Washington D.C. | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

The GIE will focus on public policy and how it overlaps with business. Washington D.C. is home to 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many lobbying groups, professional associations, international organizations, non-profits, and trade unions. Washington’s economic influence continues to grow in the sectors of finance, public policy, education, and scientific research. During the program, students will visit the U.S. Capitol to learn about the U.S.’s legislative history, as well as a foreign embassy. Students will also visit numerous companies during the week.

Students will also engage in a hands-on service-learning activity during their time in Washington, actively working to better the community they are visiting while learning about the challenges unique to the area through a management discussion.

Eligibility

GPA Requirement: None
Language Prerequisite: None
Class During Program: None
Language of Instruction: English

Application Dates

Application Opens: Aug. 15, 2021
Application Deadline: Oct. 18, 2021

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Program Information

Program Terms and Dates

Application Requirements

You must be admitted to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program as a business major or minor to apply for this program. Pre-business students, non-business majors and minors, and non-UNC students are not eligible. Admission status will be verified for all applicants.

The following items are required for application to the program.

Essay (written and video)
Resume
Scholarship
Campus Safety/Honor Code
Attendance at one of the following group informational interviews
- October 13, 2021 – 5:00pm – McColl 3500
- October 14, 2021 – 5:00pm – McColl 3500

Complete application information and instructions can be found on the Undergraduate Business Global Programs Apply page. Access the application through the Undergraduate Business Programs Application Portal.

Accessibility

Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

You will be enrolled in a 3.0 credit hour course during Spring semester, earning UNC business elective credit and satisfying the requirements for Experiential Education.
Selected participants will be expected to actively contribute and engage in the course from the first session through the end of the program. Missing a class for personal reasons is not excused.
Possible assignments could be a combination of:
Completing a cultural profile
Journaling about cultural, career and academic subjects
Team projects such as podcast broadcasts, storyboarding, infographic creation and presentation, and/or presenting about company visits
Reading responses.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
Tuition & Program Fees¹	$3,500

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

Out of Pocket Estimates**
Expense	Estimated Amount
Domestic Airfare	$250
Personal Expenses
Meals Not Provided by Program	$200
Travel Insurance	$100
Local Transportation Not Provided by Program	$50
Hotel Incidentals (ex. Laundry, Phone)	$25

Total Estimated Expenses:	$4,125

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer to study abroad, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw after accepting an offer must email UBP Global Programs at ubpglobal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu stating in full the reasons for the late withdrawal. Students who withdraw from UBP Global administered programs are responsible for non-recoverable costs. Your cashier’s account will be assessed an additional charge to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs have committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal, such costs may include, housing, meals, transportation, and faculty or staff compensation.

¹Includes accommodations (including breakfast daily and wireless internet), travel as part of the program, venue rental if required, airport transfers, some lunches, and cultural activities as outlined on the itinerary, gratuities for guides and study abroad administrative fee ($700).

**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Anna Hayes on Wednesdays from 2-4 PM to learn more about this program and other Global Immersion Electives. (login required).

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