Location
Multiple Locations +4
  • Rwanda
  • Kenya
  • South Africa
  • Vietnam
Term
Maymester, Short Term, Spring Break, Summer
Subject Areas
African Studies Agriculture Arts Asian Studies Biology Business Communications Conservation and Preservation Cultural Studies Earth Sciences Ecology Economics Education Engineering Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Field Studies Food Science and Nutrition Gender Studies Geography Global Studies Health Sciences Human Rights Humanities International Business International Relations Journalism Liberal Arts Life Sciences Peace Studies Political Science Public Health Public Policy Sociology Sustainable Development +25

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
High School Diploma Associates Bachelors Masters
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
1570
Price Details
Dates:
July 16-22, 2023
August 6-12, 2023
March 3-9, 2024
March 10-16, 2024
July 14-20, 2024
August 4-10, 2024
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Jun 29, 2022
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About Program

This fast-paced introductory program of our Change Leadership for Sustainable Development series allows you to acquire basic applied skills, knowledge, and understanding about systemic transformations towards sustainable development. Possibly even more importantly, it lets you do so through the eyes of key local stakeholders at your chosen destination.

Current destinations: Kenya | Rwanda | South Africa | Vietnam

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Program Highlights

  • Start to develop core competencies of global change leaders for sustainable development.
  • Engage with key local stakeholders and experience sustainable development through their eyes.
  • Participate in a “future workshop” with a vision-building exercise.
  • Explore transformations towards sustainable development in a leading African or Asian success story.
  • Broaden your personal and professional network and build lasting international friendships.

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