Overview

In spring 2014, McCombs’ BGS Department, in conjunction with The University of Texas Government Department, began offering a special section of GOV 312L that includes an educational experience with the Washington Campus Program (WCP) in our nation’s capital.

In recognition of the tremendous impact that politics and regulation have upon the environment in which companies do business, the WCP has for 35 years provided educational experiences to more than 20,000 MBA students, including many from McCombs.

If you haven’t registererd for GOV 312L, we encourage you to consider this unique opportunity with the WCP.

Program Details

During an intensive week in Washington D.C., students will hear from and interact with leaders from every sector of the Washington power circle. Typical speakers include Senators, Representatives, Congressional staffers, senior policy advisors at Fortune 500 companies, presidents of think tanks, influential lobbyists, and leaders of federal agencies. Past speakers have included Vice President Dick Cheney, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and (then) Senator John Kerry.

Curriculum

The class is composed of four sessions in Austin with BGS professor Nathan Barrymore and a mandatory trip to Washington DC during the week of May 19-23, 2025. The unique number for this GOV 312L section is 38255.

Cost

Enrollment fee: $1,350

The enrollment fee covers the program in Washington, D.C. and is substantially cheaper than that paid by MBAs.

Students are required to pay for airfare and lodging for the five days in Washington.

Learn More

Attend one of our info sessions:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 @ 11:00 am
  • Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 11:00 am

Have questions or need answers to a specific problem?

Further Information

For more detailed program information, please visit the Washington Campus website.