Develop your leadership skills and sense of entrepreneurship as you work to fix real issues with local businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations through this immersive three-week course (06 to 24 July 2026).
Develop your leadership skills and sense of entrepreneurship as you work to fix real issues with local businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations at our world leading Management School currently placed within the world’s top 100 across 4 subject areas (QS).
Through this three-week programme, you will explore relevant theories and develop your leadership skills in a variety of seminars and activities linked to the module. You will then have a chance to apply this knowledge to a live project with a local organisation.
You’ll work in small teams to develop an appreciation of sustainability and innovation, as well as engage with entrepreneurs and businesses on this highly interactive programme.
Learning outcomes
Who is this course designed for?
If you’re an undergraduate student aged 18 years or over who is studying at a university outside of the UK, you could be eligible for this course. Please see the entry requirements for full details.
Week 1
You’ll explore theoretical practices and responsibilities of leadership through lectures and workshops. Field trips will help you make sense of the theories and learning from the classroom and you will begin to work in a team on a live project to explore the scope for sustainability innovation within an organisation.
Week 2
There will be lectures, workshops, field trips and project sponsor visits covering sustainability innovation and integration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Week 3
You’ll present your recommendations to your clients on the final day in a project showcase event.
Students who complete this programme are awarded 15 LU / 4 US / 7.5 ECTS credits.
This summer school is assessed on three components:
Upon completion of this summer school, you’ll receive an official transcript and earn Lancaster University academic credit. This will help you to stand out against the competition and enhance your future prospects.
It’s not just Leadership, Sustainability and Innovation that you’ll learn about through this course – you’ll meet a whole network of students from all over the world.
By spending a summer at our welcoming and well-facilitated university, you can experience student life at a beautiful parkland campus, near a thriving historic city, right in the middle of the UK.
An important part of your experience will be the diverse group of friends that you’ll make. Our friendly Student Ambassadors have a terrific schedule of social activities and weekend trips planned for you that will help you to make the most of your time here.
Social programme
If you have any questions, our friendly team will be happy to help. Send us an email at globalschools@lancaster.ac.uk
