Tuition Fee
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Business Administration | Leadership | Management | Public Administration | Organizational Communication
Discipline
Business & Management | Education
Minor
Business Strategies | Organizational Leadership | Strategic Studies | Organizational Behavior
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The curriculum emphasizes research and practical experience, equipping graduates with the skills to lead organizations effectively and sustainably. The program is distinct from other leadership degrees due to its focus on executive roles, advanced curriculum, and emphasis on research and practical experience.
Program Outline
Overview:
It aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in high-level leadership positions within organizations.
Objectives:
- Develop the skills needed by aspiring mid- and senior-level leaders to integrate theory into practice and apply their knowledge in various industries or sectors.
- Educate the next generation of senior-level leaders as scholars and practitioners who can integrate theory and practice into the discipline of leadership.
- Equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in high-level leadership positions within organizations.
Program Highlights:
- Designed to be widely applicable to those who want to maximize their executive value.
- Offered online with web conferencing and an annual five-day residency at UC in Charleston, WV.
- A professional research doctorate designed to develop senior-level leaders.
- Focuses on understanding changes in leadership and equipping students with the knowledge and tools to lead organizations through periods of transformation and adaptation.
- Grounded in ethical leadership, teaching students how to make principled decisions and navigate ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
Other:
- The program is distinct from other graduate degrees in leadership due to its specialized focus on preparing experienced leaders for executive roles, its advanced and applied curriculum, and its emphasis on research and practical experience.
- Admission requires a master's or first professional degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must submit a discussion paper reflecting on their motivation for pursuing the DEL and how the degree will help them explore their academic and professional interests and goals.
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