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BADM 4001 Business Leader Launch

BADM 4001: Business Leader Launch is an experiential learning course that is part of the Business Leader Development (BLD) Program and is designed to enhance your education and preparation for your career. This experiential course focuses on synthesizing the knowledge you gained in previous BLD courses and in your other courses at GW into one culminating experience such as an internship, an undergraduate research project, a selected student leadership position at GWSB, or a community engaged scholarship opportunity.

Course Prerequisites

• BADM 1001 and 1002 (or BADM 1003 for transfer students) are required as prerequisites for this course.
• BADM 3001 is not a prerequisite, but students are highly encouraged to complete it prior to BADM 4001 in order to maximize their experience in the course and the overall BLD Program.

Course Restrictions

BADM 4001 is required for GWSB students in the Bachelor of Science Program degree program if this course is listed as a required course in the School of Business Pre-Business Courses block on DegreeMAP.

Students can enroll in only one section of BADM 4001 in a given semester.

Review the BADM 4001 Section drop-down menus below for additional section-specific restrictions.

BADM 4001 Section Information & Details 

Courses Offered in Spring 2027:

BADM 4001: Internships

This section is for GWSB students who have been offered an eligible internship or job for the semester in which they will enroll in this course.

• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • The Summer Internship section of BADM 4001 occurs over both summer course sessions (14 weeks total).
• Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location.
• Who is Eligible: Open to students with an eligible paid or unpaid position (off-campus or GW Student Employment) requiring at least 70 total hours during the same semester as their BADM 4001 enrollment.
• It is the student’s responsibility to search for their own internship and complete all necessary steps for their internship search process. We strongly recommend starting the internship search at least 3-4 months in advance of the academic semester.
• Finding an Internship: Students are responsible for securing their own position and are encouraged to start searching 3–4 months in advance via the GW Handshake website or the GW Student Employment website. Students who need assistance with the internship search should meet with a staff member from the F. David Fowler Career Center.
• Timeline:  The internship must occur during the enrollment semester, but it does not need to span the entire term as long as all course requirements and hours are met.
• No Double-Counting:  The internship must be independent and cannot satisfy requirements or award credit for any other course or practicum (e.g., TSTD 4102). If you are enrolled in another course awarding credit for work experience, BADM 4001 must be taken in a separate semester.
• Registration Process:
  • Once an internship position is secured, submit the following through the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form:
    • The BADM 4001 Internship Agreement Form completed and signed by your supervisor (requires a handwritten signature or time-stamped e-signature)
      • Supervisor Email note: The supervisor email address must be an actual company email address. @yahoo.com or @gmail.com or similar personal email addresses will not be accepted.
    • Offer Letter: Official documentation provided on company letterhead.

Internship Agreement Form

BADM 4001: GWSB Student Organization Leadership

This section of BADM 4001 is for select student leaders in GWSB-Affiliated Undergraduate Student Organizations.

• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location.
• Who is Eligible:  Student leaders in GWSB-Affiliated Undergraduate Student Organizations holding an advanced Executive Board-level role (e.g., President, Executive VP, VP of Marketing, Treasurer, Secretary) or serving on the UBA Executive Board during their enrollment semester.
• Registration Process:
  • Complete the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form and upload proof of your election, selection, or appointment to an eligible student leadership position.

BADM 4001: Undergraduate Research

This section is for GWSB students who have been selected to conduct research with a GW Faculty Member.

• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location.
• Who is Eligible: Students participating in a formal undergraduate research experience with a GW Faculty member during the same semester as their BADM 4001 enrollment.
• Student Responsibility: Students must secure an eligible research position before requesting registration. To find opportunities:
  • Search for research positions through the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship website or the Student Research Commons Hub website.
  • Visit the GW Student Employment website for potential paid research opportunities across campus using the keyword "research."
  • Ask one of your GW faculty members if they have any available research opportunities that might be suitable for an official undergraduate research project.
• Course Overlap Restriction:
  • Your undergraduate research project must be entirely independent and cannot double-count for other course credit (e.g., independent study or practicum).
• Registration Process:
  • Once a research position has been secured, the student must complete the BADM 4001 Undergraduate Research Agreement Form (PDF) with their GW Faculty Member (requires a handwritten signature or time-stamped e-signature).

Undergraduate Research Agreement Form

Registration & Deadlines

Registration for BADM 4001 is managed directly by GWSB Undergraduate Programs rather than through GWeb. Departmental approval is required for all sections via the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form. Because requirements vary by section, please review the specific section guidelines prior to applying.

Enrolling requires student initiative—be sure to secure your opportunity early and avoid waiting until your final semester.

• Tuition & Fees: Fall and Spring semester registrations are included in full-time tuition (up to 18 credit hours). Summer registration requires per-credit tuition payment. For any questions regarding tuition, contact [email protected].

• International Students: F-1 visa students may not request enrollment in the Internship section with an off-campus position; we cannot support CPT authorization for BADM 4001 at this time.

• Questions? Contact GWSB Undergraduate Programs at [email protected].

Spring 2027 Key Dates:

• Form Opens:  Monday, November 9, 2026
• Submission Deadline:  Friday, January 8, 2027 at 5:00pm ET.

Important Enrollment & Timeline Notice

• Processing & Notifications: You will receive an email regarding your enrollment status or any missing documentation by Friday, January 15, 2027 at 5:00pm. Please do not email Undergraduate Programs regarding your application status prior to this date.

Please Note: Submission of a request does not guarantee enrollment. Seats are granted based on space and completion of all required documentation. Do not wait until the last minute! Seats are limited and fill up quickly. 

Step-by-Step Application Overview

Before submitting your BADM 4001 registration request, please review the steps below:

1. Check Eligibility & Prerequisites: Review the specific section guidelines in the accordion menu above to ensure your experience meets all eligibility requirements.

2. Verify Schedule & Conflicts: Review the GW Schedule of Classes and confirm GW Schedule of Classes that the desired section meeting time does not conflict with your current class schedule or other commitments.  

3. Gather Required Documentation: Prepare all necessary supporting documents (e.g., internship agreement form, offer letter, undergraduate research form) as listed in your section’s checklist.

4. Submit Request Form: Complete the online BADM 4001 Registration Request Form by the published deadline.

Please ensure you complete and submit the entire request form. Uploading files to Box is only part of the process—you must reach the final page and click Submit.  You are not done until you receive a GWSB confirmation email (a Box notification is not a submission confirmation).

5. Review & Notification: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review all applications and you will receive an email regarding your status or missing materials. Please do not email to check your status prior to Friday, January 15, 2027.

The BADM 4001 Registration Request Form will open on Monday, November 9, 2026.

BADM 4001 Registration Request Form