PUAD 627: Politics,
Policymaking, and Public
Administration
Important dates:
June 3-4
June 12
June 13-17
Class at American University, Washington, DC
Travel day & Opening Dinner
Programming in Brussels, Belgium
Course Description:
Politics, Policymaking, and Public Administration (PUAD-627) is a required course for the Key
Executive Leadership MPA degree. The course is designed to compare the challenges of politics,
policymaking and public administration of the United States and European Union. As public servants are
faced more and more with decisions having a global impact, this course is designed to provide a greater
understanding of the processes and influences guiding those decisions both home and abroad.
The first two days of the course at AU provides an review of the structure of the US government, and from
that standard base of understanding, the relationship between the different stakeholders, lawmakers and
policymakers. This prepares students for the second part of the course in Brussels.
In Brussels, students learn from high-ranking officials from the EU Parliament, Commission and Council,
and from staff members of various governance entities. In addition, students will spend a day with
representatives from NATO, discussing current controversies in the NATO community.
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Attend the Virtual Info Session
Date: Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
RSVP online! Copy and paste this link into your browser to access the sign up form:
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Important information
Dates:
June 3-4
June 12
June 13-17
Class at American University, Washington, DC
Travel day & Kick off dinner. (Attendance required)
Programming in Brussels, Belgium
Attendance and timeliness is 100% mandatory.
Costs:
1. Tuition and Course fee
Key 50
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Double: Tuition of $5,484 + Course Fee of $725 = $6,209
Single: Tuition of $5,484 + Course Fee of $1,175 = $6,659
Non-Credit participation requires a course fee of $2,000.00.
Note: The course fee covers hotel costs and group meals.
2. Out of Pocket Expenses
• Students are responsible for airfare as well as transportation to and from the airport.
• All meals with the exception of three dinners on Sunday, June 12th, Tuesday, June 14th and
Thursday, June 16th
• Any additional hotel nights before or after the scheduled dates
Registration Process
Due Date
3/4/2016
4/1/2016
5/6/2016
5/6/2016
5/6/2016
Deliverable
Complete Online Registration Form. Please see the link below.
Submit payment of $500.00 via Student Portal or agency payment. You will receive further
instruction once you have registered.
Complete Travel form and send to Sheree.
Send copy of Passport to Sheree via email or mail. Contact information included below.
Submit remaining balance of course fee via Student Portal or agency payment.
Complete the Online Registration form here:
http://goo.gl/forms/jByTytxomN
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*You can request a refund of this deposit after yours or your
employer’s/agency’s payment has posted.
You cannot attend the course until all requirements
listed above have been met. You will receive a final email
confirmation from Sheree upon receipt of all required
forms and deposit.
Travel Information:
Airport
It is recommended that you fly into Brussels Airport (BRU).
Ground Transportation
For ground transportation information, please visit the
Brussels Airport website: http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/passngr/to_from_brussels_airport/
Hotel
Brussels Marriott Hotel
Address: Rue A Orts 3-7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Web site: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/brudt-brussels-marriott-hotel/
Check-in/check-out:
• Check-in 15:00 (3:00pm), June 12th, 2016
• Check-out 12:00 (noon), June 17th, 2016
You have the option to check in up to three days earlier and/or check out three days after the course, at the
same rate of the room block:
1. €179.00 single occupancy room/night
2. €199.00 double occupancy room/night (i.e. €99.50/person)
*Please inform Sheree when you sign up for this course if you will be electing this option so it can be included
in your reservation.
While this is included in your block reservation, you are responsible for paying Marriott directly for
any additional nights.
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Tentative Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the course fee?
The course fee covers:
• Room cost
• Transportation for course related travel
• Breakfast at the hotel each class day
• Three dinners in Brussels— Sunday, June 12th, Tuesday, June 14th and Thursday, June 16th
What are the room options?
• Double room: sharing with a Key student
• Single room: one bed/one occupant
• Guest: shares a double room with a Key student
I plan to bring a guest. How will that work?
In your registration form, you will inform Key of your guest’s name so that we can place you together in a
hotel room. Please note that all guests’ expenses are their responsibility. If you are bringing more than one
guest, they will need to make their own hotel accommodations.
When should I book my flight?
You should reserve a ticket as soon as you are confirmed for the course. As with most flights, waiting until
the last minute may result in an increased fare.
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Can I arrive early or depart later?
Yes. However, you are responsible for the additional
costs.
I don’t have a passport, what do I need to do to get
one?
To obtain a passport please visit
http://travel.state.gov/passport/ . The passport should
be valid up until 3 months prior to the trip. (3/12/2016
or earlier)
What should I pack?
Business casual attire is recommended for classes. Business attire is required for the visits at NATO and EU.
Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Program contact:
Sheree Brand
Key MPA Graduate Advisor
Key Executive Leadership Program
School of Public Affairs | American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Watkins Room G15
Washington, DC 20016
Email: sbrand@american.edu
Phone: (202) 885-6268
Fax: (202) 885-1176
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