The Global Leadership Certificate is a two-year undergraduate certificate that prepares students to become lifelong learners in order to serve as internationally minded, skilled, attuned, professional and experienced leaders in all walks of life (commercial, governmental and nongovernmental, education, etc.).
The program prepares students to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly and logically, be flexible and non-dogmatic, embrace world projects (usually with real-world clients — both in the USA and abroad), in a community-based education experience.
Career Opportunities
Possible sectors of employment could include (but are not limited to): foreign service and diplomacy, development, non-governmental organizations, consulting, marketing and international business, public relations, and education. In addition, the GLC provides excellent preparation for graduate studies (particularly in the areas of business law, public administration, communication, humanities, and education).
Admissions Information
Criteria for admission into the Global Leadership Center include: submission of a completed application form, a GPA of 2.75 or higher, submission of a 500-word essay, submission of a resume or bio-sketch, completion of an interview. Admission to the Global Leadership Center is competitive and cannot be guaranteed to all students meeting the admission criteria. Admission will be considered on a rolling basis beginning fall semester. Open to sophomores and juniors only.
Certificate Requirements
Full Requirements and Courses in the Official Academic Catalog
The global leadership certificate program requires a minimum of 19 hours.
Students are required to demonstrate competency in a modern language to the 2120 level (or equivalent) or complete an advanced sign language course by the time they graduate.
Contact Us for More Information
Catherine Cutcher
Associate Director, Center for International Studies
cutcher@ohio.edu