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Leadership degrees abroad
Leadership is a broad field of study that analyzes how leaders operate in a range of social and cultural contexts. It looks at topics including power, ethics and mobilization.
As a leadership student, you’ll develop a detailed understanding of leadership as both a behavior and a relationship. You’ll examine theories and models of leadership, applying them to a variety of organizational settings.
Studying abroad will help to uncover your leadership potential. By immersing yourself in a new country and culture, you’ll hone your skills in adaptability and resourcefulness. You’ll also gain a global perspective by observing how the dynamics and responsibilities of leadership vary between different groups and locations.
Leadership program structure
Leadership is an academic field that is quickly growing in interest and popularity. It can be studied as a certificate program, BA, BSc, MA or PhD.
Undergraduate programs typically last between three and four years, whereas a master’s would take between one and two years to complete. You can also study leadership as a PhD which usually takes between four and seven years to finish.
In the US, you can select leadership as a major or minor component of your bachelor’s degree. You’ll allocate a certain number of credits to your leadership studies alongside completing your general education.
Leadership is a far-reaching discipline, so the exact content and structure of programs will vary depending on your university. You’ll usually be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and independent study.
You’ll likely be assessed mainly through written coursework and practical delivery, but exams and presentations may also feature.
Here’s a list of core modules which appear in most leadership programs around the world:
- Approaches to leadership
- Leadership and development theories
- Leadership issues and dilemmas
- Attributes of productive leaders
- Making strategic decisions
- Conflict management
- Promoting organizational change
- Organizational systems and group dynamics
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Leadership study abroad programs
Leadership undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in leadership
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Human Kinetics/Sport Management & Leadership - BHK (Hons) University of Windsor, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,510 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,564 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Leadership & Human Resource Development - BSc Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Applied Arts: Early Childhood Leadership - BA (Hons) Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,461 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,107 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Public Service and Public Policy (Nonprofit Leadership and Management) - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership - BYCL University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Diploma in leadership
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Business - Leadership & Management (Level 6) - NZDip Freedom Institute of Higher Education, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,500 USD
- Start date
- January, July
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Business Administration - Leadership and Management - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,057 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Certificate in leadership
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Health Care Leadership - Cert NorQuest College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,050 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,192 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Intercultural Leadership - Cert University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,217 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Pathway in leadership
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Business Management with Leadership (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,917 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Leadership graduate programs
Master's in leadership
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School Building Leadership - MSEd Manhattan College, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,100 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,100 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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American Indian Studies (Tribal Leadership and Governance) - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,318 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,318 USD
- Start date
- August
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Applied Leadership - MSc Freedom Institute of Higher Education, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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42,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,000 USD
- Start date
- January, July
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Industrial Leadership - MSc University of Cumbria, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,517 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,800 GBP
- Start date
- April, September
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Sport, Fitness and Recreation Leadership - MSc DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,320 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
Doctorate in leadership
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Business Administration: Strategic Leadership in 21st Century - DBA Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, May, June, August, October
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Instructional Leadership - EdS University of West Alabama, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,680 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Leadership Studies - PhD Alliant International University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,610 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,610 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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P-20 & Community Leadership - EdD Murray State University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in leadership
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Business Administration - Leadership and Management - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,655 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,022 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Applied Leadership - PGDip Freedom Institute of Higher Education, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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28,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 USD
- Start date
- January, July
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Education: Leadership - PGDipEd University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,486 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Leadership and Organizational Excellence - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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18,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,200 USD
- Start date
- September
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Midwifery Practice and Leadership - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,960 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,297 EUR
- Start date
- September
Certificate in leadership
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Business Leadership - GradCert Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 9 months
- Annual tuition fee
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3,695 USD
Fee in university's local currency 2,700 GBP
- Start date
- February, September
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Leadership - GradCert Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,555 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,555 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Instructional Leadership - GradCert University of West Alabama, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,444 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,444 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Leadership and Human Capital - PGCert Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,000 USD
- Start date
- January, May
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Practice Development: Defence Medical Leadership - PGCert University of Cumbria, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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5,839 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,267 GBP
- Start date
- September
Pathway in leadership
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Sports Leadership (Global Pathways) - PGP Northeastern University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 4 months
- Annual tuition fee
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15,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,200 USD
- Start date
- March, July, November
Future leadership careers
Global employers are always keen to find individuals who can successfully manage and mobilize teams. You’ll be prepared to lead by example in a multitude of roles, including:
- Police or probation officer
- Human resources manager
- Project manager
- Sales manager
- Teacher
- Politician
- Coach
Employers will often ask for evidence of your leadership capabilities besides your degree, such as leading a student society or club. It’s also a good idea to seek out some work experience in a company or team that you can see yourself heading up one day. Most universities will have a careers service to help you secure these opportunities.
