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 of large-scale systems and infrastructure.
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.
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.
Application due
Closed
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This program is open to all students.
There may be meetings beforehand to discuss course requirements and trip logistics.
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
Start Your adventure
"This Study Away trip gave me unforgettable experiences, new knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. Visiting places like the U.S. Capitol allowed me to see how the government operates in real life and gain a deeper
understanding of the topics we study in class. I was surprised by the level of security and learned a lot about the importance of public service and civic responsibility."
- Arshpreet Kaur, Summer 2026
"My favorite part was the Library of Congress; being surrounded by centuries' worth of information was borderline spiritual. Navigating through the city and using the metro can only be learned via experiencing it in real time.
This trip is a unique opportunity for personal growth and professional connections. Anyone interested in federal employment should consider this opportunity as a step towards their career."
- Jonathan Hatcher, Summer 2026
" I am so glad I decided to go on this trip. It gave me the chance to learn outside of the classroom, meet interesting professionals, and visit places that most people only hear about.
Seeing everything in person gave me a whole new appreciation for how technology and government systems work together. I learned about how Senate hearings are conducted, the history of our nation's Capitol, and about what the Secret Service does."
