Develop your leadership style and enhance your Cultural Intelligence skills with a range of free Common Purpose programs open to all RMIT students.
Common Purpose and RMIT University: Developing the next generation of global leaders
RMIT is committed to preparing students for work and life, and ensuring all students can benefit from global experience. The University has partnered with Common Purpose to run leadership programs for staff and students across Melbourne and the Asia-Pacific region.
"RMIT University partners with Common Purpose to deliver immersive experiences for our students. These experiences help to prepare our graduates for the global workforce. They help our students and staff to develop a global mindset, to build Cultural Intelligence and to become effective leaders. These learning and networking experiences support RMIT to make a real and impactful contribution to addressing the challenges faced by government, industry and not-for-profits organizations in Australia and Asia."
Who is eligible?
All students currently enrolled in an RMIT program; including RMIT Online programs, Exchange and Study Abroad students and RMIT programs delivered through Open Universities Australia. There is no minimum grade point average, age, study level or subject requirement.
How much will it cost?
All Global Leadership programs are free.
How to apply Click on the links below.
Interested in a program outside of the application window? Register your interest
Global Leader Experiences
Students develop CQ as part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary, international group. The programme takes them off campus to tackle a global challenge in their own city. To find out more about the Global Leader Experiences please select a city from the list below.
City Challenge
Join the City Challenge and tackle a major challenge set by the senior leaders of your city. At the same time, develop your ability to thrive in complex situations and lead diverse groups to innovative solutions.
Global Leadership Forum
Disruptor or innovator, campaigner or catalyst, revolution or evolution: how will you change the world? For one day, discover inspiration and debate with 1,000 peers committed to standing up as the next generation of global leaders.
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