For people with the aim of shaping their future and developing their skills in international business and strategic leadership.For those who wish to participate successfully in a challenging economic development, an obvious step is to acquire a multi-faceted competence and a vital ability to act over and beyond national and cultural boundaries.This Programme makes the difference. It reflects our time, our realities and our dreams. It reflects today's business and entrepreneurial problems and challenges. It meets the demands of society at large, where knowledge, learning, competence and intellectual agility are prime qualities. On a professional level, participating students are trained to cope with the economic globalization, the multicultural alliances and partnerships, and the internationalization of firms. On a personal level, they are equally trained to become excellent team players and to enhance the strength of their character.Students, from many parts of the world, come together in this programme and contribute to its true international and entrepreneurial nature. Their driving ambitions, aspirations, and desires find here a nourishing environment.It is an arena for experience, for exchange, and for professional and personal development.... [-]

Average Length: 8-13 weeks per course Effort: 10-12 hours per week, per course Number Of Courses: 4 Courses in Program Subject: Humanities, Business & Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Science, Philosophy & Ethics Institution: The University of Queensland Institution Offering Credit: The University of Queensland Language: English Video Transcripts: English Price (USD): Free to try or pursue the MicroMasters credential for $600 Learn the in-demand leadership skills needed to advance your career in international development.

Are you working in the development sector and looking to take the next step in your career? International and community development aims to reduce poverty and improve the living standards, health and quality of life for those who need it most. As our world and the challenges we face become more complex, we need qualified and skilled professionals to lead across sectors and organizations. Balancing theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the Leadership in Global Development MicroMasters program provides the strong technical and management skills you need to tackle the most demanding and complex challenges in global development. This credential will demonstrate that you have the advanced skills international development agencies are increasingly demanding from their leaders and managers. Through each course, you will learn how to analyze and respond effectively to complicated problems in development, viewing them from a range of different perspectives, and how to be an adaptive leader. Build on this credential and apply for UQ’s exclusive one year Master of Leadership in Global Development program. More information about this program, including the... [-]

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