The Washington Campus Program for Anderson Undergraduate Students

The Washington Campus Program for Anderson undergraduate students has been deferred until the summer of 2008.

Anderson undergraduate students are invited to apply to attend a special elective course in Washington, D.C. where they will learn about the public policy and political environments in which businesses and government interact. Students hear from Washington experts from the legislative and executive branches of government, from businesses and lobbying firms, and from interest groups and the media about current issues and processes of influencing policy. Other activities include visits to the Capitol and other prominent locations.

The Washington Campus Program is a consortium of 16 member schools, including UNM's Anderson School of Management, whose students are eligible to attend Campus Programs. The Program was established in 1978 to provide on-site high-quality educational experiences for students and corporate executives. The special session for undergraduate students began in 2005.


Costs and Living Arrangements


  • Students pay $950 in tuition and $115 for an activities fee to the Washington Campus.
  • Students are responsible for airfare, lodging, and meals.
  • Reasonably priced lodging will be available on the George Washington University Campus near the location of the program lectures. (Lodging location and cost will be posted shortly.)

Note: Up to full scholarships are available.


Requirements to Apply

The Washington Campus Program for Anderson undergraduate students has been deferred until the summer of 2008.

  1. Admission to the Anderson BBA program.
  2. Completion of MGMT 308 with a grade of B or better.
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

How to Apply


  1. Prepare a 2-3 page essay on why you want to attend and what you will contribute to Anderson and fellow students upon your return.
  2. Submit the preliminary application, essay, and an up-to-date transcript to the Ford Advisement Center.
  3. Complete an interview with Dr. Jeanne Logsdon, Anderson Faculty Coordinator for Washington Campus Programs.
  4. Preference will be given based upon GPA, senior standing, and whether the course is accepted for a student's concentration.

Earning Course Credit


  1. A final exam is taken on-site.
  2. Students complete a 4-5 page personal reflection paper on their experience in Washington.
  3. Students prepare an original research paper (12-15 pages) on a current topic related to business-government relations or a public policy issue. Topics are approved in advance by Dr. Logsdon.

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