A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

THE USA SHORT PROGRAMS

Washington, D.C. 

Politics, Policy and Finance – the Governing Institutions of the United States 

New dates forthcoming

 


The program is open to the entire UCR community!
 
Visit to Washington D.C.


This short, intensive program is designed to expose students of all degree programs – both graduate and undergraduate – to the nation's capital. Participants will spend two-full days with direct access to policy scholars and influencers in the heart of Washington D.C. The program includes briefings, lectures, and cultural tours of the City. Open to all members of the UCR community, not only to students.
 

Arrival Sunday – Welcome to Washington D.C.

  • Participants are encouraged to explore the City, visit museums and settle in
  • Welcome orientation at Willard Hotel and visit to the National Christmas Tree


Day One – Policy in the Current Political Climate

  • 9 am – 12 pm: Lectures at George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government, partner campus 
  • Selected Topics: 
     - Political Polarization 
     - Gender and Race in the Policy Context 
     - National Security and Intelligence
  • Meet at Arlington National Cemetery and group visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 
  • Private city tour of Washington, D.C.
  • Dinner at leisure


Day Two – Government in Action (or Inaction

  • Briefing at a federal agency such as the Department of Agriculture – How law is implemented
  • Briefing at a lobbying firm – How policy is influenced 
  • Briefing with a D.C. national security expert – How governing really works 
  • Briefing with Political Action Committee expert
  • Exterior walking lecture with Dr. Jasso at the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and U.S. Capitol
  • Program concludes 
  • Farewell team dinner


Day Three – Individual return or continue your D.C. journey 



Lectures by Dr. Jasso will include the public policy process as well as fiscal and monetary policy.

 

For More Information on the Program:

Please contact Dr. Sean Jasso

Sean Jasso headshot

 


 

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley
Three-Day Intensive of The Epicenter of All Things Tech 

Dates forthcoming

  • We will explore the academic and corporate giants of technology - Stanford, Berkeley, Google, Facebook, and more. 
  • Lectures on the future of tech and Silicon Valley's enduring influence 
  • Our inaugural trip to Silicon Valley 

For more information, contact Dr. Sean Jasso.

 

New York City

UCR School of Business - Global Programs - Washington, DC, New York
Three-Day Intensive in Manhattan - The Financial Capital of the United States 

Dates forthcoming

  • Our 2nd annual trip to NYC
  • We will explore the incredible energy of America's largest and most dynamic city
  • Visits include Wall Street, the UN, banking and policy executives, cultural monuments like the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center and a Broadway Show

For more information, contact Dr. Sean Jasso.