This seminar is the capstone of the course of study for the Global Leadership Certificate (GLC). The seminar tests and builds upon the leadership skills that students were first introduced to during the 1st year GLC seminar ‘Development Studies,’ and which they were encouraged to apply during their study abroad independent study and while working on their praxis capstone and senior thesis projects. Students will be introduced to and comprehensively study selected public problems in the realms of ‘peace and conflict,’ ‘environment and conservation,’ and ‘human social development’ at the local, national, and/or global level. Each student will then propose, prepare, and engage in a leadership project that offers immediate and long-term solutions to a public problem of their choice. The seminar will conclude with critical evaluations of the hands-on leadership projects, including their rationale, planning and execution, and expected outcomes.
Specifically, the course introduces major (economic) issues that are challenging global leaders. The course starts with (economic) theories about global production, international trade (structure), the impacts of information and technology, etc. Then the course synthesizes some development challenges that the global leadership is facing. The course is a seminar type where some selected issues and policies will be presented, analyzed, and discussed actively by students. Some specific cases of the rising powers, energy and environmental issues may be covered. The specific topics are subjected to change and adapted to students’ level and interest.