Course Overview:

This course explores leadership in the context of global diversity, examining how cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles shape leadership effectiveness in international organizations. Students will study leadership theories and practices through a cross-cultural lens, with emphasis on inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, and managing multicultural and geographically dispersed teams. Topics include the GLOBE cultural leadership framework, emotional intelligence, cultural agility, and ethical decision-making in global contexts. Through simulations, case studies, and ethical decision-making in global contexts. Through simulations, case studies, and self-assessments, students will develop the skills needed to lead across cultural boundaries, foster collaboration, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics in diverse workplace settings.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education, or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • All applicants must meet one of the following Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR):
    • Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
    • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
    • Students from non-English speaking countries must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education and provide verified results for one of the English Language Proficiency tests with minimum scores listed below:
      • IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 50, CAEL 45, CELPIP 6.5, DET 105, PTE 47, PCE 175, CAMBRIDGE B2 Level, LANGUAGECERT B2 Level, MET B2 Level, ITEP 3.8, EIKEN Grade Pre-1. or
    • Provide proof of achieving at least 65% in Grade 12 English (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Mature Student Applicants
    • Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are unable to provide official secondary or post-secondary education records may demonstrate English proficiency by:
      • Submitting a signed attestation confirming they have completed at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages and
      • Completing the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing, and WritePlacer) with the following minimum scores:
        • Reading: 235
        • Writing: 235
        • WritePlacer: 4

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Explain foundational leadership theories and assess their relevance and adaptability within intercultural and international business environments.
  • Analyze how cultural values, norms, and communication styles shape leadership behavior, team dynamics, and decision-making in global contexts.
  • Demonstrate cultural intelligence (CQ) by applying context-appropriate, adaptive leadership practices across diverse cultural environments.
  • Develop inclusive leadership strategies that foster collaboration, equity, psychological safety, and belonging within multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Evaluate complex ethical dilemmas in international leadership and apply responsible decision-making frameworks that incorporate cultural and situational sensitivity.
  • Reflect on personal leadership identity and growth by integrating insights from self assessments, peer feedback, case studies, and intercultural leadership experiences.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Global Leadership
Class 2: Leadership Theories in Global Context
Class 3: The GLOBE Cultural Leadership Framework
Class 4: Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Class 5: Communication Across Cultures
Class 6: Building Trust in Global Teams
Class 7: Inclusive Leadership Practices
Class 8: Ethical Leadership Across Cultures
Class 9: Leading in Crisis and Conflict
Class 10: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Class 11: Remote and Virtual Global Leadership
Class 12: Developing Cultural Agility
Class 13: Leadership Reflection & Development
Class 14: Capstone: Global Leadership Case Study

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $700 (Seven hundred dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)