July 27 – August 6, 2026 | Accra and Cape Coast
Ghana Global Leadership & Doctoral Residency
Immersive International Experience
July 27 – August 6, 2026 | Accra and Cape Coast
The Ghana Global Leadership & Doctoral Residency is a 10-day immersive international experience designed specifically for doctoral students. This program integrates academic engagement, global leadership exposure, and cultural immersion, providing students with the opportunity to engage directly with global leadership practices in a real-world setting. Participants will connect with faculty, international partners, and peers while advancing their doctoral journey through applied learning and global collaboration.
Why This Experience Matters
- Apply leadership theory in a global environment
- Develop cultural intelligence and global awareness
- Engage with international academic and professional communities
- Strengthen doctoral research through immersive learning
- Build meaningful connections with faculty and peers
Who Attends:
Students enrolled in the PhD program may attend this residency as part of their required residency experience. Faculty and approved participants may also attend. The deadline to register for the trip is May 1 with full payment due by May 15.
Purpose
The Ghana residency is an international, in-person learning experience designed to complement and enhance the doctoral program. Its primary objectives are to apply leadership theory in a global context, strengthen cross-cultural research and ethical competencies, and provide meaningful engagement with international institutions, organizations, and communities.
This experience serves as a critical component of doctoral development by combining academic rigor with experiential learning, allowing students to connect theory to practice in a dynamic global environment.
Cost & Payment Information
Program Fee (Paid to Tiffin University):
- Double Occupancy (Shared Room): $1,850
- Single Occupancy (Private Room): $2,450
What’s Included:
- Lodging accommodations
- Meals and group dining
- Academic programming and faculty engagement
- Cultural excursions and site visits
- Ground transportation for all program activities
- On-site coordination and support
Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: $750 (Non-refundable, secures placement)
- Payment due in full by May 15th
- Double Occupancy (Shared Room): $1,850
- Single Occupancy (Private Room): $2,450
- Non-820 participants must pay in full by May 15
Student Responsibilities (Not Included)
- Airfare to and from Ghana
- Travel visa
- Required vaccinations and health documentation
Highlights / Agenda Overview
Note: This is a high-level overview. Detailed schedule and times will be provided prior to departure.
- Arrival in Accra, orientation, and welcome dinner
- Leadership and policy discussions with academic and business leaders
- Engagement with the University of Ghana
- Cultural immersion and exploration of local markets and landmarks
- Travel to Cape Coast and visits to Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle
- Community engagement and service-learning experiences
- Innovation, entrepreneurship, and development sessions
- Student presentations and doctoral collaboration discussions
- Program reflection and closing session
(Expanded from itinerary materials)
Travel & Logistics
- Group-based travel coordination within Ghana
- Hotel accommodations arranged by the university
- Structured program schedule with faculty oversight
- On-ground transportation and logistical support provided
Important Travel Requirements & Policy
- Valid passport required
- Ghana visa required
- Required vaccinations must be completed prior to travel
⚠️ All payments are non-refundable.
Failure to obtain required travel documentation will result in forfeiture of program fees.
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