Bifröst University
Summer School Sustainable Leadership in the 21st Century

Borgarnes, Iceland

DEGREE TYPE

Summer Course

DURATION

3 weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Summer School Sustainable Leadership in the 21st Century program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead sustainable initiatives in various sectors. Participants will explore topics like sustainable development, social responsibility, and ethical leadership. The program is crafted for those passionate about making a difference in the world and it provides a collaborative learning environment.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program may pursue roles in non-profit organizations, government agencies, or corporate social responsibility departments. They can become sustainability consultants, project managers, or policy advisors focusing on sustainable practices and initiatives. This program prepares students to address complex sustainability challenges effectively.

Leaders of the future will be faced with challenging tasks in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The course will explore emerging ideas about leadership and provide practical training in leadership. The Nordic Leadership Model and Servant Leadership will be in special focus. Sustainability and social responsibility will be discussed, and the role of social entrepreneurs will be examined. The course will include both academic lectures, discussion periods and more practical approaches that will include assignments, group work and field trips.

Leaders of the future can take a 3 weeks course that will explore emerging ideas about leadership and provide practical training in leadership. Diverse academic lectures about the current topics of responsible leadership, a personal journey with self-reflection, group work and field trips to interesting top leaders and organizations. Great experience through planned after-course activities. Natural wonders in walking distance and students are surrounded by glaciers, volcanoes, midnight sun, waterfalls and unspoiled nature..

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