Global Leadership Program
Prague(Semester), Czech Republic

GLP 1: Foundations of Leadership (open to new students)
GLP II: Intercultural Understanding (open to new students and alumni)

UNIVERSITY COURSES

We offer specially designed courses which focus on issues of global importance. Each course is both interactive and challenging. The six-course Certificate in Global Leadership Studies includes a series of required and elective courses:

(3) Required Global Leadership Program courses:

Philosophies of Leadership (1st 8-week class)
Social Innovators and Entrepreneurs (2nd 8-week class)
Special Issues in Global Leadership

(2) Global Leadership Program Electives (select 2 from the following)

Women and Leadership
Leadership and Ethics
Effective Methods for Social Change
Human Rights
Special Topics in International Relations
Special Topics in Diplomacy: United Nations

*Due to instructor availability, courses subject to change

(1) General Elective through Anglo-American University (AAU)

Wide-range of courses available from political science, humanities, law, international relations and diplomacy, journalism, business, or sociology

The completion of 6 courses fulfills the requirement for a Certificate in Global Leadership Studies. All courses are upper-division, taught in English, and fully accredited. Transcripts are issued by Anglo-American University. Each course is worth 6 ECTS (3 US) semester credits for a total of 36 ECTS (18 US) credits. Credits can be transferred upon approval from the student's home university.

Classes are held at Anglo-American University’s beautiful classroom building in historical Mala Strana. Around the corner from Charles Bridge, participants are immersed in the cultural center of the city. The AAU building houses a library and computer lab.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Expose yourself to a new culture. During the program, participants engaged in cultural activities, including the Communist Museum, Radio Free Europe, and the renowned Czech cinema.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Work with members of the Czech community on service projects. These activities are not only rewarding, but allow you to put theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to practical use.

FIELD TRIPS

The program begins with a 5-day retreat in the Czech countryside. Participants visit Villamov Chateau for a team building retreat and then Bromouv for a community service project at Bromouv Monastery, a UNESCO protected site. Later in the program, raise your awareness of human tragedy by visiting Terezin, former concentration camp during WWII. A brief weekend trip to Berlin is also organized. In addition, courses are supplemented with site visits to key government, business, and social organization offices.

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.

PRAGUE

HOUSING

Students have several housing options depending upon their preference and budget. Limited space is available at a dormitory-style villa arranged through Anglo-American University. Apartments with other program participants are arranged through Home Sweet Home Accommodation Service. Depending upon your choice of accommodation, housing ranges from 2000 – 2800 USD for the duration of the program.

MEALS

During the team building and community service retreat, all meals are included. Students have several options for the remaining meals, choosing to cook with friends at the dorm or eat out.

TRANSPORTATION
Prague has an excellent, inexpensive, and reliable public transportation system, including metros, trams, and buses. Students take a 15 minute ride to Charles University. Students can obtain a discounted one-month travel pass for approximately 20 USD. This pass entitles you to unlimited travel on buses, trams, and metros.

COST
The price of the program is 9,900 USD. This price includes: tuition, fieldtrips, workshops, registration for the ILA conference, 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 or housing. You may consult the following student travel agencies for your travel needs.

STA Travel: www.statravel.com

APPLICATIONS
Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application. Applications are selected on a rolling admission basis. We strongly advise applicants to apply early. 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 Eastern Europe and 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.