Washington Campus Program

Washington Campus Program

In 1978, former Chief Economic Advisor to the President, L. William Seidman, and other academic, business, and governmental leaders founded The Washington Campus on the premise that all business leaders must understand the public policy process to succeed in the U.S. regulatory climate. Since then, 16 U.S. business schools have joined The Washington Campus consortium, and the Campus has offered its MBA Seminar to over 4,000 students.

The Anderson School of Management is a member of The Washington Campus, so UNM MBA students are offered this unique opportunity to study the intersection of business and the American public policy process. Sessions focus on the policy-making role of the Executive Branch, lawmaking and oversight functions of the Legislative Branch, the regulatory process, the role of the media, and the formation of economic policy. Participants also study the roles of lobbyists and special interest groups. Guest lecturers include former members of Congress, senior White House and Congressional staff, business executives, regulatory and cabinet agency executives, members of the media, and distinguished professors in academia. Throughout the week, students visit government agencies and buildings where policy decisions are deliberated.

Participants come from 16 other member universities including Arizona State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Purdue University, and University of Texas at Austin. This program provides Anderson graduate students an excellent opportunity to network and build a strong foundation for the future.

Tuition & Fees

The Washington Campus tuition is $2,250.00.  Anderson provides some scholarship assistance. You are encouraged to check with your employer for funding assistance. Students will be responsible for all program expenses prior to attending and applying for scholarship assistance upon their return.

Students are responsible for payment of three (3) hours tuition at UNM. Students are also responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation expenses. UNM does not coordinate travel or lodging. These activities are the responsibility of the individual students.

The amount of scholarship assistance depends upon the number of students who attend all sessions of the program and the amount of funding allotted by the university. The exact amount of reimbursement cannot be determined until all sessions have been completed. It is imperative that students keep all receipts from this program for reimbursement records!

Travel & Accommodations

The Washington Campus sessions are held in downtown Washington, D.C. The subway can provide quick and inexpensive transportation from other hotels to the campus location. Caution should be used in choosing alternate accommodations, and safety should be considered.

Students are responsible for making and paying for all travel and accommodation arrangements. Students are welcome and encouraged to share these hotel accommodations with other students attending during your session to help cut costs.

Cancellation Penalty

A fee of $100 will be assessed for cancellations received in writing within three weeks of the program start date. No refunds will be given to students who do not cancel and do not attend.


Program Dates for 2024

Participation is limited at each session. The 2024 sessions for MBA and MBA Health Care students are listed below.

MBA

  • January 2 - 6, 2024 (in-person)
  • March 4 - 8, 2024 (in-person)
  • March 11 - 15, 2024 (in-person)
  • April 8 -12, 2024 (online)
  • May 13 - 17, 2024 (in-person)
  • August 12 -16, 2024 (in-person)
  • August 19 - 23, 2024 (in-person)
  • October 14 - 18, 2024 (in-person)

MBA Health Care

  • March 11 - 15, 2024 (in-person)
  • May 13 - 17, 2024 (in-person)
  • July 15 - 19, 2024 (online)
  • August 19 - 23, 2024 (in-person)
  • October 14 - 18, 2024 (in-person)