Travel to Washington D.C. and see how your MGA coursework gets applied at the federal level and in a major metropolitan area. You'll get to discover cybersecurity, data integrity, privacy, and trust at the national level. Ethics, law, and technology go hand-in-hand throughout this study away experience, and you'll learn how complex topics are put into action with real-world examples.
Learn New Skills
Evaluate information technology policy, compliance, and legal requirements within organizations.
Analyze cyber legislation and policies to address opportunities and threats.
Assess flaws in cyber policies, practices, and capabilities.
Program Overview
Cost & Requirements
Courses
Date
June 1 - 5, 2026
Locations
Capitol Tour
FBI
State Department
NSA Museum
Secret Service Field Office
Pentagon Tour
Spy Museum
Library of Congress
Smithsonian National Zoo
Air and Space Museum
Basilica
Housing
Dorms at the Catholic University of America
Cost
$800
Cost includes the following:
Plane ticket with the group
Reimbursement up to Contour Macon–DFW cost
Lodging at Catholic University of America
Daily breakfast at CUA
Unlimited Metro subway pass
Some local transportation and registration costs
Cost does not include:
Lunches, Dinners, Snacks
Personal Excursions
Incidentals/Souvenirs
If students travel from another location, they arrange their own flights but receive reimbursement equivalent to the group flight cost.
Financial aid can cover the program fee, but students should confirm with financial aid early. Registration is encouraged early due to limited flight availability and scheduling logistics.
Application due
March 31, 2026
Registration is encouraged early due to limited flight availability and scheduling logistics.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This program is open to all students.
There may be meetings beforehand to discuss course requirements and trip logistics.
Physical Activity Level
Moderate
There will be lots of walking throughout the program.
Level
Course
Credit Hours
Undergradaute
ITC 4299 - Special Topics in Information Technology
3
Graduate
ITC 6299 - Special Topics in Information Technology
3
Apply by March 1st, 2026
Join an immersive educational experience in Washington D.C. and earn academic credit.
