What is the Washington Campus?

• Offers educational programs about public policy issues and processes

• Established in 1978 by public policy and academic leaders

• Board of Directors consists of representatives from top business schools

• Non-profit, non-partisan organization

• The Ross School of Business partners with Washington Campus to bring unique courses to MBAs

Why should you take this course?

• Decisions made in Washington impact business: participation in public policy debates is essential

• Learn how you can promote policy outcomes that support business

• Learn from experienced Washington insiders and share your experience with other U-M students

How will you benefit from this course?

• Understand how the public policy process works and learn practical ways to get involved

• Learn how legislative and regulatory decisions are made

• Develop sound business strategies that anticipate changes in Washington

Course Content

• Standard sessions include:

• Structure and function of federal government

• Advocacy and lobbying

• Regulations

• Variable sessions related to current events:

• Election outcomes,

• Intellectual property reform,

• Foreign policy, etc...

• BE 688 will focus on health care policy

Program Format

• 8 am – 6:30 pm, early dismissal Friday

• Typically 6 sessions per

day: ~ Lectures with Q&A ~ Panel discussions ~ Computer simulations ~ Site visits

• 1 hour for lunch on your own

LHC 688 Course Deliverables

• Classroom Attendance for all sessions during the week in D.C.

• Exam given during the week in Washington, D.C.

• Group Project due approximately two weeks after your return

• Public Policy Analysis Research Paper - 12-14 pages written individually; due approximately 3 weeks after your return. Requirements to be posted on the CTools site for LHC 688

BE 688 Course Deliverables

• Classroom Attendance for all sessions during the week in D.C.

• Short papers will be completed during the course while in Washington, D.C.

• A final term paper will be due after students return from Washington, D.C.

Program Dates

LHC 688:

BE 688: The course travels to Washington, D.C. May 6–11, 2013.

The course will have a small number of meetings in April, which will be

scheduled to minimize conflicts with other courses.

Designed for Ross students and led by BE faculty Tom Buchmueller

Check website for eligibility and registration questions

Program Costs Washington Campus program fees

required at time of registration

Expense Estimate

Washington Campus Tuition and Fees

LHC 688: $1,750 includes $400 non-refundable fee BE 688: $2,250 includes $550 registration fee

U-M Tuition 3.00 credits charged as part of term total. See www.ro.umich.edu/tuition for your rate.

Travel Varies: $450 estimated for airfare

Food Varies: $400 estimated for food

Accommodations Varies: $1344 estimated for 6 nights at local hotel

Contact Ross Financial Aid Email rossfinaid@umich.edu or Call 734-764-5139

Walk-In Hours (E2540): Monday: 12:30—2:30pm

Tuesday—Friday: 10—11am; 1:30—2:30pm

Registration

1) Make sure you can accommodate 3 credits in your Winter 2013 or Spring 2013 schedule. Registering for the course under Spring 2013 will generate a new tuition bill.

2) Register for your desired session on

www.washcampus.edu. Payment is required at time of registration.

Registration

LHC 688

BE 688

User ID: umich2

Password: healthcare2013

Registration

3) Notify Ross Academic Services. We will issue electronic permission to add the course.

4) Register for course on Wolverine Access.

5) Arrange logistical and lodging reservations.

Before the course begins…

• Finalize transportation and lodging

• Complete required readings

• Prepare to immediately apply knowledge gained at the session: select a company/industry of your choice on which to base your questions and discussions during the week

Use the TWC Connection to

connect with other students and

find roommates

After the course…

• Complete and turn in assignments on time!

• Become an advocate for business interests

• Effectively engage in national policy discussions

• Stay informed and connected

• Share your Washington, D.C. experience with others

Helpful Hints

• Business dress is required

• Bring comfortable shoes for walking

• Laptops not allowed during session

• Government issued driver’s license or picture ID is required for entry to government buildings

• Bags and cases may be subject to inspection upon entering a government building

For More Information

Questions?

Contact 2013 Faculty Directors Tom Buchmueller BE 688 (May 6—11) tbuch@umich.edu Cindy Schipani LHC 688 (all other dates) schipani@umich.edu

Schedule an advising appointment with your Washington Campus Coordinator: http://www.bus.umich.edu/impact/CounselingCalendar/AcademicServices/ Select Washington Campus

Questions?

Contact past participants:

• Guilherme Dogliani, MBA2, dogliani@umich.edu

• Santosh Viswanadham, EVE, vishisan@umich.edu