Leadership in the Global Polycrisis

3 Credits.

This course explores the pivotal role of leadership in addressing interconnected global crises, including fossil energy dependence, economic instability, environmental degradation, technological disruption, and food system vulnerabilities, that collectively impact planetary health. Students critically analyze how complex systems interact in ways that create cascading challenges and evaluate the leader’s role in driving meaningful change. The course is offered in both a fully online format and a hybrid model that combines virtual learning with an immersive, field learning in an international setting. Both modalities foster a reflective and principled approach to global problem-solving, equipping students with the skills and confidence to spearhead initiatives that advance planetary health within their organizations and communities. Designed for MS in Organizational Leadership students, the course is also open to students from all AAP and JHU programs.