Business & Society Series
Quick Facts
Available to:
Online MBA, Online MiM, Online MHRM, Online MSPM
No additional tuition cost*
Offered in spring and summer
*Does not include travel costs to Washington, D.C. or room and board
The GW School of Business strives to provide online graduate students with an exceptional education and the flexibility they need. Our students can also experience campus learning firsthand through our elective Business & Society Series.
These on-campus immersions take place in Washington, D.C. over the course of four days. Each immersion is focused on one topic, with an abundance of opportunities to engage, network and collaborate.
Key Benefits of On-Campus Immersions
These immersive experiences provide students with the opportunity to get to know peers and faculty, network with industry professionals, build skills that align with their career goals, and explore GW’s Foggy Bottom campus and surrounding Washington, D.C. area.
Events include:
- Onsite visits to local corporations, NGOs, regulatory bodies and policy think-tanks
- Guest lectures and panel discussions featuring top industry experts
- Interactive workshops with faculty and peers
'The hallmark of the Business and Society series is without a doubt the speakers, as they comprise the majority of the program content'
Deedi Yang
MBA
"Having the opportunity to hear from prosecutors, FBI investigators, the SEC, a reporter, a defense attorney and an attorney representing whistleblowers was extremely powerful. As a CFO, the Corporate Fraud and Corruption course was extremely valuable for me in a very practical way."
Maisha Williams
MBA
"The Privatization, Nationalization & Public Private Partnerships class transformed my mindset to think forward leaning and directly apply the knowledge and experience from the class directly to day-to-day life, both personally and professionally."
Chris Lembesis
MBA
"The involvement of distinguished guest-speakers, each evolving in different sectors as foresight strategists, provided students with invaluable insights."
Fatoumata Zahara Savane
MA Applied Economics
Example Business & Society Topics
Each Business & Society on-campus immersion will focus on a unique topic. Past immersions have focused on:
Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation
- Artificial intelligence
- Fintech
- Cryptocurrency
- Autonomous vehicles
- Crowdfunding for development
Finance, Investment & Economic Systems
- Blended finance
- Impact investing
- Privatization, nationalization & public-private partnerships
- Corporate fraud & corruption
- Startup resilience
Strategy, Innovation & Future Readiness
- Strategic foresight
- Developing norms to create shared value
- Market and nonmarket environments
Business, Policy & Society
- Business, government & society
- Business, society & government
- Business and institutional relationships
- Engaging through think tanks & business organizations
Learn more about the Business & Society Series On-Campus Immersions.