BA 688: Washington Campus 2009

(Updated Sept 30, 2008)

"Business and the Public Policy Process" www.washcampus.edu

BA 688 is an intensive, one-week 3 credit hour course repeated in six different sessions in Washington, D.C., providing participants with first-hand exposure to the political process and its impact on management. Because we are given limited spaces in each session, we have detailed guidelines about eligibility and application for each session. Read the below information carefully for policies in effect for the Washington Campus program this year.

SESSIONS

The dates of the sessions are January 5-9, March 9-13, March 16-20, May 18-22, June 15-19, and September 14-18, 2009. Each session begins on Monday morning at 8:00 AM, allowing a Sunday arrival and exploration day.  While the Washington Campus Program offers six sessions this year, not all students are eligible for all sessions. Please read carefully for eligibility, fees, and registration information. In particular, we do not allow students to miss daytime classes for a week in order to attend the Washington Campus class.  This is in response to direct feedback from our faculty, and protects the integrity of students' class participation.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

• Full-Time MBA:
  • MBA 1 students are eligible for the May and June sessions only. They are not eligible for the January or March sessions in order to preserve the integrity of their class participation and to allow completion of their pre-registered core courses.
  • MBA 2 students in general are not eligible for any session in 2009 as the January and March sessions overlap with Ross class meeting times, and we have a commitment to our faculty to preserve the integrity of student class participation during the Fall and Winter terms and the program is not open to alumni, making the May and June sessions unavailable for graduating students. A very few MBA 2 students might qualify for either the January or the March session, if the student takes no other course during that Winter A or B session.  These students should email Evonne Plantinga (eplan@umich.edu) to discuss scheduling.
• Evening MBA students may apply for any session and students who have completed 30 or more credits will be given first consideration.  Evening students should plan not to take another course in Ann Arbor during the dates of the Washington Campus session.

APPLICATION STEPS

If you meet the above criteria you have approval to apply. Please follow these steps to apply:

1. Read more about the Washington Campus program at www.washcampus.edu but do not apply online yet!
2. Submit an email to Ross Academic Services at rossacadservices@umich.edu indicating your interest in the Washington Campus program. In this email, make sure to include your name, UMID, and the Washington Campus session you would like to attend. Please note the corresponding deadlines for each session to ensure the your email is received in time to be considered for the session of your choice.
3. Wait to hear from Ross Business School representative if you have been selected for the session of your choice. Do not make travel arrangements or housing commitments until your space has been confirmed!
4. If selected, accept offer. Students will be notified of the status of their application within one week of the application deadline. We do have limited spaces for each session and not all applicants will be enrolled. Any eligible students not selected will be placed on a waitlist in the event that someone cancels or if we receive more spaces.
5. If selected and if student accepts offer to participate, then student must quickly finalize registration online at the Washington Campus website, noting their deadline for admission to the program. (see chart below)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• MBA 1 students attending the May and June sessions will register for BA 688 (3 crs) in the Winter 2009 term. MBA I students typically have 12 credits of core, and up to 3 credits of a Winter A elective, thus allowing space for this 3-credit class if selected. (The course is included in the 18-credit hour term limit for Full-Time students and we do not raise credit limits above 18.00 to fit in BA 688.)
• Evening MBAs attending the January or March sessions will register for BA 688 (3 crs) in Winter 2009 term. Participants in the May or June sessions will register into BA 688 (3 crs) in the Spring 2009 term, and September participants will register in the Fall 2009 term. In all cases, Evening MBA students must not have other classes which would conflict during the dates of the Washington Campus session.
• The course is graded on a mandatory Pass/Fail basis. Academic Services will issue permissions for students to enroll after the selection process is complete.

TUITION CHARGES AND EXPENSES

• University of Michigan tuition charges:
  • Selected MBA 1 students register for BA 688 as part of the Winter 2009 course load for full time students. MBA I students typically have 12 credits of core, up to 3 credits of a Winter A elective, thus allowing space for this 3-credit class if selected. (The course is included in the 18-credit hour term limit for Full-Time students and we do not raise credit limits above 18.00 to fit in BA 688.)
  • Selected Evening MBA students are charged University of Michigan tuition for the term in which they are registered for BA 688.
• Washington Campus charges: Washington Campus charges separate and additional tuition plus an activities fee which students will pay directly to the Washington Campus. Washington Campus fees for 2009 include $1,100 in their tuition plus a non-refundable $200 activity fee. These fees must be paid as part of the Washington Campus registration process in order to secure the student's seat in the session.
• Room & Board: Students are also responsible for paying their own travel, lodging, and incidental expenses.

Students who need additional Financial Aid for the course expenses may contact Diane Hunt, Financial Aid Manager, at Rossfinaid@umich.edu or 734-763-9101.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

• Eligible applicants for each session will be selected based on GPA and CTP (credits towards program).
  • MBA 1 students: all the first year core classes must be complete prior to May or June session.
  • Evening MBA students: first consideration will be given to students who have completed 30 or more credits. Final selection of candidates will be based on credits earned as well as strength of academic record, up to capacity in the Washington Campus session. Evening MBA students must not have other classes which would conflict during the dates of the Washington Campus session.
• All applicants will receive notification of Ross acceptance or denial within one week following the deadline.
• We will place remaining eligible student names on a waitlist in order of selection in the event that someone cancels or if we receive more spaces.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please visit the Washington Campus website. If you have additional questions regarding this program, please contact Academic Services at rossacadservices@umich.edu or 734-647-4933.