Global Leadership Program

Issued and Delivered by

Macquarie University

Description

Macquarie University’s multi-award winning Undergraduate Global Leadership Program (GLP) is a free, self-paced, co-curricular program. It opens up new possibilities for its students by giving them a critical understanding of diverse issues and perspectives, as well as the skills and experiences they need to confidently connect and communicate across cultures. 
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) is a Macquarie experience designed to help students become active and engaged global citizens. 
 

Students attend Colloquia on major international issues and professional skills and undertake a self-directed, experiential learning activity (Event). Upon completion, students’ will receive a GLP transcript, certificate and micro-credential badge. GLP graduates have the skills, experience, and knowledge they need to be confident global leaders.  
 
Throughout their journeys with the GLP program, students develop their skills in the following areas: 
 
1. Self-management: Ability to control feelings, behaviours and reactions, thereby regulating one’s emotions, to enhance well-being. 
2. Critical Thinking: The process of gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting information to form new or revised ideas or thinking about information. 
3. Ethical Reasoning: The ability to formulate a responsible, fair and just assessment of a situation or issue without undue bias. 
4. Professional Identity and Behaviour: Commitment to, demonstration of, and accountability for the appropriate actions, attitudes, conduct and integrity corresponding to a given professional circumstance or environment. 
 
2025 Program Requirement 1: 
Students complete four Colloquia totalling approx. 10 hours of virtual/in-person learning. 
 
2025 Program Requirement 2: 
Students choose and complete an Event approved by GLP focusing on the main programmatic themes: international, cross-cultural, leadership, innovation or entrepreneurship. Potential activities for example include sustainability challenges, professional internships or community volunteering. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Global Leadership Program (GLP), participants will be able to: 

• Demonstrate effective self-management by setting goals, managing time, and reflecting on personal progress to enhance academic and professional performance. 

• Apply critical thinking skills to analyse information, solve problems, and make informed decisions. 

• Evaluate ethical issues to make responsible and principled decisions. 

• Exhibit professional identity and behaviour by adhering to professional standards, demonstrating accountability, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Skills

• Self-management 

• Critical Thinking 

• Ethical Reasoning 

• Professional Identity and Behaviour