Acquire the fundamentals to effectively run your organizaton's political action committee with this graduate certificate. Designed for working professionals, classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings during the week on Capitol Hill.

• 5-course (15-credit-hour) program
• Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings on Capitol Hill at the Hall of the States
• Certificate can be completed in as little as two semesters; the usual student takes two courses a semester, and finishes in one year
• Coursework completed in the certificate program can be applied to the Master's Degree in Legislative Affairs or the Master's Degree in Political Management

The challenges of coordinated political action and campaign finance uncertainty make it more important than ever that professionally trained and savvy leaders manage political action committees. The George Washington University's Graduate Certificate Program in PACs and Political Management is designed to give professional PAC managers the fundamental skill set to effectively run their organization's political action committee and successfully tackle the daunting realities of political finance and action.

The program's five-course curriculum provides the kind of flexibility today's political professionals want most - the ability to tailor course work to suit their particular goals while addressing their organization's needs.

The program was developed in close consultation with leading experts in the PAC, political action and campaign finance arenas. The resulting certificate work addresses the gamut of skills and knowledge necessary for successful PAC operation, from issue advocacy to solicitation, from fundraising to grassroots campaigns, from budgeting to candidate selection.

The program is anchored by a course in PAC management. Students complete the certificate by selecting an additional four courses from a list of targeted classes designed to build relevant political skills.

Successful PACs and Political Management Certificate students may also elect to apply the five courses towards the master's degree programs in political management or legislative affairs.

Other Resources
PACS and Political Management Degree Requirements
Political Management Courses and Syllabi
Political Management Faculty