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BADM 4001

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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 community engaged scholarship, or a selected student leadership position at GWSB.

Please watch the YouTube video to get an overview of the BADM 4001 course and learn about the registration process.

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.

BADM 4001 can be repeated for credit up to two times for a maximum of 3 total credits. Repeating BADM 4001 is subject to prior instructor approval and is only available for select sections (Undergraduate Research, Community Engaged Scholarship, and Internship). Students are not permitted to repeat the GWSB Undergraduate BLD Program Mentors or GWSB Student Leadership sections.

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.

Registration Process

Registration into this course is facilitated by GWSB Undergraduate Programs (not through GWeb). Students must obtain departmental approval via GWSB Undergraduate Programs through the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form to be registered for the course - permission varies across sections; detailed information for each section is below. Please review the permission requirements listed below in the "BADM 4001 Section Information & Deadlines" drop-down menu for each section well in advance to help with your preparation for this course and ensure you have the information needed to request departmental approval for registration.

Enrolling in this course involves students taking initiative - it is the student’s responsibility to proactively seek out opportunities to register for this course. Students should start early, utilize the available resources if help is needed, and not wait until their final semester at GW to take this course.

Please note: If you register for BADM 4001 in the fall or spring semester, the fee is included in your tuition (up to 18 credit hours). However, when you register for BADM 4001 in the summer, you have to pay per credit hour, as determined by the university. For any questions related to BADM 4001 registration, please email GWSB Undergraduate Programs at [email protected].

BADM 4001 Registration Request Form

Registration Enrollment Deadline

Registration requests must be submitted before the prescribed deadlines, which are listed below, and are typically by the end of the first week of classes to meet the add/drop deadline for enrollment. It is important for students to begin their registration process at the start of course registration. Registration requests will not be accepted beyond these deadlines.

  • Spring 2025 Deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET
    The Registration Request Form will open on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

International students requiring Curricular Practical Training (CPT) should start their registration process earlier due to processing timelines. International students should meet with their International Services Office advisor to discuss their eligibility and the process needed to secure CPT approval. Please reference below for additional International Student Registration reminders and details.

International Student Registration Reminder

International students who would like to enroll in BADM 4001 should meet with an International Services Office (ISO) Advisor to discuss any pertinent employment and visa requirements. This is specifically important for the sections that include off-campus employment: Community Engaged Scholarship and Internship sections. International students with an F-1 visa should also review the ISO website with employment regulations to learn more about eligibility requirements and impacts on areas such as Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

BADM 4001 Section Information & Details 

BADM 4001-10 GWSB Undergraduate BLD Program Mentors

This section is for GWSB students who are selected to serve as mentors for the Business Leader Development Program courses (BADM 1001 & 1002, BADM 1003, or BADM 3001).

  • Semesters Offered: Fall only
  • Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location. The BADM 4001 course meeting would be in addition to the required weekly BLD Program Mentor cohort meetings.
  • Who is Eligible: Students who are currently serving and hired as Mentors in the BLD Program for the semester that you are enrolled in BADM 4001.
  • Registration Process:
    • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements for this section to ensure you meet all requirements before submitting your registration request.
    • Step 2: Complete the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form to submit your request for review.
    • Step 3: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review your request and determine if you meet the requirements for enrollment. If you meet the requirements and there are registration spots left in the section, you will be enrolled. If you do not meet the requirements or if the section is full then GWSB Undergraduate Programs will reach out to you.
BADM 4001-11 GWSB Student 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: Students who are recognized as student leaders in GWSB-Affiliated Undergraduate Student Organizations who are in advanced leadership roles within their respective organizations during the semester that they would be enrolled in this course. Advanced leadership roles specifically include all Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) Executive Board members and student leaders who are serving in positions at the Vice President-level and above (e.g. President, Executive/Senior Vice President, Vice President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Events, etc.) in GWSB-Affiliated Undergraduate Student Organizations.

  • Registration Process:

    • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements for this section to ensure you meet all requirements prior to submitting your registration request.

    • Step 2: Complete the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form to submit your request for review.

    • Step 3: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review your request and determine if you meet the requirements for enrollment. If you meet the requirements and there are registration spots left in the section, you will be enrolled. If you do not meet the requirements or if the section is full then GWSB Undergraduate Programs will reach out to you.

BADM 4001-12 Undergraduate Research

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

  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

  • Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location.

  • Who is Eligible: Students who are selected for a formal undergraduate research experience with a GW Faculty member for the semester that they would be enrolled in BADM 4001.

    • It is the student's responsibility to proactively identify and secure an eligible undergraduate research experience at GW before submitting a registration request. Please reference the links below for resources to support you in searching for potential research opportunities. 

  • Registration Process:

    • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements for this section and secure an approved research opportunity that meets all requirements before submitting your registration request.

    • Step 2: Once a research position has been secured, the student must complete the BADM 4001 Undergraduate Research Agreement Form (PDF) with their GW Faculty Member and submit it through the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form.

      • Please make sure to review the Undergraduate Research Agreement Form in its entirety to ensure compliance. A signature from the GW Faculty member who is sponsoring the research opportunity is required.

    • Step 3: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review your request and determine if you meet the requirements for enrollment. If you meet the requirements and there are registration spots left in the section, you will be enrolled. If you do not meet the requirements or if the section is full then GWSB Undergraduate Programs will reach out to you.

BADM 4001-13 Community-Engaged Scholarship

This section is offered through a partnership with the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service. This section provides students with opportunities to work with local nonprofit and public service organizations, leveraging their business skills to contribute to these organizations’ capacity to serve our community and address social change. Learn about some of the Community Engaged Scholarship completed by BADM 4001 students in previous semesters here.

  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

  • Meeting Day/Time: Please reference the GW Schedule of Classes for the meeting day/time/location.

    • The semester allows for 15 weeks of service toward project goals. Allowing for onboarding time, students serving five hours per week will meet the 70-hours of service expected for this one-credit course. Orientation, training, and work toward project goals whether completed on or off-site all contribute toward this requirement. Time spent traveling to/from the site or completing course reflection assignments does not count toward the total hours.

  • Who is Eligible: Students who are selected for a formal Community-Engaged Scholarship Internship for the semester of enrollment in BADM 4001.

    • Students must apply for and be selected for one of the Community-Engaged Scholarship (CES) Internships through the GW Serves GivePulse website.  

      • Note: New positions will continue to be added on a rolling basis. Selection will continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled. For details on deadlines, best consideration, and applying for Community Engaged Scholarship internships, please review the GW Serves GivePulse website.

  • Registration Process:

    • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements for this section and secure an approved Community Engaged Scholarship position to ensure you meet all requirements before submitting your registration request.

    • Step 2: If selected for an approved role, please complete the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form to submit your request for review.
    • Step 3: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review your request with the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service and determine if you meet the requirements for enrollment. If you meet the requirements and there are registration spots left in the section, you will be enrolled. If you do not meet the requirements or if the section is full then GWSB Undergraduate Programs will reach out to you.
BADM 4001-14 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: Students who are offered an internship/job for the semester they wish to enroll in BADM 4001. For BADM 4001, the term “internship” is defined as an employment opportunity in which a student works in one role for a minimum of 70 hours total in the academic semester that they are requesting to enroll in BADM 4001. The internship/job should provide significant opportunities for students to gain practical experience that complements their academic learning. Examples of internships include paid and non-paid employment opportunities off-campus as well as on-campus employment through the GW Office of Student Employment. Important Note: this section must be taken in a separate semester if the student is enrolled in TSTD 4102: Practicum.

    • It is the student’s responsibility to search for their own internship and complete all necessary steps for their internship search process. It is important to plan accordingly. We strongly recommend starting the internship search at least 3-4 months in advance of the academic semester. Some internship recruitment cycles even start 9-12 months in advance.

    • Students can search for internships on their own or through the GW Handshake website. Students may also search for on-campus jobs through 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.

    • While the student’s internship should be during the semester in which they wish to enroll in BADM 4001, the internship does not need to span the entire length of the course as long as all course expectations are met.

  • Registration Process:

    • Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements for this section and secure an approved internship to ensure you meet all requirements before submitting your registration request.

    • Step 2: Once an internship position has been secured, the student must complete the BADM 4001 Internship Agreement Form (PDF) with their supervisor and submit the Internship Agreement Form with their internship/job offer letter through the BADM 4001 Registration Request Form.
      • Be sure to review the Internship Agreement Form in its entirety. Additional documentation on company letterhead and a signature from the internship supervisor are required.
    • Step 3: GWSB Undergraduate Programs will review your request and determine if you meet the requirements for enrollment. If you meet the requirements and there are registration spots left in the section, you will be enrolled. If you do not meet the requirements or if the section is full then GWSB Undergraduate Programs will reach out to you.