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Global Leadership Program, Panama City
July 1 - August 1, 2011

The Global Leadership Program, Panama is a is a comprehensive two-week program that includes: a university course, cultural activities, and community service. The program is open to university students from around the world. We are happy to host this program with the University of Monterrey (UDEM) and its Leadership and Challenge Center (CLDL).

 

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UNIVERSITY COURSE: LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE


We offer a specially designed course, Leadership and Organizational Change. The course explores the dynamic environment modern-day leaders must navigate and the role of transformational leadership. The course will train students to apply the theories and tactics of transformational leadership to successfully achieve a change project in whatever organization, business, or community project he/she is involved in. The course is complemented by experiential activities and guest speakers.

The course is upper-division, taught in English, and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by the University of Monterrey (UDEM). The course is worth 3 US/6 ECTS semester credits which can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university.

 


 

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES , FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

The class is complemented by afternoon tours, speakers, and site visits. In order to better understand the socioeconomic issues that face members of the community, students will participate in a community service activity.

SPEAKERS

Get first-hand advice from leaders in business, politics, education, and the public sector.

WORKSHOPS

Learn practical skills, such as public speaking techniques, how to write business plans, and, most importantly, how to create and implement a project in your home community.

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

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HOUSING

Students live in centrally located apartments..  Students are housed in double occupancy rooms.

MEALS

During the team building and community service retreat, all meals are included. For the remaining meals, students have the option of cooking in their apartments or eating out at the variety of restaurants near campus.

COST

The price of the program is 1950 USD. This price includes: tuition, housing, fieldtrips, workshops, community service projects, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged.The price of the program does not include airfare. You may consult the following student travel agencies for your travel needs. 

 

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APPLICATIONS

Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application. Participants are selected on a rolling admission basis. For those applicants not requesting financial aid, you can use the Fast Track application and receive a quicker decision.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you.

Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.

JOIN US FOR THE PRAGUE PROGRAM

Continue your global education in Prague for our 11th Annual Global Leadership Program in Prague. Participants in the Panama program receive a $500 scholarship towards tuition for the Prague program. 

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