European Union: Institutions, Power Holders, and Policies
-- APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, April 30th 2024
Course Number: CPS 6200.DE (3 credits) CRN 72781 + 72740 (see below for details)
Professor: Dr. Natalia Dinello
Welcome Meeting: August 7
Blackboard-Based Course Dates: Monday, August 12 – Saturday, September 7 2024
Immersion program in Brussels, headquarters of the European Union (EU): Sunday, September 8 – Saturday, September 14 2024
Additional information can be found on the
GSPM Website and in our
FAQs.
Is This Program for Me?
Are you . . .
- interested in learning about and operating in international markets, accounting for the complexities of different political and social environments?
- curious about influencing governments, parliaments, associations and civil society organizations as well as their leaders and staff around the world?
- seeking to advance a cause or commerce in the European Union?
- looking to bring about change in the region and the world?
If so, we invite you to join us.
Students who successfully complete these courses gain a first-hand understanding of how to effectively engage, communicate, and work in diverse cultures.
The focus is on politics and policy.
Abstract:
The four-week asynchronous course will pursue the following learning objectives:
- Develop knowledge of the EU political institutions and their operation, including decision-making processes and policy formulation and implementation.
- Empower and prepare students for success and leadership in engagement with EU players and power holders.
- Advance experiential knowledge to enhance analytical and strategic skills in support of the United States’ relations with the EU.
An immersion program in Brussels, Belgium, which serves as the EU headquarters, will be developed in close cooperation with the School of Communication of the University of Navarra, a Spanish partner of the Graduate School of Political Management. It will include meetings with EU officials and experts, Brussels-based NGOs, business, security and PR firms, and media for an in-depth understanding of today's EU realities and its future prospects.
This course and related in-country program are open to graduate students and juniors and seniors among undergraduates.
Why study the European Union?
European Union: Institutions, Power Holders, and Policies will explore the challenges of advocacy and communications as an organization in countries throughout Europe. Despite the familiarity many Americans feel they have with European traditions, the labyrinth of cultures and decision-making structures within Europe makes politics, policies, and communications a surprisingly challenging task. Increasingly, organizations as diverse as Exxon and Greenpeace need to work not only with political, regulatory, and media in their own countries, but also in every corner of the world.
Why visit Brussels?
With Brussels as the home to most of the important European Union institutions, it forms the perfect backdrop to our study. The complexity of engaging society in the multifaceted area requires careful study.
During our travel period in Brussels, students will gain insights into the course, European Union: Institutions, Power Holders, and Policies from the exchange of ideas with business leaders, American diplomats, European political leaders, and other key influencers in the region.
What will my days be like in Brussels?
Following is a
sample itinerary for one day abroad:
Tentative itinerary: Day 1 of the EU-Brussels immersion program
7:00-9:00am: Breakfast at hotel (included in room rate, booked by GSPM)
9:30am-12:00pm: The European Commission: Geopolitics and EU-US Relations
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch and briefing at the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU
2:30-4:00pm: The European Parliament: Perspectives of Political Parties
4:30-6:00pm: Panel discussion at a government relations firm
Evening: Dinner and activities on students' own
What Dates Are the Class and the Travel to Brussels?
Blackboard-Based Classes: Monday, August 12 – Saturday, September 7 2024. Lectures, associated comprehension questions, and assignments will be made available on Blackboard. Due dates will be listed on the syllabus.
Global Perspective Residency in Brussels: Sunday, September 8 – Saturday, September 14 2024
When Do I Apply?
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, April 30th
How Much Will This Cost?
How Much Will This Cost?
Tuition: $5,640 ($1,880/credit)
Airfare: ~$800-$1,500 roundtrip
Program Fee:
- CRN 72781 - $1,750 double room option
- CRN 72740 - $2,555 single room option
NOTE: The listed fees are subject to change. The "Estimated Total on GW Bill" comprises the costs that will appear on the GW Student Accounts bill. All other expenses -- including international airfare, non-group meals, non-group transportation, passport and visa fees, etc. -- will be sought out and paid by students directly and will not be billed through the university. GSPM reserves the right to change this program at any time without notice.
Questions? Please email Jessilyn Larsen, jlarsen9@gwu.edu
