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Introduction to the Ph.D. in Global Leadership

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Global Leadership at Troy University is a terminal degree focusing on developing leadership skills and competencies for professionals in leadership positions in today's complex work environments. This program is designed to provide students with a mastery of theory and practice, as well as a background of knowledge in research, policy analysis, and human capital development.

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Global Leadership is offered primarily online in the United States. The coursework provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Global Leadership, building upon each student's interests. Students will acquire a deep understanding of application, including developing systems to create and effectively lead organizational change, facilitation of global teams, effective communication, and improving organizational effectiveness.

Specializations

Students will complete core coursework and choose a specialization in one area:

• Organizational Leadership
• Higher Education

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Global Leadership Ph.D. Program, the applicant must:

1. Have attained a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
2. Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on all graduate coursework.
3. Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary academic studyone official transcript per institution.
4. Provide three letters of reference, addressing the applicant's readiness to enroll in a doctoral program.
5. Provide a statement of intent (maximum of 1,000 words), including details of the rationale for pursuing a Ph.D. in Global Leadership, past career and research interests, projected dissertation focus area, and an area of interest for the international internship.
6. Provide a writing sample (maximum of 1000 words) on the topic "Leadership in the 21st Century," demonstrating the applicant's ability to write clearly and succinctly in an academic fashion.
7. Provide a resume or curriculum vitae.

Application Process

All applicants from the United States may start their application online at the TROY Graduate School admissions page. A $50 nonrefundable admission fee is required. Once the admission fee has been completed, the applicant should mail or drop off all transcripts and entrance exam scores to Troy University.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Admission (August): February 15th
• Spring Admission (January): September 15th

Tuition Cost

The tuition for this program is $550 per credit hour.

Transfer of Credit

The Ph.D. in Global Leadership at Troy University requires 63 credit hours. No more than 18 credits of post-master's coursework or degrees from a regionally accredited institution of higher education will be eligible for recognition.

Research Expectations

Students, in collaboration with their advisor, will be expected to assist in submitting proposals for presentations at national and international conferences and work with their advisor to assist in writing and submitting for publications prior to embarking on the dissertation process.

Program Completion

Consistent with other terminal degree programs at TROY, the Global Leadership doctoral student will have a maximum time of eight years for degree completion, inclusive of completing dissertation requirements. A full-time student may be able to complete coursework in two years, and the dissertation may require one to two years to fully complete.

Specialization Areas

The Ph.D. Global Leadership program offers flexibility in determining a specific area of specialization:

• Organizational Leadership
• Higher Education

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average

The student must maintain a cumulative minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to stay in and graduate from the program.

Dissertation Hours

Dissertation credit hours may exceed, but may not be less than, the minimum of 12 credit hours. Students must be continuously enrolled for a minimum of one credit hour in Dissertation per term, after being admitted to candidacy, during and including the term in which they successfully defend their dissertation.