Program Overview
The NMT Presidential Fellowship International Leadership Certificate aims to develop a cadre of exceptional Latin American leaders who can transform universities to achieve higher levels of administration, research, academic, and student success.
The primary approach is to succeed in this changing institutional environment. The next generation of university presidents must lead their institutions to deliver more credentials of higher quality at an affordable cost to an increasingly diverse population.
Drawing on the exemplary work of selected prestigious leaders
from Latin American universities and government institutions,
the NMT Research Center in STEM Education, for the first time,
engages a select group of 30 Fellows annually in an intensive,
one-week applied leadership executive program.
Who Should Attend
- Presidents, vice presidents, Secretaries and Under Secretaries of Higher Education, Executive Directors, and Officials of Higher Education Institutions.
- CEOs, aspiring CEOs, and other senior-level leaders who will be called on to lead universities and departments of higher education
- Senior-level leaders at large institutions, universities, and public entities who are inspired to innovate.
- Seasoned and influential executives motivated to make a difference and interested in understanding leadership in higher education.
- University and government educational leaders are preparing to take on increasing levels of responsibility and challenge as they move into more senior leadership/management roles.
- Directors and senior-level leaders in structural roles in education.
- High potential, mid-career talent with established track records and significant managerial responsibility.
- Individuals interested in advancing leadership in higher education and promoting the new Latin American Institute with universities in the Latin American market.
Eligibility for Executive Education Programs
Acceptance to New Mexico Tech Executive Education is based on the distinct requirements for each program. You can find these requirements under “Who Should Attend” on each program page. Applying does not guarantee admission. An admissions committee will assess all completed applications based on each program’s criteria for admission.
Educational Requirements
There are no specific educational requirements, but preferentially possess a master’s or doctoral degree. We do not require you to take the GMAT, TOEFEL, or another exam to apply to or qualify for this executive education program.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available (SI)
The NMT Presidential Fellowship Leadership International
Certificate offers a simultaneous interpretation. S.I. is an oral translation method in which a speaker’s message is translated
by an interpreter and delivered to the audience in real-time (as the speaker is speaking). In contrast, in consecutive interpretation, the translated message is delivered after the speaker has finished speaking.
English-Language Proficiency
The NMT Presidential Fellowship Leadership International Certificate does not require you to take the TOEFL or other English-language exam to apply to or qualify for our in-person or online executive education programs.
At-a-Glance
- When: April, 2-7, 2027
- Price: USD $5,000
- Attendance: In-Person
- Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Schedule: Sunday (4:00-8:30 pm) Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time
- Application deadline: Friday, March 10th (Application Required)
Strategic Curriculum and Topics
The New Mexico Tech Presidential Fellowship offers diverse
theoretical and practices topics in broad themes:
- Planning for the inevitable: Disruptions in Higher Education and Institutional Innovation
- Higher Education Leadership, Political Risks, and Acting with Power
- The Structure of Power in Higher Education in the USA
- Public Policies and Higher Education in the USA
- Leadership and Leading for Impact: The Effective use of Power
- Cybersecurity Leadership in Higher Education Institutions for Non-Technical Executives
- Coaching, Leadership, and Mentoring for University High Officials
- Network Management, and Personal Development
- Leaders Branding to Improve and Promote Public Image
- Planning and Management of Institution of Higher Education
Key Benefits
- Understand the fundamentals and practicalities of how to plan and lead your university.
- Learn strategic frameworks to help you understand the nature of a crisis so you can better navigate, predict, or even avoid the next one.
- Discover critical tools and tactics to create a ready-torespond playbook, so you have a head start and game plan to implement when crisis strikes.
- Practice leadership during a crisis with a hands-on, realworld crisis simulation to test and improve your in-themoment response tactics.
- Learn how to craft and deliver clear and compelling messages that align with your strategy.
- Build cross-functional crisis teams in your organization to avoid derailing day-to-day operations.
- Protect and strengthen your leadership and organizational reputation by leading and responding with strategy and speed.
Academic Experience
Step outside your comfort zone. Tap into the innovation engine that powers New Mexico Tech Executive Education. Access the minds who have nurtured and educated many of the most successful higher education leaders. Your executive education experience will help you discover an invaluable catalyst for positive change in yourself, your university, and your career.
Faculty Research Meets Real-World Experience
Our faculty members and high leaders, professional practicians, who also teach in other prestigious universities in the USA, are recognized experts in the global higher education community. Drawing on their research and current trends in university thinking, they combine research-based knowledge with real-world experiences, covering a wide range of topics that reflect the most critical challenges facing global business leaders.
Complementing our core faculty, the top high government officials and business leaders visit NMT Executive education regularly to teach in the NMT Executive Education experience.
In addition, through lectures, courses taught in partnership with faculty, and various other forums, guest speakers provide invaluable real-world insight into critical management issues.
Designed for Engagement
From the small class sizes to the high-caliber cohort, our programs are designed to promote deeper learning and engagement. Professors are available before and after their sessions to talk with participants and engage in the innovative, experiential learning Executive Education.
Lectures, business simulations, best practices cases. and small group discussions foster collaboration with peers from around the Americas and across various functions, industries, and cultural backgrounds. During meals, study groups, and evening breaks, you will exchange ideas and perspectives from the day’s learning
Application Process for Executive Education Programs
Application Requirements
When you are ready to apply, access the online application for your program. Most applications take about 25 minutes to complete. You will need to provide personal and professional information and a personal statement.
If you want to apply, please send an email to rolai@nmt.edu
Confirmation of Receipt
You will receive a confirmation of receipt by email within 72 hours of submitting your application. If you have questions about the status of your application, contact Executive Education.
Notification of Acceptance
There is a rolling admissions process for many programs, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, you will hear back within one to two weeks after applying. We are sensitive to your need to know your admission status and try our best to balance that with our admission process.
If you submit your application after a program’s deadline, your application will be considered on a space-available basis.
Visa Requirements for NMT Presidential International Certificate
Citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries must apply for authorization to travel to the United States using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
Other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visa. For more information about visa and passport requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State.
The B-1/B-2 visa (for visits involving a combination of business and tourism) is the appropriate visa for entry into the United States for those participants who must have one. When applying for a visa, you should include your NMT program admission letter with your visa application. It is important to emphasize that the visit is for business purposes.
Payment and Cancellations
Payment
Upon admission, payment details, including an invoice and online payment link, will be sent by email. Full payment of the invoice confirms your enrollment. Payment is accepted by bank wire transfer or credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover).
Payment is due upon admission. Your space is secured upon receipt of full payment.
Financial Aid
NMT does not offer financial assistance for executive education programs.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that senior executives occasionally have changes in plans or schedules that will result in their inability to attend the program as planned. If you wish to cancel and receive a full refund, you must submit your request in writing at least 30 days before the program’s start date.
If you submit your request 15 to 29 days before the program start date, you will receive a refund of 40% of the entire program fee. If you submit your request within 14 days of the program start date, you are not eligible to receive a refund.
Cancellation requests are valid only upon Stanford confirming receipt of your request.
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