Global Leadership Minor 2026
A Shelton Leadership Center and NC State European Center in Prague Partnership
About the Minor
This interdisciplinary and innovative minor is designed to give students from any academic background a competitive edge in the global workforce.
The study abroad component of the minor lasts ten weeks and offers participating students the opportunity to earn 12 credit hours toward the Global Leadership Minor. The European sojourn commences at the NC State European Center and incorporates two additional European destinations into the itinerary. Students will gain insights into and appreciation for diverse cultures while collaborating with local students.
View the program brochure 2026.
Now accepting applications for 2026!
Steps to Apply to Minor
- Must register for the minor through MyPack Portal CODA. Students can register for the minor at any point.
- Schedule a meeting with Academic Director Dr. Debbie Acker.
- Following acceptance into the minor, students will be directed to the study abroad application process.
Application Dates
| Application Opening | April 15, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | September 15, 2025 |
| Scholarship Application Deadline | September 15, 2025 |
Study Abroad Program Dates
Program Dates: January 7 – March 22, 2026
Overview
The Global Leadership and Team-Decision Making minor is a collaboration between the Shelton Leadership Center and NC State European Center in Prague. The Global Leadership and Team Decision-Making minor is a 15-hour minor designed for students seeking to gain an excellent knowledge and understanding of leadership and team decision-making from a European global perspective. The coursework comprises courses grounded in theory, inquiry, and application. Students will join a cohort of up to 15 people for a semester abroad in the Czech Republic and two other European Union countries. It is recommended that all students complete SLC 250: Critical and Creative Decision-Making to fulfill the 5-hrs requirement needed. Please consult Debbie Acker about the available options. Students from any academic discipline are eligible to apply for the Global Leadership Minor (GLM) program.
Minor Objectives
A primary goal of the minor is to educate the student to be known as a cross-disciplinary, global-minded leader within whatever professional field he/she seeks beyond graduation. The student should develop an ability to see their leadership competencies within their academic field and then about working across disciplines and cultures.
The minor is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of how to work more collaboratively, creatively, and effectively with people from disciplines outside of their origination and, more importantly, from other cultures. All students interested in studying abroad in Europe who intend to enhance leadership and effective teamwork from a global perspective are encouraged to apply to the minor.
“When I heard about the Global Leadership Minor, I knew it was a fit for me. I could continue building on my leadership skills while being exposed to diverse cultures in three different countries.”
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this minor, students will be able to:
- Assess how values and ethics influence leadership outcomes from a global perspective
- Identify leadership theories across cultures and disciplines
- Compare and contrast leadership practices and strategies across disciplines
- Relate leadership theories and practices to real-life situations
- Articulate the most appropriate team decision-making strategies to implement in different situations
- Explain the differences between leadership strategies and theories across cultures and disciplines
Courses
Each three-credit course will be taught for approximately two to three weeks in a different European location, except for SLC 250. 12 out of the 15 credit hours towards the minor will be taken abroad. Some courses are co-taught by an NC State faculty member and a faculty member from one of NC State’s partner universities.
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Credits | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTM 484 | Strategic Planning and Decision-Making in the Textile and Fashion Industries | 3 | Dr. Lonny Carter |
| IS 495 | Advanced Special Topics in International Studies | 3 | Dr. Seth Murray |
| PRT 359 | Organizational Leadership in Sport, Tourism and Event Management | 3 | Dr. Jason Bocarro |
| SLC 250 | Critical and Creative Decision-Making Models | 3 | Dr. Debbie Acker |
| SLC 475 | Capstone: Applications for Global Leadership & Team Decision Making | 3 | Dr. Debbie Acker |
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must meet the NC State Study Abroad Office eligibility requirements for Conduct
- At least Sophomore standing at the time of the program (unless permission from an administrator is granted)
- Must have taken SLC 250 with a passing grade prior to the program start date (for special circumstances, discuss with a program administrator)
Program Locations*
* May be subject to change
The NC State European Center in Prague serves as the primary location for the program. Students will begin and conclude their experience in Prague, where they will complete two courses. The other courses will be taken in different European cities at local universities. Throughout the program, students will travel together to these locations.
Czech Republic
Prague
United Kingdom, Scotland
Glasgow
France
Nice
“Personally, the GLM program fit very well with my degree plan. As a business student, I was allotted more than enough free elective credit hours to complete the 15-credit-hour program and take a few extra elective courses.”
Solis, Adam
Business Administration
Global Leadership Minor, Spring 2023
Program Cost
Students are eligible to utilize financial aid and are also encouraged to apply for a study abroad scholarship.
- Admin Fee: $450 ($75 non-refundable set-up fee and $375 study abroad fee)
- Program Cost: $12,520
- TOTAL: $12,970
Included
- Instruction for 12 credit hours of designated coursework toward the minor
- Accommodations during the program dates in Europe
- Travel between program locations within Europe
- City transportation passes in each of the program locations
- Cultural activities, field trips, site visits
- Some meals
- Orientation materials and fees
- International health insurance
Not Included
- Roundtrip airfare between the U.S. and Europe (Students are responsible for booking their flights as NC State Prague does not arrange group flights)
- Most meals
- Textbooks and supplies
- Personal expenses
For more details on the Costs and Funding.
Excursions, Cultural Activities and Field trips
The NC State European Center believes “the world becomes your classroom,” namely the Czech Republic and Prague. Global Leadership Minor offers to expand this experience by immersing students in multiple European countries’ local cultures. GLM students still have the chance to sign up for some optional activities in addition to course-related excursions (such as opera, a day trip to a medieval castle, or a hiking trip organized by Czech dorm mates).
Housing
All program participants will be provided with accommodation in all three countries.
During the Prague stay of the program, in addition to NC State peers who live in the same building, several Czech dorm mates (local university students) also reside in the same building and provide additional support and local connections.
MEET PAST Global Leadership Minor STUDENTS:
Contact Shelton Leadership Center
Debbie Reno Acker
Shelton Leadership Center, Director
Hunt Library 4100
919.513.0148
dlreno@ncsu.edu
Contact European Center in Prague
To contact us, see here for options.