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The George Washington The George Washington UniversityUniversity
Political Management Political Management Online WebinarOnline Webinar
Wednesday, May 19th
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Panelists
Charles B. Cushman, Jr., PhDAssociate Dean & DirectorThe Graduate School of Political Management
Hannele LappalainenAdmissions AdvisorMaster’s Degree in Political Management
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• The GW Online Experience• Experienced Faculty• The Student Experience• Support Network• About GW – Quick Facts • Accreditation • Admission Requirements • Financial Aid Options• Q&A
Agenda
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The GW Online Experience• Flexibility – Log in anytime, from any Internet connection.
Post responses on the discussion board and submit assignments, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Connection – Gain individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow learners as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts.
• Interaction – Post and respond to messages with fellow business leaders. Online learning puts you much closer to the thinking and experience of your instructors and classmates.
• Timely curriculum – Course content is continually updated. Assignments incorporate the specific issues you deal with at school allowing you to apply lessons from each course.
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Experienced Faculty
Faculty at GW are:
• Leaders in their fields• Prominent scholars and
educators• Specially trained to teach in an
online environment• Real-world experts in their
industry
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The Student Experience
Here’s what our alumni have to say about the PM program:
•“The opportunity provided by attending the GSPM program broadens your expertise in the field of political management. This, combined with networking and the ability to integrate strategic planning empowers the graduate.”
•“The name George Washington University opens doors and is considered a professional and prestigious accomplishment in today’s workforce.”
•“This program has thoroughly prepared me for a career in politics.”
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Support Network
We are here to support you through every step of your online learning experience. We offer you a multi-level support network, including:
•Admissions Advisor:Counsels you through the application process•Student Services Advisor:Liaises with the University on your behalf and acts as your personal coach•Small Group Instructor:Guides you through the course content and requirements•Faculty:Develops the curriculum and constantly assesses its relevance and timeliness•Technical Support:Assists you with any technical problems you may have – live 24/7
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Program Overview• 36-credit-hour master's program, delivered fully online• Gain a comprehensive understanding in campaign management, lobbying and
government relations, issues management and advocacy, fundraising, corporate and trade association public affairs, polling and strategic research techniques, and political leadership
• Learn how to influence the process, be successful, and make a positive difference
• Go beyond theory with a curriculum that teaches practical applications to politics today
• Get a hands-on experience that will boost your political career• Seven core courses, three concentration courses, Independent Study Project,
and Capstone Project• Choose from two concentrations:
– Electoral– Advocacy
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About The George Washington
University
Quick Facts about GW
• Ranked on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top National Universities
• The 2010 edition of The Princeton Review declared GW has the “Most Politically Active Students” in the Nation
• The New York Times dubbed GSPM the “West Point of the political wars”
• Located in Washington, DC, situated a few blocks from the White House and the National Mall
• GW is named for former President George Washington. His vision of a national university in the nation’s capital inspired Congress to charter GW in 1821
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Accreditation
The George Washington University is accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education
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Admission Requirements
• A completed application form• Application fee• A current resume with education and work history outline• Three letters of recommendation• A Statement of Purpose• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with
3.0 on a 4.0 scale• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test results are mandatory.
Waiver of the GRE is granted upon application for those with three or more years of relevant, full-time, professional work experience
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Financial Aid Options
Employer-Sponsored Tuition Assistance: •Employers may cover 100 percent of tuition costs. To learn more, consult your personnel office.
Financial Aid and Alternative Financing: •To be eligible for the Federal Stafford Loan, you must be a degree student and registered in a minimum of five credit hours in a semester.
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Questions?
Contact Information
Do you have further questions regarding the Master’s Degree
in Political Management?
Web: www.gspmonline.com/pm E-mail: [email protected]: 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3422
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