Methods of Inquiry and Strategy for Contemporary Global Issues
This course gives you the opportunity to analyze and explore complex global challenges as you collaborate to address the world’s most pressing issues. Some of the issues considered in past years include: the European refugee crisis and home-grown terrorism. You will take on a leadership role as you examine contemporary global issues, analyze policies and negotiate agreements with career starters. This is an opportunity to practice strategic leadership with a multi-generational group.
This program is faculty-led run through the Brussels European Forum Simulation. Gonzaga and federal financial aid can be applied.
Questions?
Contact:
Heather Schmitt
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu
Schedule an Appointment
Program Details:
Dates:
- February 29 - March 10, 2024
Estimated Costs:
- Tuition - 3 credits: Est. $3,150*
- Study Abroad fee: $1,250*
Includes:
- Shared accommodations at Old Abbey Drongen
- Some Meals
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Housing pre and post Old Abbey Drongen experience
- Most meals
- Textbooks
- Personal expenses
Curriculum
ORGL 577 – Methods of Inquiry and Strategy for Contemporary Global Issues 3-credits
Instructor: Adrian Popa, Ph.D.
You will participate in the Brussels European Forum and learn the fundamentals of leading in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous global contexts while practicing strategic leadership integrating multinational perspectives. Develop the leadership capacity to examine contemporary global issues, comprehensively analyze policies, negotiate towards bilateral agreement, and work in multinational contexts to create viable and sustainable solutions. Competencies are gained from class instruction, mentorship, and coaching from an international simulation at the epicenter of the European Community, NATO, and the home of various multinational institutions in Brussels, Belgium.
This course meets the study abroad requirement or serves an elective for the Global Leadership Concentration.
*Tuition and program fees are an estimate and subject to change.