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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Leadership: Business
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Leadership: Business concentration enables you to advance as a scholar and leader in for-profit and nonprofit environments. Prepared to accept high-level positions, graduates of this program will be able to implement and create leadership models that assist organizations in improving and expanding their cultures of leadership. This degree opens the door to a career as a corporate strategist, leadership consultant, executive coach, talent leader, or executive leader.
Students in this concentration can engage in scholarship and research and develop professional competencies related to, organizational structures, leadership strategies, analyzing organizational culture, team and workplace culture development and leading organizational change.
• corporate strategists
• leadership consultants
• executive coaches
• talent leaders
• executive leaders
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
48
Program Type: Doctorate
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Larry G. Daniel, Ph. D.
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 2-4 Years
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January | Summer: May
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
Any master’s degree of 30 or more hours from a regionally accredited institution is required for acceptance into this program.
- Transcript Required
Official graduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
• Reference Forms:
This program requires three professional references.
• Graduate Writing Sample:
Submit one of your former graduate-level essays (term paper, thesis, major project, etc.) that displays your writing ability.
• Statement of Purpose/Research Intent to include reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. in Leadership, including research interests and/or career goals & experiences shaping current research interests or career goals.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is one (1) month before a term start date.
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Career Outcomes
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*Please Note: Job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed. Employment and salary outcomes are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location, career path/industry, and personal qualifications. Internship availability may depend on the program, students’ qualifications, industry partnerships, and other external factors.
