The George Washington University

The George Washington University (GW) was established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, and provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society.

The George Washington University offers a select group of career-focused graduate degree and certificate programs at convenient locations near you in Washington, DC and throughout Virginia. The convenience of attending classes near home, work or online enables working adults to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to gain an edge in today's highly competitive job market. All classes afford students the same academic excellence offered at GW's main campus in convenient evening and weekend class formats.

MBA in Health Care Management (Online)

Constantly improving the affordability, innovation, and quality of health care is a goal shared by all leaders in the health care industry. Whether your role in health care focuses on individual, team or organizational effectiveness, you must possess the necessary business skills to advance.

Finding success in the health care industry is an individual feat and has different meanings for different people. You may find success in a boardroom; in an entrepreneurial venture; or in the private, government or not-for-profit sector. The Health Care MBA recognizes this diversity and has created a program for leaders in all capacities of the health care field.

The Health Care MBA has been developed by experienced faculty who have roots in the health care field. The online learning format mixes the best of traditional learning and makes it even better by utilizing the advantages of the Internet. You can earn your MBA while you maintain a work and home life.

The advantages of the online MBA program include:

• Flexibility - Log in anytime, from any Internet connection. Post responses on the discussion board, receive feedback, and submit assignments, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Connection - Gain individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow learners as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts.
• Interaction - Post and respond to messages with fellow leaders. e-Learning puts you much closer to the thinking and experience of your instructors and classmates.
• Timely curriculum - Course content is continually updated. Assignments incorporate the specific issues you deal with at work allowing you to apply lessons from each course.

The Health Care MBA program is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Master of Professional Studies in Political Management (Online)

The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management offers an online Master's in Political Management. This professional master's degree will provide you with a new perspective on how to positively influence the political process at the national, state or local levels. By going beyond theory with a curriculum that teaches practical applications to politics today, this master's degree gives you hands-on experience that will boost your political career.

You can complete all coursework online without sacrificing your home or work life. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of campaign management, lobbying and government relations, issues management and advocacy, fundraising, corporate and trade association public affairs, polling and strategic research techniques, and political leadership.

Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations (Online)

The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management offers an online Master's in Strategic Public Relations. This master's degree delves into the underpinnings of the field integrated with the practical application of communications, ethics, research, public policy, politics and the emerging demands of new media. This program will have particular relevance to public relations professionals who work in public policy and politics, PR firms, and corporate or non-profit PR departments. Finally, an online master's degree designed for fresh thinkers and influential communicators.

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