Courses

Global business skills

Course overview

Learn what works in 25 countries and experience real global teamwork. Conduct applied leadership research with students from 40+ nationalities in one digital classroom.

Flexible learning: when and where you want, smartphone-friendly and free of costs.
Join AUAS’s highest-rated course, taught by the Business Lecturer of the Year.

Course content

You will follow inspiring country lessons and develop essential global skills. You will learn to conduct international research by breaking the language barrier and learn new, great practical hacks. You will take part in one of the largest global leadership surveys by connecting with local leaders. You will interpret academic sources and translate findings into a published leadership book: your own ISBN and a global release on Amazon and Google Play.

Online classes are offered live in the afternoon or evening, and afterwards become available on YouTube. All study materials are free PDFs, and teamwork and communication take place via MS Teams and WhatsApp. A truly global, super-flexible, smartphone-friendly learning experience.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Apply cross-cultural frameworks to interpret leadership and management practices across 25+ countries.
  • Conduct and interpret global desk research using the Global Leadership Survey and local sources.
  • Demonstrate critical understanding of key international leadership and communication theories.
  • Produce country-specific analyses that meet academic publication standards in English.
  • Use correct APA referencing and bibliographic techniques.
  • Collaborate effectively in online multicultural teams across continents and time zones using digital tools.

Enrollment

Send an email to the Amsterdam UAS international office: . Please, use the email address of your home university and add the name of the course you would like to register for. After that, you will receive the registration instructions.

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Dear Sir/Madam, my name is X and I study/work at the U!REKA partner X. I would like to register myself for the following course: X . Could you please send me the registration instructions so I can officially register for the course?

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Course information

Category

Transversal skills

Format

Online

Target groups

Lifelong learners / ­external students, U!REKA staff, U!REKA students

Academic year

Starting month

Language

English

Duration​

10 weeks: 9 weeks with classes and 1 week with a computer based exam. The total study load of on average 20 hours a week, this includes class hours. Course dates: 3 February 2026, 14 April 2026, Tuesday and Thursday at either 15:20 or 18:40 CET hours.

Organising institution​

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Places reserved for U!REKA participants​

15

Assessment

Assessment in this course is continuous, transparent, and highly engaging. Every assignment is reviewed several times using clear criteria tables and a traffic-light feedback system, helping you see exactly how to improve. You will work in small international teams, developing your drafts step-by-step into publishable management chapters under close academic guidance. Communication is fast and personal — tutors reply quickly via WhatsApp, MS Teams, and cloud comments. Everything is available 24/7, so you can keep learning and collaborating across time zones. This supportive, evidence-based approach helps you grow confidently towards publication standard.

Credit/degree/certificate

15 ECTS

Course fee

None

Prerequisites

In order to be admissible for this course you need to have a diploma of at least secondary vocational education, senior general secondary education or pre-university education.
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