Academic Programs
GLI Certificate Program Requirements
Each Fellow follows a program of study tailored to his or her interests under the guidance of the program’s academic advisors. A Fellow must complete at least three courses per academic quarter, taken on a pass/no pass basis, with the option of a letter grade, to receive a certificate of recognition. Since GLI is a graduate-level certificate (non-degree) program in the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), the Master of Pacific International Affairs (MPIA) courses offered each quarter serve as the primary curriculum in which to enroll. Fellows enrolled at GLI one academic year (or longer) may receive a certificate of recognition “with honors” by passing a minimum of one MPIA course per quarter. Please view a sample course schedule to see an average monthly schedule at GLI.
IR/PS Course Offerings
Career Tracks
Regional Specializations
GLI Content Courses
Past courses have included: English for Professionals series including Business Communications and Oral Presentation Skills; Case Studies and Negotiation Strategy; U.S. Government & Policy and U.S. Foreign Policy. These classes are specifically designed to develop the Fellow's verbal and written English skills and enhance his or her knowledge of the United States and foreign political systems.
Customized Courses
GLI also provides custom courses that can be tailored to a group’s specific needs and interests. Custom courses are taught by faculty with great expertise in their respective fields. Some examples of custom courses taught in the past are Energy Economics, Infrastructure & Urban Regional Development and Large-scale Residential Real Estate Development – US and Select Countries.
Study Abroad
GLI can serve as a study abroad destination for qualified graduate programs. Please contact us for more information.
SYLFF Fellows Mobility Program (FMP)
The Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund Program (SYLFF)
SYLFF funds graduate students to primarily conduct short-term (e.g., one quarter) research at member institutions – GLI is the recipient program for IR/PS. Fellows may engage in independent research on topics that relate to their graduate studies, under the supervision of a faculty member and academic advisor.
Professional Tours
GLI offers local, state and national professional tours to build upon the academic education received at GLI.
GLI Intensive ESL Summer Program
An intensive 10-week English language program to prepare Fellows for graduate-level courses.
