, discusses health care reform. Mr. Julius Hobson, Senior Policy Advisor with Polsinelli Shughart PC, talks about the healthcare sector and public policy initiatives.
General Michael Hayden, Principal at The Chertoff Group and former Director of the CIA and NSA, discusses cybersecurity policy and global business. Cybersecurity: Business and Policy Challenges Mr. Robert Knake, former senior cybersecurity advisor at the National Security Council, addresses the challenges of cybersecurity policy for firms strategy and operations.
Challenges of Immigration Policy Led by Mr. Ted Alden, Bernard Schwartz Senior Fellow at The Council on Foreign Relations, participants in a team exercise highlighting the complexities of U.S. immigration policy for companies and industries.
Course Details Course Dates: 2018 January 2 6, 2018 January 8 12, 2018 February 26 March 2, 2018 March 5 9, 2018 March 12 16, 2018 May 14 18, 2018 August 13 17, 2018 August 20 24, 2018 Special Health Care Policy Section: August 13 17, 2018 Course Basics Curriculum: Intensive five day program to meet academic contact hour requirements for up to 3 credits Required Pre-readings Assurances of Learning: Individual Exam (final day) Group Project (due 2 weeks post)
Managing Business, Government, and Public Policy Fantastic. Informative. Relevant topics, knowledgeable speakers, valuable insights to apply to my business and to my career. Not an experience you can get anywhere else. Best learning in my entire MBA program. The Washington Campus D.C. residency courses are intensive, distinctive, personal and professional development experiences. Program faculty consist of policy and public affairs experts, political and government leaders, and other key players from business, associations, media, think tanks, and non-profits.
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