Overview
The Global Leadership Graduate Certificate equips students with essential leadership skills and intercultural competencies, essential for navigating the global marketplace and workforce. This full-time 9-month cohort program also fosters the growth of a robust professional network. You'll develop effective communication and negotiation skills.
In the Global Leadership program at BCIT, you will gain invaluable leadership skills and intercultural competencies that are instrumental for today’s business environment. You will become responsive to the needs of both a global marketplace and workforce, while factoring in the needs and perspectives of internal and external stakeholders. Ultimately, this graduate certificate program will promote the global mindset required to lead in an increasingly diverse business world.
About the program
The program incorporates a blend of assessments, including case studies, problem-based learning, collaborative group work, self-reflections, and individual projects. Students are exposed to real-world leadership issues throughout their coursework, culminating in a capstone project where students will be given the opportunity to work on solving real problems facing industry.
- Two terms to complete: Six graduate level courses taught over nine months (September to May)
- Blended course delivery: Evenings at the Vancouver campus combined with online learning
- Cohort program: You will work through this full-time program with your cohort, sharing your experience and expertise, and building a professional network that will last long after you have graduated
- Global leadership capstone project: Students assume the role of a professional in global leadership and develop a report and presentation, addressing solutions to real-world industry challenges
- Laddering options: Articulations with partners are being developed so that alumni can ladder to international master degree programs
Who should apply for the Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership?
This program is designed for students who have completed a recognized bachelor degree and are looking to continue their education at the graduate level, or for employees looking to up-skill. If this sounds like you, visit the Entrance Requirements page to apply today.
What grads can do
The Global Leadership program prepares graduates for careers in management and leadership roles across a range of industries, from health care to construction, and education to financial and business services. Learn more about the career opportunities open to graduates on the Graduating and Jobs page.
MBA Degree Opportunities
The BCIT Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership program is structured to meet the requirements for direct entry and advanced placement in MBA and other master degree programs. For more information, please contact mark_nakamura@bcit.ca.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English language proficiency: Graduate Studies – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Post-secondary education: A recognized bachelor's degree in any field
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand will require a basic evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered.
Recommended for success
For the seminars to have graduate-level conversations and learning outcomes overall, it is expected students have some applicable life and/or work experience that can help conceptualize the theoretical and applied learning in the program.International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Most courses and programs in the School of Business + Media are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Please ensure you bring a laptop to every class. Plug-in outlets will be provided at most stations in classrooms, but not in all classrooms, so please ensure you have at least 2 hours of battery life available at the beginning of each class. Check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class. If a program or course does not require you to provide your own device, that information will be provided by your instructor or indicated in the course outline.
For online classes, it is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on full-time tuition and fees, visit:
Books & supplies
Term 1: $350; Term 2 $350
(general estimated cost, subject to change)
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
Courses
The program incorporates a blend of assessments, including case studies, problem-based learning, collaborative group work, self-reflections, and individual projects. Students are exposed to real-world leadership issues throughout their coursework, culminating in a capstone project where students will be given the opportunity to work on solving real problems facing industry.
Flexible Schedule
This full-time program is designed to give you access to a master’s level program through a blended learning format. You’ll be able to pursue lifelong learning while maintaining daytime employment or other activities by attending evening classes at the Vancouver campus and studying as an online learner.
Class hours
6:00 pm to 9:00 pmProgram matrix
| Term 1: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GLBL 9010 | Working Effectively Across Cultures | 3.0 | |
| GLBL 9020 | Leading Global Teams | 3.0 | |
| GLBL 9050 | Leading Global Strategy | 3.0 | |
| Term 2: | Credits | ||
| GLBL 9030 | Leading Innovation | 3.0 | |
| GLBL 9040 | Conflict Management and Negotiations | 3.0 | |
| GLBL 9100 | Global Leadership Capstone Project | 4.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 19.0 | ||
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
In the Global Leadership program at BCIT, you will gain invaluable leadership skills and intercultural competencies that are instrumental for today’s business environment. You will become responsive to the needs of both a global marketplace and workforce, while factoring in the needs and perspectives of internal and external stakeholders. Ultimately, this graduate certificate program will promote the global mindset required to lead in an increasingly diverse business world.
Program goals
In the Global Leadership program, you will learn to:
- Demonstrate leadership skills to develop and optimize successful global teams.
- Determine successful global strategies that will position an organization to capitalize on opportunities while being responsive to new and emerging situations.
- Cultivate a culture of trust and integrity, influence others, form teams, and build coalitions, in a cross-cultural context.
- Demonstrate effective and culturally-aware communication and negotiation skills both in direct and technology-enabled communications.
- Create clear objectives that identify competitive strategic advantages and integrate motivational strategies for employees in global teams.
Grading
Courses are graded on a percentage scale. The passing grade for each course is 60%.
Program length
One academic year (nine months), full-time.Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Graduating & Jobs
The Global Leadership program aims to improve abilities in critical analysis, problem-solving, effective team design, and cross-cultural communication. Graduates can expect to continue their education in an MBA program, or seek out careers in management and leadership roles across a range of industries.
What Grads can do
The Global Leadership program prepares graduates in careers in management and leadership roles across a range of industries, from health care to construction, and education to financial and business services.
Examples of careers include:
- Senior Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Brand Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Director of Marketing
- Human Resources Manager
- Business Consultant
Master's Degree Options
The BCIT Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership program is structured to meet the requirements for direct entry and advanced placement in MBA and other master degree programs:
| FONDAZIONE CUOA & CA’FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE |
| International Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Complete the program in one year Study in Vicenza, Italy |
| RAVENSBURG-WEINGARTEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business Management & Sustainability
Complete the program in one year Study in Weingarten, Germany |
| COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in one of the following options:
Get credit exemptions to complete the program in one year Study in London, England |
| RIKKYO UNIVERSITY |
| Master in International Business (MIB)
Get credit exemptions and complete the program in two years Study in Tokyo, Japan |
| ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT LEONARD DE VINCI |
| Master of Science in International Business (MSc)
Complete the program in one year Study in Paris, France |
| TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY |
| Master in Business Administration (MBA) with an International Business specialization
Get credit exemptions to complete the program in one year* Study in Richmond and/or Langley, BC, Canada *Students will need to achieve a B grade or higher (roughly 73% or higher) in a particular class to receive a course exemption from TWU |
| ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY |
| Master of Arts (MA) in Global Leadership
Get credit exemptions to complete the program in a variety of formats and durations Study in Victoria, BC, Canada |
Partnerships are continuing to be developed so that alumni have a range of master’s degree laddering opportunities. For more information about the master’s degree pathways listed above, please contact mark_nakamura@bcit.ca.
Contact Us
Janet Wong
Program Assistant, Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership
604-451-6905 | globalleadership@bcit.ca
Mark Nakamura
Program Head, Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership
604-412-7486 | mark_nakamura@bcit.ca
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