The University of Buffalo, USA, invites postgraduate students to apply for the Global Collaboration and Leadership programme from June 2026 to September 2026, an an optional in person travel to Buffalo, New York in April, 2027. The programme is micro-credential that seeks to enhance candidates personal and professional leadership skills through self-awareness and reflection with peers from around the world. The program will be virtual, online synchronous (live). As a partner University, the KNUST School of Business invites postgraduate students to apply.
Eligibility and Prerequisite
- To be eligible, you must be a working professional or a graduate student of the KNUST School of Business, preferably in the second year of study
- You must show a commitment to attend (virtual) the entire session experience with full engagement, including self-reflection, discovery and collaboration with peers from around the world
Requirement
- Attend orientation and all program/workshop sessions
- Submit weekly journal entries
- Meet with mentors
- Complete all required assessments
- Collaborate on Global Challenge team project
- Oral defense of yearlong experience, including a documentary video of your experience
- In-person visit (optional): two-week, in-person visit to the University at Buffalo in May/June
What to expect:
- Engage with students from around the world
- Peer Mentorship
- Self-assessment tools: Clifton Strengths, DiSC, IDI, etc
- Earn a micro-credential
- Project based & Self-directed learning
- Sample workshops: Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Global Hiring Practices, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Cybersecurity
- Optional: One-on-one coaching
- Optional: In-person Travel to UB Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness annual conference
Skills to be obtained:
- Career management
- Critical thinking/problem-solving
- Global/intercultural fluency
- Leadership
- Oral/written communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork/collaboration
After completion, candidates will receive micro-credential, and a certificate of completion.
Deadline for Application: 24th April, 2026
Competencies expected of applicants:
The applicant must demonstrate competencies in:
- Leadership development
- Impactful research
- Projects
- Entrepreneurship and
- Sustainability issues
Interested persons should apply using the link below: https://forms.gle/V1C9m7vtAKdoJy9z6
Candidates are expected to provide CVs, Transcript and any other supporting documents.
In addition, candidate are expected to upload their statement of purpose (1 - 2 pages) demonstrating their competencies and vision.
Program Contact
Prof Hannah Vivian Osei
FF28, Ayim Complex, KNUST School of Business
Email: haviv7@yahoo.com
Phone: 0248865072
The link should collect:
Bio data:
First Name
Surname
Gender
Date of birth
Programme of study at KSB
Current year of study at KSB
Student’s number:
Expected year of completion:
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