Global Leadership in Boston
Would you like to spend your winter term in the US summer, study with industry experts, gain credit toward your Swinburne degree, all in 4 weeks?
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!
Global Leadership in Boston Students Page (for students with offers only)
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. Included in the program are visits to local industry to incorpoarte real world experience with classroom learning.
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.
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GLiB Information Sheet
Click here to download the Global Leadership in Boston information sheet in pdf format
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 in 2012
The Global Leadership in Boston Program runs from the 2nd to the 27th 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
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GLP students # |
non-GLP students # |
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Tuition for 2 classes |
Tuition costs waived |
US$4,280 |
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Mandatory Travel Insurance |
AUS$105.62* |
AUS$105.62* |
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Mandatory Health Insurance |
Age |
Age |
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* These are the 2011 costs and are subject to change
# 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 tuition fee payment to Swinburne
- Accommodation expenses
- Personal spending money
- Flights
- Fees associated with your US Visa
- Airport transfers, public transport
- Books and study material
You will be required to provide proof to Northeastern University that you have the appropriate funds for the length of the program in order to gain approval to study in the US
Scholarships available - $2,000 each!
Swinburne is offering 10 scholarships worth $2,000 each for students participating in the Global Leadership in Boston program in 2012. Get your application in now to be considered for this scholarship!
# Note: International students are not eligible for this Australian government funding.
Application Procedure
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:
For all students
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Global Leadership in Boston Program Application Details
Click here to download the Global Leadership in Boston application documents in pdf format
- A completed Swinburne Abroad Application Form
- An official Current Result Certificate
- A photocopy of your current passport
Proof of Funds equal to US$6,459
Additional documentation
- For non-GLP students, a completed Study Plan
- For international students; the most recent IELTS result
More Information
If you'd like more information about the program, contact Swinburne Abroad today!
Swinburne Abroad
Telephone: (03) 9214 4816
Email: exchange@swin.edu.au