Global Leadership in Boston
Would you like to spend a part of your winter in Boston during the northern hemisphere summer?
Then this is the opportunity for you.
This four-week study program is a unique opportunity to gain international study experience while crediting the subjects to your degree.
As part of this program you will be taught by Northeastern’s experienced network of mentors and advisors who extend their teaching beyond the lecture hall and faculty office
Participation in the Global Leadership in Boston Program will give your résumé a competitive edge and will help you stand out from the crowd with future employers.
It will provide you with an opportunity to study at one of the USA’s top entrepreneurial institutions and what’s more, you get to experience the many delights Boston has to offer!
What is the Global Leadership in Boston Program?
This program offers eligible post graduate students the opportunity to fast track their studies overseas by taking 2 intensive Leadership units overseas within only 4 weeks. Participants will study “Building Financial Relationships” and “The Ethical Leader”.
What is Leadership Studies?
The traditional concept that leadership skill resides solely with a small handful of top executives has given way to contemporary collaborative models, where influence and decision-making authority are distributed throughout an organization.
Today's workforce continues to diversify, and the tasks to be accomplished have become more complex. Northeastern's Leadership courses are designed to assist today's leaders and prepare emerging leaders in meeting these challenges. This program incorporates an action-learning approach that is intended to leverage the interdisciplinary backgrounds of participants to help build leadership competencies.
Units
Building Financial Relationships investigates the development, pricing and marketing of financial products by institutions at a global level. Together students will explore these concepts in a real world context. The Ethical Leader is a unit that explores the way leaders confront ethical dilemmas in the current global economy. Students will examine case studies and current events to understand the outcomes and decisions associated with ethical dilemmas before developing a personal model for ethical leadership. It is compulsory for students participating in the Global Leadership in Boston program to undertake BOTH units at Northeastern.
Participating in this program is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge within the field of leadership and challenge yourself by participating in an American program while working with pioneers in their field at the prestigious Northeastern University. Not only will you be academically challenged but you will also be able to experience Boston’s vast cultural resources and get a taste of life and study in the USA.
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is the fourth largest private research university in the USA.
It is leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University is located in the heart of Boston, the ultimate college town and the city is alive with the student’s energy.
Boston is known for its wealth of educational and civic institutions and from the university you will be in walking distance to the world-renowned Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, FenwayPark, and the Museum of Science.
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Dates of the Program
The Global Leadership in Boston Program runs through July, during the Winter Term at Swinburne. The Program at Northeastern begins with Orientation followed by classes and industry visits during the week, giving plenty of time for experiencing the university facilities and the beauty of Boston.
Fees
| Program Costs* (in US Dollars payable to Northeastern) | ||||
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GLP students # |
non-GLP students # |
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Tuition for 2 classes |
Tuition costs waived |
$3992 |
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On- Campus Accommodation for 4 weeks |
$1700 (double) |
$1700 (double) |
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On-Campus 50 Meal Package |
USD$565 |
USD$565 |
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Mandatory Health Insurance |
Age |
Age |
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* These are the 2009 costs and are subject to change for 2010
# Any postgraduate student at Swinburne with permission from their faculty is eligible to apply for the Global Leadership in Boston Program. Students who are already enrolled in Leadership at Swinburne are classed as GLP students. Students from all other disciplines are non-GLP students.
This does not include the following costs:
- Regular tuiton fee payment to Swinburne
- Personal spending money
- Airport Transfers, public transport
- Books and study material
Alternative housing and food arrangements are at the discretion of the student; however you will be required to provide proof to Northeastern University you have the above finances to be given approval to study in the US
Application Procedure
You can contact the Swinburne Abroad office for an application form.
The Global Leadership in Boston Program is designed for highly-motivated students and participation is based on academic merit. The program has limited places and interested students are required to submit the following supporting documents with their applications:
- An official Current Result Certificate
- A photocopy of your current passport
- For international students; the most recent IELTS result
More Information
If you'd like more information about the program, contact the Centre for Global Programs today!
Neema Cucinotta
Telephone: (03) 9214 4429
Email: globalprograms@swinburne.edu.au