GW Online Political Management Sept 15th Information Session

The George Washington The George Washington UniversityUniversity

Online Political Online Political ManagementManagement

Information SessionInformation SessionWednesday, September 15th

@ 12:30 PM ESTTo hear the audio portion,

please follow the instructions on your screen.

Logistics• You are in listen-only mode• Ask questions by typing into the chat box• All questions will be addressed in the order asked

Commonly Asked Questions• Will I be able to get copies of the slides?

YES• Will I be able to get a recording of this webinar?

YES

Logistics & Commonly Asked Questions

2 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3422

Panelists

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Charles B. Cushman, Jr., PhDAssociate Dean and Program DirectorOnline Master of Professional Studies in Political Management The Graduate School of Political ManagementThe George Washington University

Hannele LappalainenAdmissions AdvisorOnline Master of Professional Studies in Political Management On behalf of The Graduate School of Political ManagementThe George Washington University

To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3422

• The GW Online Experience• Experienced Faculty• The Student Experience• Online Program Overview• Snapshot – An Online

Course• Quick Facts• Admissions Requirements• Financial Aid Options• Q&A

Agenda


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 will keep you close 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.


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


The Student ExperienceHere is what some of our alumni have to say about this program:

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"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 online program requires a great amount of self discipline to complete the courses. The interaction with the professor and support staff is by far the best of any online courses I have experienced. The name George Washington University opens doors and is considered a professional and prestigious accomplishment in today's workforce.” ~ Miguel Rodriguez, Online Political Management Graduate

To see more student success stories, visit our website at gspmonline.com


Online Program Overview• Complete a 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• Enroll in seven core courses, three concentration courses,

Independent Study Project, and Capstone Project• Choose from two concentrations:

– Electoral– Advocacy


Snapshot – An Online Course

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“What does a typical online course look like?”


Charles B. Cushman, Jr., PhDAssociate Dean and Program Director

Q: What would you like to learn about in future information sessions?

a) Course specific information b) Career opportunities in

political management c) Learn about the program

from graduates or alumni

Informal Poll #1


About The George Washington

University

Quick Facts about GW

• Ranked 51st 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


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


Financial Aid Options

Employer-Sponsored Tuition Assistance: •Employers may cover some of the 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.


Q: What semester are you considering applying for?

a) Fall 2, 2010 b) Spring 2011 c) Summer 2011 d) Not sure

Informal Poll #2


Questions?

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Important Important DatesDates

Fall 2, 2010Fall 2, 2010Application Deadline: Application Deadline: September 24, 2010September 24, 2010

Class Start Date: Class Start Date: October 25, 2010October 25, 2010

Spring 1, 2011Spring 1, 2011Application Deadline: Application Deadline:

November 5, 2011November 5, 2011Class Start Date: Class Start Date: January 10, 2011January 10, 2011







Contact Information

Do you have further questions regarding the

MPS in Political Management

online program?

Web: www.gspmonline.com/pmE-mail: [email protected]

Toll-Free: 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3422

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Campus programs, please call 202-994-6000 or visit www.gwu.edu/gspm











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GW Online Political Management Sept 15th Information Session