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PhD in Global Leadership and Change

The Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change degree program prepares students to become visionary leaders and agents of change in strategy and policy for nonprofit, government, for-profit, and academic institutions.

Pepperdine University's selective Global Leadership and Change PhD program employs the researcher-scholar model of doctoral training, in which academics and research are conjoined. Three years of rigorous coursework incorporate national and international trips, providing students with a global perspective on leadership and policy and access to prominent global experts, followed by a one-to-two-year dissertation process*, where each student will contribute new knowledge to the field of their selected topic of research.

Program Benefits

Global access format.

This highly selective doctoral program's hybrid format, which is 60% face-to-face and 40% online, is formatted to be ideal for working professionals.

Values Centered

Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through GSEP's core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.

Quick Facts

Cohort model.

Enables students to build upon leadership skills while forging valuable relationships with colleagues.

Outstanding Faculty

Scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements and professional expertise. Direct and personalized feedback from PhD faculty mentors.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Incorporates core courses shared between all doctoral offerings, program-specific classes, and elective options to customize your learning experience.

Reputable Program

Highly selective doctoral program at one of the top universities in the US, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence.

AACSB Certification

In cooperation with a partner institution if requested.

Small Class Sizes

Provide an environment for faculty mentorship

Scholarships Available

Policy Trip

International Trip

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Program Details

• Offering the Global Access Hybrid format, this PhD in Global Leadership program is ideal for working professionals to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online modalities. The online portion provides flexibility, while the classroom component offers an enhanced experience, a personalized/hands-on approach, relational interaction with peers, and increased quality of learning.
• Robust online modules feature engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

Face-to-Face classes are conveniently located on our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, close to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and just off the 405 freeway.

• Cohort model designed to build upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
• Small class sizes and a low faculty: student ratio provides a supportive learning environment, meaningful student-faculty interactions, and long-term professional and personal relationships.

Curriculum Overview

This doctoral program includes 66 units of coursework and a dissertation. You will experience a curriculum focused on preparing leaders with well-rounded and unparalleled global leadership theory and practice courses, research, policy development, funding, economics, entrepreneurship, and many others. Research methods and applications are accomplished through both coursework and a final dissertation. To gain an international perspective on policy development, students will visit an international location, meet local and national leaders, and observe and examine industries and organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

GSEP is committed to a learner-centered approach in the programs we offer. Each program has a set of objectives that a student graduating from the program is expected to achieve. The knowledge and skills taught in the program might be introduced in some courses. In other courses, students are asked to apply knowledge by practicing skills and demonstrating their abilities. Within the program, the values and dispositional attributes important for individuals entering the profession are emphasized. Graduates of the PhD in Global Leadership and Change program.

International Student Opportunities

• This program is approved for international students perusing an F-1 or any other type of visa.
• A dedicated Enrollment Services Officer will make your admissions process easy and comfortable with experience in supporting both international and domestic students.
• Integration of domestic and international students across campuses. Dedicated support for international students is provided through the Office of International Student Services (OISS) .
• Opportunities to participate in university social, sporting, cultural, and spiritual events.
• Robust alumni network.
• Partnerships with professional networks and conferences.

Career Outcomes

This PhD from Pepperdine provides a strong opportunity for employment growth and earning potential. As a graduate, you will be prepared to increase your earning potential and help make a lasting difference in a variety of business and academic roles.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pepperdine GSEP generously offers over $6,000,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving financial assistance . There are numerous scholarship opportunities that are both merit and need-based in addition to discounts for meeting application deadlines .

GSEP welcomes federal and state aid eligibility and veteran benefits which may further reduce tuition cost.

The Financial Aid Office is available to answer questions and help you navigate funding your education at GSEP through numerous scholarship, grant, loan, and other opportunities. 

To help determine your total cost of tuition and living expenses for this specific program, please refer to our GSEP tuition calculator . 

Alumni and Faculty Spotlight

"What led me to Pepperdine was initially the face-to-face. I really enjoyed being able to start off by coming in every week to class and meeting with my peers and my professors, and building a camaraderie. Being able to connect with everybody, knowing that there’s such a huge diversity, I think that really exceeded my expectations." - Dr. Asia Ghazi, Alumni

What Our Alumni Are Saying

"I have become a better leader and help people on my team lead better, which is the greatest joy I derived from the program."

- Frederique Covington Corbett, PhD in Global Leadership and Change '21

"I enjoyed the setup of the cohort system implemented in the program because it was an extra layer of accountability, which helped all of us get through the program."

- Victoria Queen Brown, PhD in Global Leadership and Change '21

Why Pepperdine

Passion and purpose driven, reputable university, distinguished faculty, alumni network, student and career support, veteran and military support.

Since our founding in 1937, Pepperdine University has had one mission: to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership in a learning environment where academic excellence is rooted in a Christian faith and values.

Our graduate programs empower students to transform into the best possible expression of themselves for meaningful work and purposeful lives. That legacy is alive today more than ever, as we help students all over the world gain the skills they need to achieve personal fulfillment, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in the lives and communities they serve.

GSEP offers prestigious programs at one of the top universities in the US, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you're inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

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• GSEP faculty are nationally-recognized scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements, industry expertise, educational experience, and scholarly credentials.
• Professors are accomplished professionals who balance theory and real-world application in a practitioner-based curriculum informed by their desire to prepare students to make a difference.
• Average class size of 14 students and a 12:1 faculty-student ratio provides a supportive educational setting, meaningful interactions, and long-term professional and personal connections.
• Extensive Pepperdine alumni network creates influential business connections with more than 110,000 professionals. Our alumni network has 32 chapters and affinity programs in the U.S. and abroad.
• Pepperdine alumni, faculty, staff, and parents make themselves available to offer the resources you need and help graduates build professional, personal, and purposeful relationships with Pepperdine people all over the world.
• As a Pepperdine alumnus, you have exclusive access to the PeppConnect Mentoring Program, a global network of alumni who are willing to mentor and offer career or industry advice.
• GSEP Student Services supports our rigorous curricula through academic advising, records, writing support, library, student groups, and much more.
• Students are further supported through our Office of Student Accessibility, world-class facilities, and highly competitive programs, all of which contribute to our exceptional programs and rankings.
• GSEP Career Services operates from an innovative model of career education and holistic career counseling for today's rapidly changing job market helping students and alumni construct their career narrative, build lifelong employability skills, and connect with alumni and industry leaders.
• The Office of International Students Services (OISS) values our international students for what they bring to our campus—diversity, global perspective, cultural respect, determination, and a wonderful sense of adventure. We welcome students from all nationalities, faiths, and education systems, as they provide a diverse perspective in our classrooms.

Pepperdine has served veterans and their family members for over 75 years and is proud to support nearly 500 enrolled veterans, service members, and dependents. 

As an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program , we proudly offer tuition support to Yellow Ribbon-eligible students. Pepperdine invests almost $3M annually to help cover 100% of tuition costs for eligible students.

Under the Yellow Ribbon program, Pepperdine in the VA matches all remaining tuition costs. Pepperdine also does not limit the number of eligible students who can utilize the Yellow Ribbon program. 

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Doctoral Programs

Doctoral programs in accounting, financial economics, marketing, operations, and organizations and management.

The Doctoral Program gives students unparalleled expertise in management. Candidates work under Yale SOM's distinguished faculty, learning side by side with diverse and accomplished scholars.

Deadline: December 15

The application deadline is December 15 of the year in which admission is sought.

Specializations

Students focus in one of the core disciplines of management, developing in-depth knowledge and pursuing their own research interests: Accounting , Finance , Marketing , Operations , or Organizations and Management .

Application for admission to the Doctoral Program in Management is made through the Yale Graduate School.

Students take foundational PhD-level courses in their areas of specialization, and then choose from a course list that spans the university, drawing from some of the best academic departments in the world.

The program's small size allows senior faculty to take an active role in preparing each student for the job search.

Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD in Leadership has been recognized as one of the top online doctorate programs in organizational leadership degree programs in 2024 by Intelligent.com . The program is designed to provide advanced capabilities for scholars and practitioners alike in an area of immense interest in contemporary society. It is well recognized that organizational success or failure is closely connected to leadership. However, there is debate about what constitutes good leadership and how much it may vary depending upon the context or domain within which it is practiced. Similarly, there are a variety of mechanisms currently being employed to identify good leaders and to assist those in leadership roles to become better leaders with varying degrees of success.

Students in the program will be exposed to advanced bodies of knowledge in the attributes essential to good leadership and in the processes likely to identify and develop it. They will also gain a mastery of leadership theories and practices applicable to an array of professional contexts. In addition, students will learn advanced research methods both qualitative and quantitative, and progress to completing a dissertation that produces original scholarship.

The program can be completed with a concentration (area of focus) or otherwise. Students can choose to specialize in an area by completing 9 credits of coursework in that area. Concentrations are available in the following areas: Ministry ; Justice ; Technology ; Politics ; International Relations ; Sociology ; Communications ; Business ; Public Administration . Those who are not interested in a concentration can complete the program by choosing courses from diverse areas without being limited to any one area. Students who opt for a concentration must complete their dissertation in a topic that fits within the concentration after approval by their chair. Students who choose not to do a concentration can write their dissertation in any aspect of leadership after appropriate consultation and approval by their dissertation chair.

• Synthesize, evaluate, and contextualize leadership approaches and theories
• Choose and create an original, scholarly research project culminating in a written, presented, and orally defended dissertation that advances leadership theories and contributes substantively to the body of knowledge in the student's chosen concentration
• Demonstrate a high level of comprehension of leadership theory through practical individual and organizational application
• Analyze social, political, economic, religious, and organizational events relative to the influence of leaders and leadership approaches
• Integrate scholarly research and leadership skills by putting theory into practice

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application
• Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
• Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
• No GMAT or GRE required

*For questions regarding the program or transfer credits, please contact Trudy Owens at [email protected]

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Welcome to UCLA Anderson’s Doctoral Program — the first step in pursuing an academic career in management.

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Program overview.

We believe that great leaders are always in the process of becoming leaders — that their potential to serve and motivate unfolds over a lifetime. That's why we've structured our program as flexibly as possible, to accommodate you no matter where you are in the process or in the world. 

Quick Facts

• Average completion time: 5-7 years, including dissertation 
• Average class size: 12-15 students
• Three start dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Why Gonzaga

• Designed for working professionals and full-time scholars
• Accessible from anywhere in the world
• Immersions provide opportunities to connect with faculty, build community, and network with fellow students
• Transdisciplinary approach supports a wide variety of research and dissertation topics
• Curriculum is designed so that students and faculty may explore emergent topics related to the growing field of leadership studies

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies will:

• Be able to write in an academic and scholarly manner
• Define and understand epistemological assumptions and frameworks
• Demonstrate an understanding of personal, organizational, and global perspectives of leadership studies
• Be able to conduct and evaluate research
• Explore and critically evaluate leadership, organizational, and global models, frameworks, and theories
• Explore and understand pluralism from various ontological perspectives
• Become increasingly committed to social justice to advance society
• Understand and practice principles of listening, contemplation, discernment, and dialogue
• Develop and practice ethical reasoning skills that foster positive relationships and advance society social change

Questions? Contact:

Heather Schmitt, Admissions Specialist Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 or (866)380-5323 Email: [email protected]

Program Attributes

Flexibility

The DPLS program is accessible from anywhere in the world, with courses offered in various modes, including immersion-based, on campus, online and independent study. With three opportunities to take courses throughout the academic year (fall, spring, summer), course progression plans can be personalized to accommodate the needs of working professionals and full-time students.

Unique Dissertation Approach

The Ph.D. program's transdisciplinary design supports a wide variety of research and dissertation topics. The dissertation procedure guides students through the process along four major milestones: candidacy, proposal seminar, proposal defense, and the dissertation. Graduates have been honored with national dissertation awards, reflecting the program's strong foundation of scholarship.

International Presence

With well over 600 graduates, the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies has achieved national stature and international reach. The faculty come from diverse backgrounds and students of the program represent a broad range of professions and cultures. Most recently, the program has welcomed students from Afghanistan, Canada, China, Germany, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe, as well as from the Spokane Native American Nation and several other indigenous nations of the Pacific Northwest.

Learn More About the PhD Journey

The PhD Process

The steps to earning a PhD in Leadership Studies, from admission to graduation.

The interdisciplinary curriculum of Gonzaga's Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies focuses on personal systems, organizational systems and global systems.

Learn more about these unique experiences that deepen student inquiry and enhance the learning community.

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PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well. 

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

Business Simulation Lab

The Debra Paget and Jeffrey Berg Business Simulation Lab facilitates in-person and online behavioral research related to decision-making and problem-solving.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

Hear from Our Community

“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management —and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment. MEET CURRENT PHD STUDENTS

Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management , you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.  

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

253-D Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School of Management Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6201

Phone: 607-255-5340 Email: Graduate Research Programs Office

The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

Cornell’s postdoctoral positions are listed on the Academic Career Opportunities website and postdoctoral fellowship programs are available for viewing. If you suspect a third party of falsely advertising a Cornell program, please notify [email protected]. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

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Every company, community, and country needs inspiring and capable leaders.

With a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, you could prepare to guide and lead educational organizations, solve the challenges facing today’s schools and learners, and make a lasting impact in your community. With the flexible option to study online, you can pursue your doctorate in leadership studies on your schedule — even while working full time.

A Ph.D. in Leadership or Leadership Studies is a research doctorate that focuses on the theory and practice of organizational leadership. Explore how strategic leadership can help you effectively guide, manage, and improve educational organizations, from companies to colleges to nonprofits.

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Doctor of philosophy (phd) in leadership studies.

The Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at University of the Cumberlands is an online leadership doctorate designed to help you guide educational organizations into the future. You’ll learn the skills you need to lead with empathy and insight, inspire staff and students, and contribute insightful research to your field. Online courses and flexible scheduling make it possible to earn your Ph.D. and set your sights on new goals—even while working full time.

You will participate in a comprehensive study of effective leadership and administrative methods, while gaining an in-depth look at the political factors involved in organizational decision making. Program planning, assessment strategies, and global trends in leadership round out the curriculum.

Additionally, if you are a current educator wishing to obtain Kentucky Rank 1 certification, you may complete an approved Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program through the School of Education and transfer up to thirty (30) hours of the program toward the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies.  Note that a Ph.D. or Ed.D. alone will not lead to the Kentucky Rank 1 certification without first completing an Ed.S. through the School of Education.  Our knowledgeable advisors are here to help you enroll in the classes you need to complete your Rank 1 certification and then the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies.

Course Requirements

LEAS 730 The Politics of Organizational Decision-Making

LEAC 731 Learning in Adulthood

LEAS 732 Program Planning and Assessment

LEAS 830 Leadership in Theory and Practice

LEAS 833 Higher Education in America

LEAS 835 The Change Process

LEAC 834 Leadership in Historical Context

LEAS 836 Current Trends and Issues in Leadership 

DSRT 734 Inferential Statistics in Decision-making

DSRT 736 Dissertation Seminar

DSRT 834 Advanced Statistical Applications

DSRT 837 Professional Writing and Proposal Development 

DSRT 839 Advanced Research Methods

DSRT 850 Qualitative Research 

DSRT 930 Dissertation

DSRT 931 Dissertation

Students pursuing a PhD in leadership studies at Cumberlands are required to complete ONE specialty area.

Criminal Justice

• CROL 631 Law Enforcement Administration                            
• CROL 632 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement: Race & Gender
• CROL 633 Corrections Administration                                       
• CROL 634 Critical Issues in Community Based Corrections
• CROL 635 Legal and Ethical Issues in Homeland Security
• CROL 636 Critical Issues in Homeland Security
• CROL 637 Juvenile Justice Administration and Management 
• CROL 641 Violent Offenders: Crimes & Psychology
• CROL 651 Recovery and Relapse
• CROL 674 Advanced Statistical Analysis (Ph.D. Elective hours only)
• CROL 677 Applied Leadership (Ph.D. Elective hours only)
• CROL 681 Proseminar in Criminal Justice 
• CROL 683 Criminal Justice Program Evaluation 
• CROL 685 Qualitative Methods in Criminal Justice (Ph.D. Elective or CJ Spec hours)
• CROL 687 Legal Research and Analysis 
• CROL 689 Life-Course Criminology 
• CROL 691 Drugs and Crime

Education courses EdD and PhD students may enroll in.

Some courses require field/clinical hours that students must complete to earn a passing grade. Some courses listed may have prerequisites and may not be available to students who have not previously completed the prerequisites

• ADOL 631     School Program Improvement
• ADOL 633     Applied Research
• ADOL 636     School Law I
• ADOL 637     School Law II
• ADOL 643     Special Education and School Leadership
• ADOL 655     Team Leadership
• COOL 633     Children and Adolescent Counseling
• EDOL 542     Change, Pd, and Teaching Improvement
• EDOL 547     Diversity in a Multicultural Society
• EDOL 562     Theory of Teaching and Learning
• EDOL 634     Curriculum Management And Assessment
• EDOL 636     Problems In Education
• REOL 633     Literacy Leadership
• SPOL 530     Characteristics, Identification, and Instruction of Students with Disabilities
• SPOL 631     Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
• SPOL 632     Consultation and Collaboration for Curriculum Design
• SPOL 636     Advanced Assessment Strategies and Prescriptive Writing
• ENGL 534 Studies in British Literature
• ENGL 535 Studies in Modern Literature
• ENGL 550 Practice of Creative Writing
• Approved electives

Health Professions  

• LEAC 847 Diversity and Multicultural Education for Health Professions   
• LEAC 848 Student Assessment in Health Professions  
• LEAS 849 Current Topics and Trends in Healthcare   
• LEAC 840 Foundations of Instructional Technologies    
• BADM 667 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Elective  

Elective (Select one course):  

• HHP 638 Administrative and Management Strategies (3 hours)   
• BADM 668 Strategic Management in Healthcare Administration  
• BADM 663 Healthcare Policy and Economics
• Approved HHP 500 or 600 level courses 

Health Science

• HHP 532 Applied Nutrition
• HHP 533 Health and Fitness Psychology
• HHP 534 Exercise Physiology
• HHP 535 Exercise Testing and Prescription
• HHP 536 Foundations of Physical Activity in Health Promotion
• HHP 537 Coaching and Fitness Leadership
• HHP 630 Health Promotion through Physical Activity
• HHP 631 Advanced Coaching and Fitness Leadership
• HHP 632 Current Issues in Health Promotion
• HHP 633 Current Issues in Coaching and Fitness Leadership
• HHP 634 Strength and Conditioning
• HHP 635 Youth Health and Fitness
• HHP 636 Supplementation for Health and Human Performance
• HHP 637 Applied Sports Medicine
• HHP 638 Administrative and Management Strategies
• HHP 639 Special Topics
• HIST/HIOL 531 Selected Topics

Mathematics

• MAOL 530 Topics in Mathematics I
• MAOL 630 Topics in Mathematics II

Missions and Ministry

Required courses (6 credits):

• MMOL 537 Christian Education
• MMOL 634 Christian Leadership Development

Approved electives (6 credits): Select 2 of the following

• MMOL 531 Old Testament Survey I  
• MMOL 532 Old Testament Survey II
• MMOL 533 New Testament Survey I  
• MMOL 534 New Testament Survey II
• MMOL 535 Christian Theology I
• MMOL 536 Christian Theology II

 Additional electives (6 credits):  Select 2 of the following

• MMOL 631 Focused Study of the Old Testament
• MMOL 632 Focused Study of the New Testament
• MMOL 635 Church Administration
• MMOL 637 Planting High Impact Churches
• MMOL 538 The Church and Contemporary Culture
• Any other 500 or 600 level MMOL course
• NURS510 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURS 520 Issues in Advanced Practice
• NURS 530 Epidemiology
• NURS 532 Healthcare Technologies and Informatics in Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURS 550 Advanced Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
• NURS 590 Advanced Pharmacology
• NURS 592 Advanced Health Assessment
• NURS 594 Advanced Pathophysiology
• NURS 670 FNP Advanced Practice I, 6 hrs.
• NURS 672 FNP Advanced Practice II, 6 hrs.
• NURS 674 FNP Advanced Practice III, 6 hrs.
• NURS 690 FNP Advanced Practice Internship, 6hrs.

Student Personnel Services

• EDOL 631: Advanced Human Development, Learning and Behavior
• LEAC 781 Higher Education and Student Personnel Services
• LEAC 782 Higher Education Enrollment Management
• LEAC 783 Higher Education Law and Policy in Student Services
• BADM 533 Marketing Management
• COUN 539 Counseling Theories & Techniques I OR COUN 633 Counseling During Grief and Crisis

Courses in the following Masters will matriculate as the Doctoral specialty if the program is completed as a second Masters:

• Master of Science in Global Blockchain Tech.
• Master’s in Project Management
• Master’s in Strategic Management
• Or other approved electives

Information Systems

Instructional Technology

• LEAC 840 Foundations of Instructional Technologies 
• LEAC 841 Trends and Issues in Instructional Technology
• LEAC 842 Leadership and Instructional Technology
• LEAC 843 Ethical and Legal Issues related to Instructional Technology
• LEAC 835 Teaching and Learning Online*

Elective (Select one):

• LEAC 844 Management and Evaluation of Instructional Technology and Design 
• LEAC 845 Instructional Multimedia Integration
• LEAC 846 Digital Game-Based Learning

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This mission of the PhD in Leadership Studies degree program at Cumberlands is to prepare you for ethical and effective leadership in your company, community, or country.

Leadership Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Executive: $100,090

Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

Chief Executive: $189,520

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

University Administrator: $99,940

Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities.

Administrative Services Manager: $101,870

Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

Marketing Manager: $138,730

Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

Common Questions

A Ph.D. in Leadership or Leadership Studies is a research doctorate that focuses on the theory and practice of organizational leadership. In many programs, students have the opportunity to study leadership within a specific field, such as education. In this case, you’ll explore how strategic leadership can help you effectively guide, manage, and improve educational organizations—from schools to colleges to nonprofits. Courses in subjects such as decision making, program planning and assessment, change management, and other skill areas will prepare you for leadership opportunities that call for advanced scholarship and expertise.

While many working educators opt to earn a Ph.D. in Leadership, these programs differ slightly from practitioner degrees such as the Ed.D. Namely, research plays a larger role in the Ph.D. You’ll take courses in research methodology, including qualitative and quantitative research methods, inferential statistics, and statistical analysis. And you’ll embark on an original dissertation that furthers the body of knowledge in your field.

With a Ph.D. in Leadership, you can pursue growing career paths in educational organizations such as schools, colleges, and universities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that postsecondary administrator jobs will increase over the next decade as more students pursue higher education to achieve their goals. Postsecondary administrators bring together expertise in organizational management and education to lead and manage academic programs, research activities, and student services. Alternatively, candidates who pursue additional requirements for certification could become administrators at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

With a research doctorate under your belt, you could also pursue a career as a postsecondary teacher . Overall, this field should grow at a faster-than-average rate of 12 percent over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most roles require a doctoral degree—generally, a Ph.D. 

Finally, earning a doctorate in leadership could equip you for a management analyst career path. Management analysts evaluate organizations and suggest strategies for solving problems, improving efficiency, and growing profits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that management analyst jobs will grow by 14 percent over the next decade—much faster than average.

Is an online Ph.D. in Leadership a respected credential? Will earning your Ph.D. be a worthwhile investment in your career? For most candidates, the answer is yes. Not only could your doctorate in leadership studies help you stand out in the job market, but now that online learning is a popular and credible way to earn a degree, there’s no difference between a traditional and online Ph.D. in Leadership beyond the convenience of studying in a virtual setting. Potential advantages include:

• Career opportunities. Earning a doctorate is typically a requirement for roles such as postsecondary administrator and postsecondary teacher. With a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, you’ll learn the skills you need to take your career to the highest level.
• Higher earnings. With a Ph.D., you could qualify for roles that command a higher salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, postsecondary administrators earned a median annual salary of $96,910 in 2021. Postsecondary teachers earned $79,640 in the same period.
• A bigger impact. Leading your school or organization into the future calls for advanced preparation. Earning a doctorate in leadership studies will equip you with the theory, skills, and research experience you need to solve urgent problems, drive positive change, and make a lasting difference.

Are you a current educator wishing to obtain Kentucky Rank 1 certification via our online leadership doctorate? You can achieve your goals by taking additional coursework within the School of Education. Keep in mind that a Ph.D. or Ed.D. alone will not lead to the Kentucky Rank 1 certification without an accompanying planned program from the School of Education that includes the courses required for Rank 1. Our knowledgeable advisors are here to help you enroll in the classes you will need for both your Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and the Kentucky Rank 1 certification.

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I would give my highest recommendation of this program. My perspectives and understanding about leadership has reached a level beyond my imagination. The faculty at UC always go the extra mile to create a phenomenal learning environment with the highest professionalism and the most compassionate personal cultivation and care. My PhD journey at UC has been the most uplifting and enlightening one for me. Way to go, UC! Dr. Amy West Graduate, PhD in Leadership Studies

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Strategic management ph.d., earn a ph.d. in business and a major concentration in strategic management to prepare for a career at top academic institutions.

The Ph.D. in Business and a Major Concentration in Strategic Management provides course work in the base theories in strategic management. The field of strategic management studies big picture issues facing managers of firms, such as deciding what markets and industries to enter, how to enter and exit various markets, how to position the firm in the market in order to gain competitive advantage, and the timing, sequencing, and orchestration of competitive initiatives. Topics in strategic management include: Competitive strategy, resource allocation and corporate strategy, strategic decision processes, international and emerging market strategies, knowledge and innovation management, strategic entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and environment and non-market strategies.

The main goal of the strategic management doctoral program is to train students to do high-quality research in any of these areas and to prepare them for careers as mainstream professors of strategic management at top academic research institutions. To achieve this goal, Ph.D. students are required to take courses in strategic management, research methods and statistics, as well as possible disciplinary elective courses in economics, psychology and political science, and to write research papers examining important and relevant issues in strategic management. The program also has a teaching requirement to the extent that teaching opportunities are available.

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Rice Business offers an outstanding program for doctoral students interested in strategic management.

In addition to the requirements described in Chapters 1 and 6 of this guide, doctoral students who have chosen strategic management as their area must satisfy the following requirements for a Ph.D. degree.

Course, Research Work and Dissertation Advisor

• The student’s course work must be approved by the area faculty advisor.
• During the student’s first two years, he or she must take a minimum of 12 hours of approved graduate level courses per semester.
• Course work includes a combination of required and elective courses. The required courses are listed in the attached course sample sequence.
• The student is expected to attend all research seminars organized in the strategic management area during the student’s tenure in the Ph.D. program. Moreover, during the second and third years, the student must formally register for the strategic management research seminars and attend presentations of SE faculty as well as those of faculty members from other business schools who visit the SE area to present their research.
• Students are expected to be fully engaged in research during the Ph.D. program, especially during all the summers, including the summer after the first year of their residency in the Ph.D. program.
• Students must have a Jones School SE faculty member who has agreed to serve as their dissertation advisor by the end of the spring semester of their third year in the program.
• From the second year onwards, students are required to give at least one research presentation every year in front of faculty and other doctoral students. Such presentations should demonstrate that the student is making adequate progress in his/her research. The presentation requirement may be fulfilled in the fall of the second and third years by presenting the required research paper and other research projects. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule this yearly presentation, together with his/her advisor and/or the strategic management area advisor.
• Having teaching experience is important for doctoral students to perform well in the academic job market. As such, we require students in the SE area to have a teaching experience. In the third year of the program, all students receive an opportunity to be a teaching assistant for SE faculty in strategic courses at the Jones School. Moreover, to the extent that teaching opportunities are available, we require students to teach at least one semester course as the primary instructor before entering the job market.

Exam Requirements

Students must successfully pass a comprehensive exam administered by the SE faculty at the end of the second year. The exam is administered and graded by SE faculty, under the supervision of the strategic management area advisor or special committee set up for this purpose. The exam includes two parts:

• Part I focuses on the coursework taken in strategic management and measures the student’s knowledge of the area as a whole including base theories, main strategy research topics, and research methods.
• Part II requires writing a paper as a take-home exam (generally within 48 hours) on a topic jointly discussed between two SE faculty and the student; it focuses on the student’s ability to write a research paper establishing a contribution to the designated literature and also includes research methods and study design.

A successful performance in the exam demonstrates the student’s solid training in strategic management and provide the foundation from which he or she begins the research that forms the basis of the dissertation.

Research Paper Requirements

Students are required to write one major paper in their first two years, either sole-authored or coauthored with a faculty member(s) in the SE area.  This paper is proposed in the spring semester of the second year and completed at the beginning of the fall semester of the third year. The bulk of the work on the paper is intended to be done in the summer. The paper is intended as (1) a developmental vehicle for the student and (2) that will result in publications in top quality journals (although credit is not dependent on publication).

The student is expected to take the lead on the project (in the manner of a lead author) and should individually decide (perhaps in collaboration with an SE area faculty member) on what topic the student will work. The paper must be approved by two tenure-track SE faculty members (one is typically the student’s adviser). The student is expected to present the paper in a faculty workshop at the beginning of the fall semester of the third year. Failure to complete the Research Paper Requirements, as outlined above, will mean that the student is not making satisfactory academic progress in the Ph.D. Program. See Appendix B for research paper approval and evaluation forms.

The course curriculum is designed around a challenging course of study in both the theory of strategic management and in innovative empirical design.  The sample course sequence is typical although the students might choose different courses across disciplines to structure a specific degree plan. Besides the required 1st and 2nd year Strategic management basic and advanced courses, students are required to take a microeconomics course as well as statistic and methodology courses. Doctoral students may continue taking courses beyond their second year.     Sample Course Sequence in Strategic Leadership (Psychology Oriented)

Year 1 (Fall)

BUSI 540        Strategy Management Theory (3.0)

BUSI 549        Strategy Pro-seminar (3.0)

POLI 504        Methodology and Data Analysis (or equivalent-e.g., ECON 510)

PSYC 507       Research Methods (or equivalent)

Year 1 (Spring)

BUSI 541      Strategic Management Research (3.0)

BUSI 5XX      Advanced Topics in Strategic Management (1.5 hours see courses below)

POLI 505      Topics in Political Methodology (or equivalent-e.g., ECON 511)

 Elective

Year 2 (Fall)           

BUSI 5XX      Advanced Topics in Strategic Management (1.5 hours)

PSYC 601     Multivariate Statistics (or equivalent)

ECON 501     Microeconomic Theory I (or equivalent)

 Year 2 (Spring)

 BUSI 5XX      Advanced Topics in Strategic Management (1.5 hours-see courses below)

 BUSI 5XX      Advanced Topics in Strategic Management (1.5 hours see courses below)

Examples of elective courses are:

BUSI 503        Econometric Models in Marketing

BUSI 504        Game Theory

BUSI 530        Introduction to Accounting Research

BUSI 531        Empirical Methods in Accounting

BUSI 522        Corporate Finance

BUSI 523        Empirical Methods in Finance

ECON 504      Advanced Economic Statistics

ECON 510      Econometrics I

ECON 510      Econometrics II

ECON 514      Industrial Organization and Control

ECON 523      Dynamic Optimization

STAT 522       Advanced Bayesian Statistics

STAT 541       Multivariate Analysis

STAT 606       SAS Statistical Programming

STAT 621       Time Series Analysis

STAT 622       Bayesian Data Analysis

PSYC 502       Advanced Psychological Statistics I

PSYC 503       Advanced Psychological Statistics II

PSYC 507       Research Methods

PSYC 601       Multivariate Statistics

PSYC 637       Meta-Analysis in Psychological Research

PSYC 550       Foundations of Social Psychology

PSYC 636       Organizational Psychology

PSYC 639       Groups and Teams: Advanced Topics in I/O

POLI 503        Topics in Methods and Data Analysis

POLI 504        Advanced Topics in Methodology and Data Analysis

POLI 505        Topics in Political Methodology (Panel Data or Time Series)

POLI 511        Measurement and Research Design

POLI 527        Institutional Analysis and Design

POLI 576        International Political Economy

POLI 575        Game Theory

BUSI 540:  Strategic Management Theory This seminar covers foundational as well as contemporary theories in strategic management. The course draws upon foundational theoretical perspectives from economics, sociology and organization theory to supplement more traditional strategy approaches towards understanding firm performance and related issues. Potential topics on contemporary theories may include: behavioral theory of the firm, transaction cost economics, agency theory, behavioral agency theory, structural contingency theory, theories of cooperative strategy, organizational networks, the resource-based view of the firm and upper echelon theories or theories regarding top management teams, theories of opportunity recognition and new venture creation, resource dependence theory, and theories of organizational evolution.

BUSI 541: Strategy Management Research This seminar examines the effectiveness of corporate and competitive strategy in creating and maintaining competitive advantage. Topics may include firm resources and sustained competitive advantage, dynamic capabilities and knowledge-based theories of competence, strategy as real options, and cooperative strategy including strategic alliances and joint ventures. Topics may also include corporate diversification strategy, international diversification and entry into emerging markets, corporate governance, management of diversified business groups, strategic entrepreneurship, and management of innovation.

Advanced Topics in Strategy (1.5 credit course modules)

Required Advanced Strategy Electives (They take two per semester after the first semester in the program)

BUSI 515 Micro foundations of organization & management (1.5)

BUSI 542 Organization change (1.5)

BUSI 543 Executive leadership & corporate governance (1.5)

BUSI 544 Contemporary management thought (1.5)

BUSI 547 Innovation & knowledge management (1.5)

BUSI 551 Strategy research in corporate development (1.5)

BUSI 550 Corporate social responsibility (1.5)

BUSI 552 Design of business research (1.5)

Other topic are likely to be developed in the future.

Certification of Candidacy indicates that a student has reached the advanced stage of the Ph.D. Program, permitting him/her to devote full time to writing a dissertation. At least eight months must elapse between admission to candidacy and conferral of the degree. The requirements for candidacy are:

• Successful completion of the course work requirements.
• Successful completion of the research paper requirements.
• Successful completion of the comprehensive examination requirements.

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Leadership Studies, PhD

Reach the highest level of leadership education with a PhD in Leadership Studies from CBU. 

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CBU's Leadership Studies, PhD program is designed for individuals who want to make learning and leading their lifelong purpose. Graduates will attain the theoretical, scientific and practical knowledge for effective, ethical and transformational leadership.

The PhD offers flexibility: in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online instruction. (One-week residency per year in June)

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Why Earn a PhD in Leadership Studies at CBU?

Beginning with the end in mind¹.

One of doctoral students’ greatest fears is failure to complete their dissertation. CBU understands that concern and designed the PhD in Leadership Studies so that you can complete your coursework and dissertation in the summer following your third year. You are assigned a faculty mentor on day-one of the program and immediately begin the process of writing your research question. With faculty support throughout the program, CBU provides the road map for you to develop and successfully defend your dissertation – on time.

Creating a community of scholars

As a Christian university, CBU values community in life and in higher education. You are admitted as part of an interdisciplinary cohort and begin developing your academic community as you participate in a 5-day residence experience during the first semester of the program and in each subsequent summer. Taking place in late June at the California Baptist University campus, the summer residence provides you the opportunity to engage in seminar-based learning opportunities with your cohort, program faculty and other leadership professionals.

Emphasizing a distinctly Christian worldview

CBU recognizes the need for leaders equipped with biblically based ethical principles and practices which emphasize character, courage and wisdom as integral elements within effective leadership.

Focus your learning into your passion

With twelve elective units built into the program, you can choose specific graduate-level courses from within CBU’s campus-based or online course catalog which are relevant to your profession or passion.

¹From "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey

What You'll Learn

• Candidates will demonstrate expertise in leadership and organizational strategies and practices.
• Candidates will demonstrate expertise in research.
• Candidates will demonstrate expertise in transformational servant leadership.
• Candidates will demonstrate ability to manage complex institutional environments.
• Candidates will demonstrate the ability to facilitate strategic change.
• Candidates will demonstrate the ability to make and implement creative and wise decisions.
• Candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage in scholarly research that both evaluates existing knowledge and expands the body of knowledge in leadership studies.
• Candidates will demonstrate propensities toward an ethical lifestyle.
• Candidates will demonstrate propensities toward interdisciplinary life-long learning.
• Candidates will demonstrate propensities toward transformational-servant leadership.

Program Details

Ldr 730: culture and sociology of organization.

This course evaluates the sociological and cultural aspects associated organizational life and one’s own personal and professional development.

LDR 740: Creative and Effective Decision Making

Students will evaluate common reasoning fallacies and biases that make for flawed decisions and develop more robust and creative decision making strategies and processes that meet the needs of the situation.

LDR 750: Leadership Ethics, Virtues and Practices

This course evaluates various ethical frameworks and worldviews with an emphasis on the Christian worldview in order to promote ethical and virtuous leaders.

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1. How long will the program take? Students complete 58 semester units. The program is designed for students to complete the course and dissertation requirements in three years or ten continuous semesters of study. Students have the option for additional time to complete their dissertation if necessary.

2. What will this degree do for me? The doctorate in leadership studies is an excellent choice for those with relevant work experience seeking senior leadership positions in a variety of professional and academic communities. 

3. Is there a minimum GPA to stay in the program? Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in the program.

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Office Phone: 951-343-4205 E-mail: [email protected] Office Location: College of Health Science, BLDG A1 Room A23

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E-mail: [email protected] Office Location: Jabs School of Business

As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

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Graduates of PhD in Leadership Studies program will be well prepared for leadership roles in any industry.

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• Human Resources Manager
• Post-secondary Education Administrator
• Administrative Services Manager

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Antioch’s PhD in Leadership and Change program is dedicated to engaging working professionals in the interdisciplinary study, research and practice of leading positive change in workplaces, schools, organizations, and communities, across the country and world.

This degree is offered by Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change.

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The program is designed to support socially engaged leaders and change agents to inquire into the complex and thorny challenges of their fields and to conduct research that can help improve that practice.

A PhD Program to Fit Your Busy Life

Your personal life is taken into account:

• Live anywhere
• Work full-time
• Attend two on-site residencies and one virtual residency each year (for three years)
• Stay connected through our robust online community

Your interests and curiosities are at the core

Do you wonder why your teams aren’t working well together and what change could improve their relationships? Or, how to improve student learning on the campus where you teach or administer programs? Do you wish you could understand why many individuals are resistant to change and what might be ways to engage them successfully? Or why do so many leaders continue to operate from a command and control style?

These are the types of curiosities our students bring to their study. These are the places of wonder that frame discussions, demonstrations of learning, real-world change initiatives, and the dissertation. This PhD program is an opportunity to explore in-depth evidence-based ways to practice and lead change that can make a difference.

Your current professional life is enriched

At the heart of study is the student’s own practice in professional life. The program enables learners to continuously reflect on and integrate their real-world experience with scholarship and methods of inquiry. The program encourages students to integrate theory and practice in order to enrich their own practice and expand relevant theory. This is not about an ivory tower, but about taking your learning into your workplace and community to help make positive change, improve outcomes, and engage individuals in ways that benefit the common good.

Your career opportunities expand

The majority of students in the program are mid to senior-level practitioners. This means that for many, the program journey and achieving their PhD deepens the career paths they are already on. For some, securing a PhD offers the opportunity for new positions, and provides them with the expertise to open consulting practices, teach at the local college or university, or help them become a more public intellectual in their professional networks. Learn more about the impactful work of our learning community members within our newsletters and Facebook announcements of alumni and student career and community achievements.

Flexible, Innovative, Outcomes-Based, Low-Residency Design

The PhD in Leadership and Change is a post master’s, full-time program delivered in a unique and distinctive model:

• Low Residency hybrid delivery means face-to-face meetings 2 times a year
• Professional Seminar for small and large group discussions and workshops throughout the year
• Credit for demonstrating learning rather than seat time in a course
• Learner flexibility within an annual structure, cohort progress through the program, and individual interests
• Dissertation Phase for conducting original scholarly research
• Intense faculty and staff support, from the first day to dissertation completion

Residencies

Students attend two on-site residencies per year and one virtual residency per year for the first three years. All other program study is done online both within cohorts and individually. In addition, meeting with faculty at residencies is coupled with many opportunities for one-on-one work throughout the year, virtual workshops on topics of interest, and regular advising.

The residencies are intense gatherings combining graduate seminars, guest lectures, advising sessions, peer discussions, and student presentations. Residencies are held on a rotating basis at some of the Antioch University campuses. Students who remain in pre-candidacy in the 4th year have the opportunity to participate in virtual support residencies until they do advance to candidacy.

The 2 on-site residencies and 1 virtual residency follow this pattern each year:

The final residency for third-year students is in May each year.

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Professional Seminar

Participate in online interaction throughout the year For the first three years, the faculty-facilitated Proseminar is the cohort’s “homeroom,” in which students discuss, integrate, and make meaning of their learning for each of the first three years. In small and large groups – students engage in virtual and face-to-face dialogue and develop the skills of group reflection as an emerging community of scholars. Students spend approximately three hours a week involved in Proseminar activity, through discussion forums and web meetings.

Learner Flexibility

Work with faculty to align assignments with your needs and interests. There are a number of ways to think of flexibility in this program. The most obvious is perhaps the ability to live and work anywhere and attend a rigorous and engaging doctoral program. As importantly, however, within the clearly-defined annual requirements, students have the flexibility to submit the assignments in ways that align with the needs of their busy professional lives and personal responsibilities. Each student works clearly with an individual advisor to map their path to most successfully navigate the program’s requirements. Finally, flexibility refers to the ability to individualize one’s study based on one’s own deep interests in leadership and change.

Dissertation Phase

Conduct original, scholarly research A PhD offers the opportunity to conduct original scholarly research, a dissertation. In our program, we want to support research that makes a difference, and that has the potential to inform and affect positive change in organizations and communities and schools, and workplaces.

Over the course of the first three pre-candidacy years, students have the opportunity to engage in the interdisciplinary study of leadership and change as well as to develop competence in research skills. Once they complete the pre-candidacy requirements, they are well prepared to design original research into a topic that matters to them. With a strong supportive Dissertation Committee, students are challenged to conduct a meaningful study that answers their professional curiosities and helps inform ways to lead change and to improve practice. Check out our program’s dissertations!

Three Years to Dissertation

• Reflective Leadership Essay – The student demonstrates the ability to reflect in-depth on the personal meaning (e.g. personal values, personal organizational interests) of his/her past, present and marginalization systems and diverse populations prospective roles as a leader in an organization. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Reflective Leader module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions.
• Case Studies of Leading Change – The student demonstrates an ability to apply key issues and concepts to the complexities of real-life leadership and change situations. The case study and analysis must be substantial enough to enable the student to apply the literature and explore change situations. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Case Study module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions.
• Ethics in Leadership and inquiry – The student demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of leadership theories, concepts, and themes and their application to an area of the student’s interest. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Ethics module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions, as well as the completion of the CITIMODULE.
• Nature of Leadership Essay – The student demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of leadership theories, concepts, and themes and their application to an area of the student’s interest. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Nature of Leadership module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions. Proseminar 1 – A year-long cohort-based Proseminar with on-site and online learning activities. The focus of Proseminar 1 is the core curriculum areas and the development of reflective practice as a learner.
• Learning plan – Student identifies overarching learning goals, their challenges as a learner, and directions for year 2.
• Three residencies (2 on-site and 1 virtual)

• Organizational Change Project – The student designs, leads and evaluates a change initiative based on: an assessment of needs; theoretical and practical considerations in the field of leadership and organizational change; and a commitment to participatory leadership styles and ethical professional practice. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Organizational Change module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions,
• Critical Review of Research – Students demonstrate an understanding of research designs, including basic, applied, and integrative research; and research paradigms, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, in the literature of their field. Students are expected to critique the research studies in their own professional fields, including the quality of the research question(s), method(s) of inquiry, appropriateness of the data analysis procedures, and validity of inferences and conclusions drawn. The student is expected to explore the design models and critique their strengths and weaknesses. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Research module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions.
• Research Redesign – The student demonstrates deep knowledge of at least two research methods by selecting two published peer-reviewed studies in the field, one qualitative and one quantitative, and redesigning them. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Research module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions./li>
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• – A year-long cohort-based Proseminar with on-site and online learning activities. A significant aspect of this year’s Proseminar is the development of and reflection on leading change.

• Cultural Dimensions of Leadership – The student demonstrates his/her ability to examine and synthesize ideas and concepts she/he has acquired and to prepare for the next stage of their development within the program and their practice. The specific focus of this essay invites students to reflect on leading change in a world of cultural differences, unequal access to power, and unresolved or unaddressed issues of social justice. This assignment is a demonstration of learning from the Cultural and Global Dimensions of Leadership Module, which includes residencies, readings, and discussions.
• Individualized Learning Modules – These are two in-depth study opportunities, one in a content area related to the dissertation direction and one in the research method intended to be used in the dissertation.
• Proseminar 3 – A year-long cohort-based Proseminar with on-site and online learning activities.

Year 4: Dissertation

• Dissertation Proposal – Students design a study and prepare the Dissertation Proposal, which is the first three chapters of the Dissertation.  The Dissertation Hearing is the culmination of this phase and once approved by the Committee, the student then secures the appropriate Institutional Review Board and proceed with conducting the research phase.
• Dissertation – Students must complete a Doctoral dissertation demonstrating their ability to conduct original, scholarly research. A dissertation begins with a well-designed question or issue meriting investigation. The issue should emerge from and carry forward an existing body of theory and knowledge. The dissertation should demonstrate scholarship, creativity and originality and have implications for a particular issue in the field of leadership and change in the professions and/or communities. The Dissertation Defense is student’s presentation of the work at a residency or other approved venue.

Our Curriculum is Interdisciplinary

The PhD in Leadership and Change program prepares students to engage in the art and science of leading change from both practice-based and theory-based perspectives.

The broad and deep interdisciplinary curriculum draws from psychology, education, management, social science, and the humanities. We believe this interdisciplinary mix is critical because leading change doesn’t sit in one disciplinary box. Rather, each discipline provides an important lens into the phenomena. For example, psychological studies may help us understand individual resistances to change, whereas critical management studies may help us understand organizational structures and processes that inhibit innovation, and the social sciences may help us understand social-cultural contexts for marginalization and empowerment of community movements.

Over the course of the program, students are exposed to an array of disciplinary perspectives and supported in their efforts to find interdisciplinary opportunities to blend lens in order to best understand the complex challenges of our times.

The Practice of Leadership and Change is Cross-Sector

Just as the study of leadership and change is interdisciplinary, the practice of leadership and change is cross-sector. It would be difficult to imagine any professional leading change within the comfortable confines of their profession: school administrators program need to work with the surrounding neighborhood organizations; business professionals work closely to improve community efforts; healthcare leaders work closely with local nonprofits, and so forth. Our world is complex, and leading change isn’t in a silo, neither discipline nor sector.

That is why we believe so strongly in the power and synergy of our cross-sector learning community. Students deliberate with peers who come from across the world and country, who work in sectors similar and different, and who bring experiences both diverse and similar. It is a powerful opportunity to expand one’s horizon.

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A master’s or other graduate degree issued from an institution recognized by an accrediting body that has been approved by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and five years of relevant professional experience are minimum eligibility requirements. In addition, selection for admission will depend upon such characteristics as capacity for self-directed learning, evidence of strong academic skills and conceptual abilities, and an interest in interdisciplinary study and applied research. Applicants must demonstrate a strong potential for individual and professional growth, evidence of leadership and aspiration to lead, and an interest in being a socially engaged professional.

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• Present a reflective autobiographical statement that discusses what has led you to want to be a doctoral student in the PhD in Leadership and Change program (include such aspects as your relevant work experience, personal and professional interests, capacity to initiate and self-direct your learning and other appropriate information)
• Discuss how you believe this PhD program will enable you to become a more effective professional and principled leader in your field.
• Discuss your overall interest and passion for future in-depth study during the individualized curriculum portion of our program. Please include as much detail as you can regarding the ways in which you hope to focus on this area of interest, including what you are curious about and what you would like to learn.
• Relate and discuss a personal story that reflects your understanding of leadership and change in your professional field.
• Letters of recommendation should be from persons who are familiar with your personal, academic, and professional background, who understand your educational goals, and who can address your ability to pursue doctoral study in your chosen field.
• Request one official transcript from each educational institution you attended. All official transcripts must be received by the PhD program office, directly from the college or university.
• Please submit a resume that includes: work history (paid and volunteer), education, experience in conducting research, community leadership roles, membership in professional organizations, honors, awards, presentations, and publications.
• Please submit a sample of your past work that gives some indication of your writing abilities and critical and conceptual thinking skills. Solo authored samples are preferred. That said, if the sample is coauthored, indicate which portion of the work was within your scope of responsibility.
• A non-refundable fee of $50 in US funds, payable to Antioch University, should accompany the application.

Application material can be submitted via email to [email protected]   or hard copies can be mailed to:

PhD in Leadership and Change Antioch University 900 Dayton St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Please note: All materials submitted for application to the PhD program become the property of the PhD program.

Guaranteed fixed tuition is offered in the PhD in Leadership and Change Program for the first three years. Once a student advances to candidacy, the tuition is half of the full tuition, beginning in the trimester following advancement. Additional costs include room and board, transportation, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, and subscriptions. Payment plans are available.

Payment plans are available. Tuition is charged on an annual basis until candidacy is obtained. Once candidacy is reached, tuition is half of the current pre-candidacy annual tuition and is charged on a trimester basis.

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The program is willing to consider assessing doctoral work completed at another accredited institution within the past five years. The student’s work is evaluated to determine the degree to which it meets the learning goals and criteria established by our program faculty for only two specific first-year assignments: the Case Study in Leading Change and the Nature of Leadership.

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Introduction

The Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program (ORLD) prepares students to engage in leadership activities in educational, nonprofit, and business settings. Our students will explore, expand their knowledge of, and critically evaluate organizational and leadership theories as they develop expertise in research design and academic scholarship. We will equip students with the skills to effectively address organizational policies and practices by actively modeling leadership in their chosen organizational environments. As a result, students will promote ethical and socially responsible behavior as they make meaningful contributions in their communities. Students who satisfactorily complete the Organizational Leadership course of study will receive the Doctor of Philosophy degree and be prepared to:

• Write academic texts proficiently utilizing standard written English and APA formatting.
• Critically evaluate leading organizational and leadership theories.
• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to design and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research.
• Apply and implement either qualitative or quantitative research.
• Development, implement and/or respond to organizational policies and practices.
• Apply theories and practices of ethical and socially responsible behavior.
• Recognize the extent of socio‐cultural and economic diversity, both locally and globally and develop skills necessary to work within diverse environments.

Objective of Program

The Organizational Leadership Program is a Doctoral Degree program for students in mid to advanced career stages. The Organizational Leadership Program accomplishes this mission through advanced learning of organizational theory and research. Additionally, the Organizational Leadership Program contributes to the growing body of knowledge pertaining to organizations. The target of the program includes persons with a master’s degree who are currently employed or serve with an organization. The program is offered in a weekend format. Classes are offered at the main campus of UMES in Princess Anne, MD and at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center (ESHEC) in Wye Mills, MD on Friday evenings, Saturday, and Sunday during Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters.

Applicants will be considered for admission to the Organizational Leadership Program in accordance with the admission requirements set forth by the UMES Graduate School. Applications will be reviewed and recommendations concerning admission made to the Dean of Graduate Studies by the Organizational Leadership Admissions Committee composed of as many as four assessors.

All applicants must satisfy:

• All general requirements for full admission to graduate programs.
• An on‐site interview that assesses oral/written presentation skills.
• A written evaluation of work performance by a current or recent supervisor (one of the required letters of recommendation).

The Organizational Leadership Program is a terminal degree program for students in mid to advanced career stages. Applicants represent a wide variety of professional experiences and educational backgrounds.

Students who enter the program must have earned baccalaureate and Master’s degrees from US regionally accredited educational institutions or the degree equivalent in another country and demonstrate successful employment in an organization that relates to the specified strand major. Applicants, particularly those demonstrating nontraditional career paths, must clearly articulate on the Statement of Purpose application form the purposes for pursuit of the degree consistent with previous educational background and professional experiences and well‐considered career plans.

GRE or GMAT Score Requirement

The Organizational Leadership doctoral program requires the submission of standardized test scores as a criterion for admission. The program prefers the submission of GRE scores, but will accept GMAT scores. If GRE scores are submitted, minimum scores should be at least at the 50th percentile for the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning, and a 4.0 in the analytical writing section or above. If GMAT scores are submitted as an alternative to the GRE, minimum scores should be at least at the 50th percentile or above for the analytical writing assessment, integrated reasoning, quantitative and verbal sections.

Application Deadline

As a cohort‐based program, there is one admission period per year (Fall). The application deadline for the Fall semester is March 1 . Students are responsible to ensure that completed applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation and official transcripts, are received in the UMES Graduate School by the application  deadline.

Advisor and Research Advisory Committee

Upon admission to the Organizational Leadership (ORLD) Program, students will be assigned to an Academic Advisor. This person will be responsible for advising on all aspects of the student’s progress through the program. Students should also consult for information, forms, specific policies and procedures the ORLD program manuals on the Research Advisory Committee process and the processes leading to graduation.

After passing the comprehensive examination (see the section below), the student will select a Research Advisory Committee (RAC), which must be approved by the ORLD Coordinator and the Dean of Graduate Studies. The Committee will include at least four (4) members selected from the following categories who must have UMES Graduate Faculty Status to be a voting member:

• RAC Chair: Select from ORLD adjunct and full‐time faculty, as well as UMES full‐time faculty. Previous Doctoral Committee Chair experience is preferred.
• RAC Core Faculty: Select from ORLD adjunct and full‐time faculty, UMES faculty, or faculty affiliated with another accredited university who have expertise in the student’s area of interest.
• RAC Research Faculty: Select from ORLD adjunct and full‐time faculty, UMES faculty, or faculty affiliated with another accredited university who have expertise in research design and/or statistics.
• Secondary Core or Research Faculty or RAC Associate: This person may be selected because of expertise in a desired area.

The RAC must also include a Dean’s Representative, who is assigned by the Dean of Graduate Studies. This person may be one of the committee members.

Comprehensive Examination

The ORLD Doctoral program holds written comprehensive examinations twice a year, in January and August. To be eligible to sit for the comprehensive examination, the student must be in “good academic standing,” that is, the student must have obtained an A or B in all core, research and strand courses and have successfully completed the internship and be registered for ORLD 700    (1 credit hour). The comprehensive examination format is as follows:

• Examination questions reflecting coursework in core, strand and research, as well as the internship, will be submitted from the ORLD faculty.
• The examination will be monitored by a proctor who cannot be a grader. Each student will be assigned a number so that “graders” (ORLD faculty) will not know whose examination they are grading. In other words, the comprehensive examination uses a double‐blind technique. Up to three graders will assess each question; their scores will be averaged. Averages will not be rounded to the next whole number.
• The student may hand‐write the examination (exam booklet/paper will be provided) or submit answers via a UMES‐provided computer (with only word processing capability). Students are allowed to bring a pencil/pen and notes to the exam room. Students may not bring books or other materials into the exam room. The student must inform the ORLD Administrative Assistant two weeks before the examination date whether he/she will use pencil/pen or computer. After this time, the student is not allowed to waver from this test‐taking decision unless, on the day of the examination, there are technical difficulties regarding the use of computers.
• Room assignment for the exam will be emailed to the student from the ORLD office two (2) weeks before the examination date.
• Exams are scheduled to be taken over two days. The exam begins on the afternoon of the first day, in a 3 hour time block [1:00 pm—4:00 pm]. Students are expected to arrive by 12 noon for preliminary information and to prepare for the exam. The exam continues in an 8 hour time block on the second day (3 hours in the morning [9:00 am—12:00 noon]; a one‐hour lunch break [12:00 noon to 1:00 pm]; and 3 hours in the afternoon [1:00 pm—4:00 pm]). Students are expected to arrive by 8 am on the second day for preliminary information and to prepare for the exam. Testing will begin and end at the specified times listed above. If the student arrives at a later time, he/she will not be provided extra time to complete the examination.
• The exam proctor will distribute one question at 1 pm on the first day (research question). At 9 am on the second day, the proctor will distribute one question (core question). After lunch on the second day, the proctor will distribute one questions at 1 pm (one specialization questions). At the end of each session, the question and answers will be submitted to the proctor. The student cannot revisit submitted responses.
• Where students may be provided a choice among the questions to answer, e.g., one of two questions, students who mistakenly respond to both questions will have only the first of the two responses graded. A student may not respond to both questions to attempt to improve the total score for the question. Students must answer questions using the provided ID number – if a student types/writes her/his name on any page of the exam, any question(s) will automatically be marked as a zero and that will count as one attempt.
• All questions will be scored on a scale of 1‐25. The student must pass EACH question with at least an 80 percent score. In other words, the student must score an average of 20 points or higher to pass each question.
• Comprehensive exam questions are designed to assess the student’s knowledge about broad foundational concepts as well as the ability to integrate this knowledge in a manner that graders perceive as indicative of Doctoral status. Graders will expect that the student will cite references according to the 6th or latest edition APA style manual (author, date) throughout his/her writing. There is no required length for a comprehensive examination answer. Passing has to do with quality—not quantity.
• Students will be informed in writing of their comprehensive examination score. Usually this process of grading takes between 2‐4 weeks. They can also receive upon request a summary of graders’ comments or review the graded examinations by contacting the Program Coordinator’s office.
• If a student does not pass all portions of the comprehensive examination, he/she will receive a grade of Unsatisfactory for ORLD 700   , and must register for one (1) credit hour in ORLD 700    when sitting again for the comprehensive examination. In the event of failing ANY or ALL of the questions, the student may retake the failed section(s) ONLY once. The second examination attempt will be given no earlier than four months after the first examination and no later than one calendar year from the date of the initial examination. If the student fails the re‐taken part the second time (or fails to take the failed examination section(s) within one year), his/her admission status is terminated.

Doctoral Internship/Practicum

The Doctoral Practicum is an experiential‐based learning opportunity completed as a field experience related to current or future professional interests. Activities must be performed in an approved setting in concert with fellow professionals. New learning is an essential component of this experience. The practicum will yield a scholarly product that has been supervised by an expert in the field and approved by the program Internship Committee. Repeatable credit (must complete six credits total). Students must gain permission for their specific project from the ORLD Practicum Committee. Students must acquire this permission at least one month before the beginning of the relevant semester to be allowed to register.

The Proposal Defense

The student and his/her Dissertation Committee will agree upon a dissertation subject and accompanying research design. A quantitative proposal and dissertation manuscript will include the first four chapters (Introduction, Review of the Literature, Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses, and Methodology) of the final dissertation (usually six chapters: Introduction, Review of the Literature, Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses, Methodology, Results, and Conclusions/Discussion). A qualitative proposal and dissertation may contain a different number of chapters than those noted for quantitative proposals. The student will follow the APA Style Manual (6th or latest edition) regarding referencing and appropriate citations. The students will follow the UMES Thesis and Dissertation Style Guide for specific formatting of the document.

The Proposal Defense, administered by the Dissertation Committee, is an oral examination of the research proposal. All members of the Dissertation Committee must attend the Proposal Defense either in person or via prior approved audio/video technology. If an emergency arises among a Committee member, the Dean of Graduate Studies may substitute that member with the Program Coordinator or the Dean’s Representative to the Dissertation Committee so that the Proposal Defense may take place. At least three Dissertation Committee members must be physically present for the proposal defense.

During the Proposal Defense—the oral examination—the Dissertation Committee members examine the student on all aspects of the proposed dissertation research as well as whether the student has the proper motivation , technical and intellectual capacity , and resources to complete the research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Following the completion of the Proposal oral examination process, the Dissertation Committee will hold a closed meeting in which decisions will be made concerning the final form of the proposal. The student will be called back into the room to hear the Dissertation Committee decision. Dissertation Committee consensus is desired ; however,  the student passes the proposal with at least three of four affirmative votes. The student is required to bring ORLD Form B to the proposal defense. It is expected that the Dissertation Committee will work with the student to make any required changes. When the Dissertation Committee recommends substantive changes in the proposal, the  student will not move forward to submit to the UMES Institutional Review Board (IRB) the request for approval of human subjects data collection until all edits have been made. After passing the Proposal Defense, the student is allowed to submit materials as needed to the UMES Institutional Review Board (IRB).

After passing the Proposal Defense, the student is admitted to candidacy provided that he/she submits the application for Admission to Candidacy . This application form may be obtained from the UMES Graduate School. The timeline for Admission to Candidacy is five years after enrollment in the program.

If the student fails the Proposal Defense, he/she must re‐defend the research proposal. A second failure or failure to re‐defend within one year (but no sooner than 30 working days) of the first proposal defense results in cancellation of admission.

The Dissertation Defense

The ability to undertake independent research and provide sufficient evidence of scholarship is demonstrated by submission of an original dissertation, which is required of all candidates for a PhD degree. A minimum of 12 dissertation hours is required to complete the ORLD Doctoral degree program. Prior to admission to candidacy, the student may register for no more than six (6) dissertation hours. After registering for all 12 required hours, the candidate must register for one dissertation hour per semester and summer session, including the semester or session in which he/she defends his/her dissertation. In other words, the candidate must be continually enrolled in dissertation hours until graduation. The candidate has up to four (4) years to successfully defend his/her dissertation from the time he/she was admitted to candidacy.

The Dissertation Defense MUST be physically attended by ALL members of the candidate’s Dissertation Committee, and the Dissertation Defense must be held in UMES facilities. At the completion of the defense, the Dissertation Committee will hold a meeting (without the candidate) to discuss decisions regarding the candidate’s pass/fail status and any recommendations for the final form of the dissertation manuscript. The student will be called back into the room to hear the Dissertation Committee decision. The Dissertation Committee has the following alternatives regarding the pass/fail status for the candidate:

• Accept the dissertation without any recommended changes and sign the appropriate form.
• Accept the dissertation with recommendations for changes, and, EXCEPT FOR THE DISSERTATION COMMITTEE CHAIR, sign the appropriate form. After the candidate makes the recommended changes, the Dissertation Committee chair will review the dissertation and, upon his/her approval, sign the appropriate form.
• Recommend revisions to the dissertation manuscript and NOT sign the appropriate form until the candidate has made the changes and submitted the revised dissertation manuscript for Dissertation Committee approval. Then, the Dissertation Committee will sign the appropriate form if they approve of the changes.
• Recommend revisions and convene a second meeting of the Dissertation Defense. The second defense may take place no fewer than 6 months and no later than 12 months after the first defense. Candidates may be examined no more than twice. After failing the second attempt, the candidate’s admission to the graduate program is terminated.
• Rule the dissertation manuscript and defense unsatisfactory; therefore, the student fails and may not re‐defend. Before or after recommended changes, the candidate fails if two (2) of four (4) Dissertation Committee members do not sign the appropriate form. In addition, the ORLD Coordinator may override any Dissertation Committee pass/fail decision. Circumstances for an override could include a.) a dissertation manuscript not in compliance with ORLD specified outline/style; b.) failure of the student to comply with IRB human subjects protection requirements; or c.) acts of plagiarism and faulty data handling and other examples of academic dishonesty that were found. These problems would go back to the student and the RAC with appropriate action to be taken as warranted, e.g., if an academic honesty or IRB issue and/or revisiting the dissertation manuscript for revision and a subsequent review following the above five pass/fail alternatives.

Although not an ORLD requirement, the Doctoral candidate may request a Public Seminar (open to the public) to serve as a dress rehearsal for the Dissertation Defense. The request should be submitted to the ORLD Coordinator.

ORLD Program Grading and Retention Policies

The grading policy for the ORLD program is simple and straightforward. Students must receive a grade of either “B” or “A” in each program course with a letter grading system (A, B, C & F) and a grade of “S” in comprehensive examination, internship and research credit courses with a “S/F” grading system.

If students believe any grade received in a course is either in error or was the result of “arbitrary and capricious grading,” they should immediately discuss the issue with the faculty member. If this does not result in a satisfactory outcome, they should utilize the formal appeal procedures afforded to them in the UMES Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading. Information on these procedures is available in the current edition of the UMES Academic Catalog.

Retention policy

• A student who receives a grade of “C” in any course must repeat that course.
• After receiving two final “C” grades (whether receiving two consecutive “C” grades in the process of repeating one course or whether, throughout the duration of the program, receiving two final “C” grades in any two different courses), the student will be dismissed from the program.
• A student who receives a final course grade of “F” at any time will be immediately dismissed from the program.
• A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is given in any course only to students who are passing the course at the time of a legitimate emergency. If the “I” grade has not been completed satisfactorily within six (6) months from the conclusion of the 5‐week course in which the instructor granted the “I,” the student’s registration for the next sequence of courses is subject to hold. All “I” grades must be completed for the student to sit for the comprehensive examination.
• Academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, improper citation, fabrication, and/or manipulation of facts and data, cheating, and so on) will not be tolerated in the ORLD program and will be subject to sanctions and penalties prescribed in the campus’ academic honesty policy procedures available in the current edition of the UMES Academic Catalog. These sanctions range from failure on an assignment to dismissal from the ORLD program.
• Students enrolled in internship, comprehensive examination and research credit courses with an “S/F” grading system—898 internship credit, 700 comprehensive examination credit, and 899 dissertation credit—must earn a grade of “S” to continue with the progress to degree. A failing grade in any of these credit courses at any time is subject to review by the program to determine whether the student should be continued in the program or dismissed.
• Students must advance to candidacy within a five‐year time period that begins with their admission into the program. This means that students must complete all coursework, including Internship; successfully pass all portions of the Comprehensive Examination; must successfully defend their Dissertation proposal; and complete all appropriate paperwork for Admission to Candidacy within the five‐year period or they will be dismissed from the program.
• Students must complete all program requirements within a nine‐year time period that begins with their admission into the program. This includes all elements of the Admission to Candidacy described above, as well as successful defense and completion of all dissertation requirements, and submission of all appropriate paperwork for graduation from the university within the nine‐year period or they will be dismissed from the program.

Altered Timelines for the Program

Completion of the ORLD degree program requirements within the recommended time frame is contingent on successful completion of all coursework in sequential order and the required examinations. Unsatisfactory performance on or delays in completion of the coursework, the comprehensive examination, the internship, the research proposal defense or the final dissertation examination, and subsequent re‐examinations of any of the above, and leaves of absences all necessarily extend the duration of the student’s retention and graduation in the program. Consequently, students in the ORLD Program may need to commit additional time and resources beyond the recommended time frame and sequence in accordance with the policies and procedures and timelines for Doctoral degrees of the UMES Graduate School.

For more information on this program, please contact:

Prince A. Attoh, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator Organizational Leadership Program 1106 Spaulding Hall University of Maryland‐Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 21851 Phone: 410‐651‐8368 Email: [email protected] Website: h ttp://www.umes.edu/orld

Program, Retention, and Exit Requirements

All students in the Organizational Leadership program must complete courses on organizational leadership as a field of inquiry (12 semester hours), courses on research and data analysis (15 hours), professional services courses (6 hours), and advanced courses (9 hours). Included in the Ph.D. course of study for all Organizational Leadership students will be a supervised internship/practicum (6 semester hours) that aligns with the student’s interests.

Provided that the candidate submits the Application for Candidacy form to the UMES Graduate School, the candidate advances to candidacy after successfully completing all course work; completing the internship, including the scholarly product; passes the comprehensive examination; completes the initial Dissertation Committee meeting; and, successfully completes the Dissertation Proposal Defense. Twelve (12) semester hours of credit are awarded for the satisfactory completion of the dissertation. The comprehensive examination is a minimum one credit. The sixty (60) credit hours in addition to the comprehensive examination required for the degree, can be earned within a three‐year cohort sequence. Any applicable transfer credits, up to 12 semester hours, must comply with the transfer of credit provisions of the UMES Graduate School and be approved by the Organizational LeadershipProgram Coordinator and the Graduate Studies Dean during the first semester of matriculation.

Students enter the Organizational Leadership Program as members of a Doctoral cohort. Because this program is designed to meet the needs of students who are employed full‐time, courses will be offered in a nontraditional scheduling format on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Classes are five weeks in duration, and generally meet twice. The remaining three (3) weeks are devoted to individual projects and research. Students must pursue coursework with the cohort. Students who become out of sequence with the cohort may join the next cohort as space permits. The cohort will complete twenty‐seven (27) semester hours of coursework during the first year of enrollment in the program: three (3) courses in each of the fall, spring, and summer semesters (9 credit hours per semester).

In the second year, the remaining coursework will be completed. The remaining requirements are scheduled for completion in the third year of the program. Additional time to complete the program may be necessary in accordance with the policies and procedures of the UMES Graduate School. The program’s grading and retention policies are listed in a subsequent subsection of this ORLD program text.

The program specifics for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership are as follows:

Core Course Requirements: 42 Semester Hours

Organizational leadership: 12 semester hours.

(As a Field of Inquiry.)

• ORLD 601 History and Philosophy of Organizations Credit: 3
• ORLD 602 Theories and Processes of Organizations Credit: 3
• ORLD 603 Politics, Organizations, and Leaders: Legal and Ethical Issues Credit: 3
• ORLD 604 National and International Organizational Research and Development Credit: 3

Research and Data Analysis: 15 Semester Hours

• ORLD 610 Qualitative Research Credit: 3
• ORLD 611 Quantitative Research Credit: 3
• ORLD 612 Statistical Applications and Interpretations Credit: 3
• ORLD 613 Statistics and Information Management Credit: 3
• ORLD 614 Multi-Variate Statistics Credit: 3

Professional Services: 6 Semester Hours

• ORLD 617 Personnel Development, Management, and Evaluation Credit: 3
• ORLD 618 Public Relations and Marketing in the Non‐Profit Sector Credit: 3

Advanced Courses: 9 Semester Hours

• ORLD 620 Research in Organizational Leadership Credit: 3
• ORLD 623 Organizational Policy Analysis and Change Credit: 3
• ORLD 624 Advanced Seminar in Theory and Methods Credit: 3

Engagement: 6 Semester Hours

• ACOL 898 Doctoral Internship Credit: 1-6

Comprehensive Examination: 1 Semester Hour

• ORLD 700 Comprehensive Examination Credit: 1-6

Inquiry: 12 Semester Hours

Dissertation Research

• ORLD 899 Doctoral Dissertation Credit: 1-12

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Getting Started

The Ph.D. in Leadership program is available at the following Alvernia University campus:

A new cohort starts each fall and spring semester. Along with your completed application accompanied by $50 non-refundable application fee, you’ll need to provide a few supporting materials. Because there’s lead time required for some items, here’s a step-by-step process that seems to work best for candidates:

• While you wait for your transcripts to be processed, you can begin your online application , which lets you build, edit and save sections of your application along the way. 
• Order your official transcript(s). Official transcript(s) indicating that the applicant has earned a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Personal Statement. One-page statement that summarizes the value of the program of doctoral study for your personal or professional growth and development.
• Writing Sample. Upload a copy of your Master's thesis/paper or published work. Alternatively, you may provide a written response to the following question: What do you think is a major or current issue, in your area of expertise, that has a significant impact regarding the community?
• Professional Resume.
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters are accepted from professors, employers, or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s professional experiences.
• Interview with the Ph.D. Program Director and Faculty member. After all the required application materials have been received, each applicant will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview.
• Test scores (GRE, GMAT, or MAT) may be needed in consideration of an applicant with a Master's degree GPA below 3.25.
• International applicants may have additional requirements and can review the application process for international students.

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our financial aid page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email  [email protected] .

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum is 60 credits. Alvernia University's Doctor of Philosophy has a common leadership core, research core and dissertation. In addition, there are three areas of concentration including: Corporate Leadership, Community Leadership, and Educational Leadership. The Ph.D. faculty uses various course formats to help you learn, including case studies, lecture/discussion, group projects and simulation exercises to ensure what you gain in one course will reinforce and build on what you learn in others.

Leadership Core (18 credits)

• PHD 706: Leadership: Advanced Systems Theory and Research
• PHD 709: Organizational Analysis: Culture, Theory and Change Strategies
• PHD 711: Moral and Ethical Foundations for Decision Making
• PHD 724: Theories in Organizational Structure and Strategic Leadership
• PHD 725: Leadership: Diversity and Social Justice in Complex and Global Organizations
• PHD 801: Negotiations and Conflict Resolution for Contemporary Leaders

Research Core (18 credits)

• PHD 701: Research Colloquium (6 credits)
• PHD 704: Quantitative Research: Design & Analysis
• PHD 710: Qualitative Research: Design & Analysis
• PHD 850: Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research

Select one of the following three advanced research courses as appropriate:

• PHD 851: Instrument Design and Analysis
• PHD 853: Advanced Quantitative Research: Design & Analysis
• PHD 855: Advanced Qualitative Research: Design & Analysis

Dissertation (12 credits)

The dissertation is the culmination of the doctoral program and as such must reflect a high degree of scholarly competence for students. Students will be required to first submit and defend their dissertation proposal. Students will advance to full dissertation after they have successfully defended their proposal. The full dissertation must report, in an accepted scholarly style, an original investigation of a research problem or theory of significance in the student’s area of concentration. The final product will demonstrate the candidate’s ability to conduct original qualitative, quantitative or mixed research design in an area related to leadership in educational, public, or private organizations. The dissertation will take place over a minimum of three semesters. The student will meet periodically with their dissertation committee to obtain feedback and guidance regarding progress throughout the three dissertation semesters. Students will register for the following:

Qualifying Exam  (0 credits, academic plan registration number PHD 900) Dissertation  (12 credits, academic plan registration numbers PHD 910, 912, 914, 916) Students must complete Qualifying Candidacy Examinations (commonly called the Comprehensive Exam) before registering for the dissertation. 

Dissertation Defense  (0 credits, academic plan registration number PHD 980)

Elective courses for Corporate Leadership Concentration:

• PHD 727: Developing Human Resources in Organizations
• PHD 803: Leadership and Spirituality
• PHD 812: Leadership and Communication Theories
• PHD 815: Economic Development of Organizations
• PHD 821: Organizational Policy and Finance
• PHD 828: U.S. Presidents as Leaders
• PHD 860: Dissertation Proposal Seminar
• PHD 870: Leadership for Sustainability

Elective courses for Community Leadership Concentration:

• PHD 805: Development and Evaluation of Organizational Policies and Programs
• PHD 818: Federal, State and Local Government Relations

Elective courses for Educational Leadership Concentration:

• PHD 731: Advanced Supervision and Leadership Theory
• PHD 807: Curriculum, Culture and Instructional Leadership
• PHD 825: Educational Policy and Leadership
• PHD 830: Current Issues in Education
• Students in the program present at international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals and co-author books with faculty mentors.
• As part of the unique Sustainability Immersion Program, students have the option to participate in a one-week leadership program that immerses them in the community in which the experience is located.  Students gain firsthand knowledge of what it takes to successfully collaborate across a community to create real change.  This program is regularly run in New Brunswick, Canada.
• Alvernia University's Ph.D. in Leadership program is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
• Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the range of jobs available with a Ph.D. in Leadership is projected to grow up to 12 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2021 ranged from $74,000 to $179,000.

• Institutions of higher education
• Institutions of secondary education
• Corporations
• Nonprofit organizations
• State/local government
• Tenured/tenure-track college faculty
• VP/dean/associate Provost
• Superintendent/principal/school administrator
• CEO/COO/manager
• Executive director/director/program manager

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about Alvernia’s Ph.D. in Leadership program contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 610-796-5187 or [email protected] . Or reach out directly to Dr. Travis Berger, CBCL Dean, at [email protected] .

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Doctor of Philosophy Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Prepare for a career as a professor or researcher of educational leadership and policy while interrogating multiple aspects of schools and other educational institutions. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary problems of practice in collaborative study environments with professors, school leaders, and doctoral students.

Degree Details

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PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

What You'll Learn

In this doctorate, you will critically examine the conceptual, organizational, political, social, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of schools and other educational institutions. Research agendas of the faculty and students center on the nexus between theory and practice and explore critical issues facing educational leaders and policymakers today. 

Alternate-Year Admissions

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PhD has an alternate year admissions process where candidates will be admitted every other year on the following timeline:

• Entrance in Fall 2024:  December 1, 2023 application deadline
• Entrance in Fall 2025:  no cohort
• Entrance in Fall 2026:  December 1, 2025 application deadline

Prospective applicants should apply beginning September 2023 for Fall 2024 matriculation.

Funding for Full-Time PhD Students

NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full time.  Learn more about our funding opportunities .

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Eastern University’s Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Earns High Praise from Forbes

Forbes has ranked Eastern University’s  Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership  third on its list of the Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs for 2024 . The list ranked 60 accredited, nonprofit universities offering the degree program at a doctoral level.

Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership equips students to serve as transformational change agents in business and beyond, offering three specialization tracks so that students can customize the curriculum to their interest and expertise. The program offers a unique, faith-centered, scholarly development experience through rigorous online coursework, in-person residencies, and individualized research coaching leading to professional presentations and publications.

Eastern’s program is flexible for working professionals. It helps students expand their professional network with global peers from diverse industries and develop advanced qualitative and quantitative research skills. The cohort model allows for individualized mentoring from dedicated faculty as students progress through the program together, often developing life-long relationships.   

Dr. Heewon Chang , Professor and Chair for the Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership program, emphasized the caring nature of this community.

“This program has created a community dedicated to shaping leaders to reach their full potential,” said Dr. Chang. “The faculty are deeply invested in the rich network of students and alumni who have also returned their support to the program since the beginning.”

Forbes’s methodology  examines 15 data points from reliable, third-party data sources in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, and student experience. Data points such as graduation rate, median earnings 10 years after graduation, tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, and more inform the ranking. Among the top 10 schools, Eastern ranked No. 1 in graduation rate, showcasing a commitment to ensuring its students cross the finish line with value-added theoretical and practical education of excellence.

“We are honored to be recognized for the excellence of our online doctoral program,” said Dr. Christa Lee-Chuvala , Dean of The College of Business & Leadership. “We are committed to supporting working professional leaders for entry into the world of research and scholarly contribution, equipping them to develop research insights that advance leadership practices in their current workplace or future careers.”

Learn more about how Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership prepares organizational leaders from various public and private contexts to effectively engage in the transformation of their organizations.

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• Lynchburg, USA

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Distance learning

Our 100% online Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree is designed to give you both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in leadership. Our Doctor of Strategic Leadership program focuses on a variety of leadership principles essential to effective business management, with courses culminating in an applied doctoral research project. In our doctorate of a strategic leadership degree program, you will learn the skills you need to excel in the top tiers of the corporate world.

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• Online Namibia
• Online South Africa

The Executive Expert is specifically designed to meet the needs of senior managers, executives, and functional or operational leaders who wish to develop their expertise and strengthen their managerial skills in project management.

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James madison university.

• Harrisonburg, USA

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Alliant international university.

• San Diego, USA

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Point park university online.

Point Park University's low-residency doctorate in community engagement is a unique social lab designed for working professionals who want to improve their effectiveness as leaders while gaining a broad understanding of public policy, program development, community psychology, and best practices in leadership and engagement.

Doctor of Executive Leadership

University of charleston.

• Charleston, USA

This program is for those seeking to maximize their executive value to organizations, communities, and institutions. The goal of the DEL program is to educate the next generation of senior-level leaders as scholars and practitioners who can integrate theory and practice into the discipline of leadership. This rigorous program develops the skills needed in aspiring mid-and senior-level leaders who can then integrate theory with practice and extend the knowledge to a wide variety of industries or sectors. The DEL program is designed to train individuals in the effective use of business principles and leadership skills while providing skill development and understanding of a wide range of areas.

University of Charleston School of Business and Leadership

This program is for those seeking to maximize their executive value to organizations, communities, and institutions. The Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) program aims to educate the next generation of senior-level leaders as scholars and practitioners who can integrate theory and practice into the discipline of leadership.

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International baptist college.

• Chandler, USA

The Doctor of Ministry program's purpose is to provide professional and academic preparation for the highest level of leadership in Christian ministry.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Boston university school of theology.

• Boston, USA

Blended, Distance learning

The Doctor of Ministry degree (DMin) is a professional doctoral degree meant to enrich religious leaders in traditional and non-traditional settings, deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, and refine its practice. The focus of the Boston University DMin is Transformational Leadership, and anyone can become a transformational leader.

Doctor of Ministry in Relational Leadership

Shiloh university online.

The Doctor of Ministry in Relational Leadership is a practice-oriented professional degree for pastors and ministry leaders cultivating a “way of being” for spiritual formation. The program emphasizes relational ministry development.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Global Leadership

Richfield university.

• Los Angeles, USA

Distance learning, On-Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership (PhD) at Richfield College is a research - centered graduate study and degree program focused on the issues that have shaped our global community and its

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Midwest university.

• Wentzville, USA

The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership program is designed to help students to be equipped with a higher level of teaching and research capabilities in leadership.

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University of san francisco - school of education.

• San Francisco, USA

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Organization and Leadership is a unique program for working professionals who see themselves as educational leaders transforming their organizations through a learning perspective.

Educational & Organizational Leadership

Samford university.

• Birmingham, USA

From nonprofit, government and agency work to corporate business, P-12 and higher education, the EdD program is designed for developing and experienced leaders looking to refine their understanding of comprehensive organizational leadership. This program is offered in an online, blended format allowing national and international access to the doctoral program, while maintaining the high quality and personal touch Orlean Beeson School of Education's programs are known for.

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Leadership is the ability to direct and manage other people, whether within formal or informal contexts. It requires skills such as decisiveness and communication, which may be acquired through participation in a leadership educational program.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.

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New Research Fund Promotes Responsible Leadership for the Next Century

Faculty grants spur momentum in Business, Government, and Society initiative

April 05, 2024

Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin (second from left) hopes to catalyze new research aimed at addressing specific problem areas.

From tackling climate change to expanding economic opportunity, the world faces challenges requiring new, cross-disciplinary thinking and research. The Business, Government & Society (BGS) Initiative at the Stanford Graduate School of Business — which brings together academics, practitioners, and policymakers from across disciplines to explore solutions to these problems — is in its second year of awarding research grants from the BGS Research Fund to advance these solutions.

The initiative seeks new approaches to societal problems centered on five priority issues:

• Business & Sustainability : the economic transformation and new business models and technologies necessary to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
• Business & Beneficial Technology : the opportunities and risks new technologies pose to organizations, government, and society.
• Business & Free Markets : new approaches to capitalism, including a competitive and innovative private sector and the relationship between firms and governments.
• Business & Economic Opportunity : the reinvention of firms, markets, and governments in a way that expands economic opportunity and social mobility.
• Business & Health : the opportunities and challenges presented by the biomedical revolution and needs of global population health.

“There are pressing and significant problems under each of the five BGS issue areas that confront business leaders at present — yet the answers remain elusive. Research and teaching for the future will involve tackling many of these problems,” says Amit Seru , the Steven and Roberta Denning Professor of Finance at Stanford GSB. “The fund hopes to serve as an accelerant — to spur research activity that is targeted to address these specific problems.”

Quote The projects are quite varied in their focus, from market design to human behavioral incentives to AI algorithms. Attribution Maria Frantz

The $10 million BGS Research Fund, funded by donations from alumni and friends of Stanford GSB, is meant to strengthen connections across academic areas and between the GSB and other parts of Stanford. The fund awarded two grant rounds in December 2022 and December 2023. More than 50 faculty members are engaged in more than 65 projects.

“The projects are quite varied in their focus, from market design to human behavioral incentives to AI algorithms,” says Maria Frantz, director of the Business, Government & Society Initiative.

The diverse research topics share a big-picture goal: to envision responsible leadership for the next century.

“It’s not only about maximizing shareholder value,” Frantz says. “Today’s leaders have to also navigate issues around sustainability, disruptive technology, and trust in capitalism in general. How do we prepare them for this environment?”

Because many of these issues are cutting-edge, research is essential to finding new approaches, frameworks, and solutions. The BGS Research Fund was launched to help seed new research ideas, produce research papers and conference presentations of interest to both academic and policy-oriented stakeholders, and create teaching materials for the management education curriculum.

Of the current projects, over one-third are cross-disciplinary within the GSB, and almost half involve PhD students at the GSB or students from other parts of the university.

“It’s bringing an issue-focused lens to an institution that is typically siloed by academic areas,” Frantz says. “If you think about sustainability, for example, you need good science, but you also need management expertise to be able to implement it and scale it effectively. Not surprisingly then, many of our sustainability research projects are a partnership between faculty from the GSB and other schools on campus.”

“The BGS Research Fund — unlike the funds allocated to faculty in their research accounts at GSB before — hopes to help fund research on specific problems and also help catalyze cross-collaborations,” Seru says.

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