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Alliant International University
PhD in Leadership
- San Diego, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
If you are a prospective student searching for a respected and accredited graduate school, you've come to the right place. In this unique doctoral program, a graduate student like you will reap the benefits of the collaboration of two esteemed colleges: the California School of Management and Leadership (CSML) and the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP). Throughout the leadership program in California, you'll explore a comprehensive lineup of theoretical, strategic, and organizational studies from the perspective of two distinctly different disciplines. How would you describe your leadership style? Are you the leader you want to be? In this program, you'll explore different leadership types, such as authentic, transactional, transformational, cross-cultural, and others, and will define and refine your own leadership skill and style. You'll study the cultural, organizational, and behavioral aspects of leadership, from both a theoretical and a practical perspective. You'll also learn in your leadership studies how truly great leaders attract followers and do their part in coaching those followers in success. By the time you have graduated from the PhD program, you will have further developed your unique leadership skill and philosophy and be prepared to apply it to make your mark in the world as an organizational leader or educational leader. If you're ready to learn more about the theories and application of great leadership, this in-person doctoral program provides a challenging curriculum taught by top faculty members. You’ll study alongside and network with colleagues and peers who will help you hone your leadership skills and prepare you to make an impact and shape tomorrow’s leaders by your example. As a student of our PhD program, you will be set up for success and you will learn essential leadership skills that will help you reach your personal and professional goals.


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Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership
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Doctor of Business Leadership
- Midrand, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
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In Doctor of Business Leadership the more informed you are, the more empowered you are and the greater your chances of achieving success. Beyond gaining knowledge, DBL students are given the platform, skills and competence to make a significant contribution to new knowledge in business management and leadership.


Terra Nova University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Executive Leadership
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Italian, Spanish
Students who undertake the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Executive Leadership will need to explore the main theories and practices in business and leadership. Provide a broad perspective on companies and their transformations through case studies, insights and reports from managers and executives of leading companies. The final thesis should contain capstone material highlighting the challenges facing managers in the 21st century.


Auream Phoenix University for Women
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Executive Leadership
- Online
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Italian
PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. Students who undertake this PhD program will need to explore the main theories and practices in business and leadership. Provide a broad perspective on companies and their transformations through case studies, insights and reports from managers and executives of leading companies. The final thesis should contain capstone material highlighting the challenges facing managers in the 21st century.
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Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Executive Leadership
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 months
Distance Learning
English
Students who undertake this PhD programme will need to explore the main theories and practices in business and leadership. Provide a broad perspective on companies and their transformations through case studies, insights and reports from managers and executives of leading companies.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Leadership
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Ph.D. in Leadership is to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of concepts and theories underpinning the theoretical and practical aspects of PPL, as well as with original and independent scientific research skills to contribute to the expansion of the PPL knowledge base.


Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
PhD in Neuroleadership and Business Administration
- Online
PhD
Full time
12 months
Distance Learning
English
The PhD in Neuroleadership and Business Administration (PHDNBA) at the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is a forward-thinking doctoral program that integrates neuroscience and leadership theory to develop the next generation of strategic and self-aware business leaders.


Australian Graduate School of Leadership
Doctor of Business Leadership
- Sydney, Australia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) is designed to prepare senior executives to more effectively assume overall leadership responsibility within a substantial multi-business unit organisation operating in intensely competitive national and global markets.


PCi Business School (PCIBS)
Executive Expert – Project Management and Leadership
PhD
Full time, Part time
18 months
Distance Learning
English
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.


Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
PhD in Political Neuroleadership
- Online
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The PHD in Political Neuroleadership is designed to develop skills for effective neuroleadership in healthcare organizations in a changing healthcare domain. This promotes community and business service, personal growth, conducting research, and evidence-based training opportunities for students.


Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
PhD Neuroleadership in Law
- Online
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The PHD Neuroleadership in Law is designed to develop skills for effective neuroleadership in law organizations in a rapidly changing law domain. This promotes community and business service, personal growth, conducting research and evidence-based training opportunities for students.


Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
PhD in IT Neuroleadership
- Online
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The PHD in IT Neuroleadership is designed to develop skills for effective neuroleadership in healthcare organizations in a changing healthcare domain. This promotes community and business service, personal growth, conducting research, and providing evidence-based training opportunities for students.


The Euler-Franeker Memorial University
Online PhD in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Willemstad, Curaçao
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
EULER online PhD in monitoring and evaluation (currently offered in partnership with EUCLID) is the only doctoral degree program offered by an institution that is itself an intergovernmental treaty-based institution (EUCLID / EULER & Institute).


Illinois State University
PhD in Leadership and Management
- Normal, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Leadership and Management program offered online is designed to prepare students for advanced leadership roles across various industries. It focuses on developing skills in organizational t...


University of Memphis
Leadership and Policy Studies, (EdD)
- Memphis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Leadership and Policy Studies is designed to prepare students for advanced research, leadership roles, and policy development within educational and organizational settings. The cur...
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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.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.





























