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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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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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The PhD program in strategic management allows students to make scholarly contributions to the field through research, and to prepare for a career in academia.

From exploring strategic decision processes to resource allocation, students seek to understand the factors that make up a successful organization.  

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The PhD program in Strategic Management is designed for individuals who are committed to scholarly research that contributes to literature on strategic management theory and practice. 

The fundamental question that drives strategic management is: Why do some firms outperform others? Students in our PhD program uncover the reasons for success and failure among organizations. Their research helps guide the field, and sets students on a path toward an academic research career.

To ensure the success of the student, the doctoral program offers:

• Mentor-apprenticeship  research relationships that pairs students with faculty who share their interests
• Rigorous coursework  that equips students with the intellectual tools to investigate questions in meaningful and nuanced ways
• A supportive climate  that supports each student's passionate pursuit of professional goals
• World-class faculty  who are active researchers with visibility in the field’s top journals

The structure of our program engages students in the research process early and often—encouraging students to collaborate with faculty in the creation of articles for publication. Each year, we host eminent research faculty from around the world for research talks and campus visits. We invite academically motivated, creative and open-minded candidates to apply.

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Isenberg’s PhD in Strategic Management is a rigorous, stimulating and highly collaborative full-time, residential program that prepares students for careers in academia and industry. Students will deepen their understanding of management theory and will conduct independent research based on their interests. Working closely with faculty in intimate classroom settings, students will develop research for publication. Students also teach graduate-level classes.

Our program offers access to a unique group of world-class faculty specializing in the following research topics:

• Strategic human capital
• Knowledge management
• Inter-group conflict
• Uncertainty in strategic decision-making
• Strategy development processes and strategic middle management

Students generally complete a PhD in Strategic Management within four years. Students must take 45 credits of coursework, which seminars in organizational theory and organizational behavior, as well as statistics, methods and elective courses. Students must pass both a qualifying and comprehensive examination, take a professional colloquium course, write and defend a dissertation, and teach at Isenberg.

Our program is designed to be an integrative discipline that draws extensively from such fields as organizational theory, organizational behavior, and industrial organization economics. Major topics within the field include:

• Competitive advantage
• Dynamic capabilities
• Corporate governance
• Sustainable strategies
• Strategic decision-making
• Corporate entrepreneurship

YEAR 1: Coursework, including statistics, research methods and theory courses, and research electives; Qualifying exam; Colloquium

YEAR 2: Coursework, including core courses, research electives and minor area courses; Comprehensive exam; Colloquium

YEAR 3: Additional coursework as needed; Development of dissertation proposal; Teaching

YEAR 4: Dissertation

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Please note: We are not accepting applications in strategic management for the fall 2025 term.

The doctoral program in strategic management prepares students for success in research universities as faculty members specializing in strategic management. Research in strategic management concerns how firms and organizations gain competitive advantage over rival firms or organizations. The field emphasizes a blend of knowledge about economics, sociology and psychology to understand firm strategy and strategic decision-making.

Important sub-fields within the discipline include research on developing firm resources, competitive interactions, relational governance, strategic decision-making, innovation, entrepreneurship and organizational learning. The field is increasingly focusing on research issues within the context of globalization and international business.  

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Doctoral students work closely with faculty to gain research expertise in the various functions and activities carried out as part of SM with a focus on developing firm resources, competitive interactions, relational governance, strategic decision-making, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational learning.

Part of our mission is to develop effective teachers. To that end, all doctoral students are required to teach at least two sections as independent instructors. The school and university prepare and reward doctoral students for excellence in teaching through various programs and awards.

Program details

Strategic management core courses.

A graduate course in economics: BE 701: Business Economics OR BE 917: Advanced Managerial Economics OR ECON 700: Survey of Microeconomics

Note: BE 917: Business Economics, is preferred.  Students coming into the program directly from an undergraduate degree may consider substituting BE 701: Business Economics, or ECON 700: Survey of Microeconomics. In the event a student has taken a graduate economics course prior to enrolling as a KU doctoral student, she/he may waive the requirement and substitute either an elective doctoral content course or a statistics/research methods course for this requirement.

MGMT 905: Management Research Methods

MGMT 916: Major Management Theories

MGMT 956: Seminar in Strategic Management I

MGMT 957: Seminar in Strategic Management II

MGMT 950: Seminar in Human Resource Management I OR      MGMT 951: Seminar in Human Resource Management II

MGMT 953: Seminar in Organizational Behavior I OR      MGMT 954: Seminar in Organizational Behavior II

MGMT 998: Independent Study

MGMT 958: Special Topics in Strategic Management (offered and required when there are 3 or more students in years 1 & 2 of the program)

Statistics/Research Methods Courses

At least four courses with advisor approval

At least two or more courses with advisor approval

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Requirements

Area of concentration.

Most students typically will select the specific area to which they are admitted (strategic management) as their concentration. However, an aspirant, with the assistance of his or her faculty advisor and the area faculty, may propose an interdisciplinary area of concentration that is a combination of the traditional business disciplines.

An aspirant may also propose an interdisciplinary area of concentration that includes emphases such as international business, law and economics. 

Research methodology

For successful qualifier assessment, the student’s program of study should include adequate preparation in research methodology.

• Comprehensive exams
• Dissertation proposal
• Dissertation defense

Some students can complete the program in four years.

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• Edmund P. Learned Professor
• Management and Entrepreneurship academic area

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• William & Judy Docking Professor of Strategy

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Students in the program are expected to master graduate-level microeconomic theory and econometrics. In addition, they are expected to devote substantial time to mastering one additional complementary discipline, such as psychology, sociology, or political science, and developing expertise in research methodologies suited to their particular interests, such as qualitative analysis, designing effective fieldwork, and analysis of survey data.

Students in the Strategy doctoral program work closely with faculty in the Strategy Unit. In addition to the doctoral program in Strategy, the Strategy unit offers a program in Business Economics , which is designed to attract students interested in pursuing research using a purely economics-based methodology.

Curriculum & Coursework

Our programs are full-time degree programs which officially begin in August. Students are expected to complete their program in five years. Typically, the first two years are spent on coursework, at the end of which students take a field exam, and then another three years on dissertation research and writing.

The program requires a minimum of 13 semester long doctoral courses. Students in the Strategy program complete courses in the areas of business management theory, economic theory, quantitative research methods, academic field seminars, and two MBA elective curriculum courses. In addition to HBS courses, students may take courses at other Harvard Schools and MIT.

Research & Dissertation

Students in strategy begin research in their first year typically by working with a faculty member. By their third and fourth years, most students are launched on a solid research and publication stream. The dissertation may take the form of three publishable papers or one longer dissertation.

Examples of thesis research include: the relationship between non-market experience and the use and outcome of patent strategies by pharmaceutical firms; the antecedents and consequences of corporate strategy decision-making, specifically focusing on divestitures and governance; the impact of religion on individual financial choices and institutional structures; innovation in emerging markets; and the causal effect of incentive policy reform, expatriates and social relationships on innovation.

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Organizations across industries and sectors require strong leaders to meet goals, motivate workers and oversee departments. Whether these leaders manage workers at private companies or oversee government departments in the public sector, leadership is key to meeting business forecasts and delivering results.

The highest level of leadership degree is a doctorate, which often appears as a Ph.D. These doctoral programs prepare graduates to pursue leadership and executive roles in many professional fields, often featuring specializations that align with particular industries. Some schools have even pivoted to the virtual space by offering online Ph.D. in leadership programs.

Online degree programs offer greater flexibility in completing assignments and scheduling classes, also extending learners’ access to faraway universities. Our in-depth guide explores the top online Ph.D. in leadership programs, including accreditation and tuition costs.

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We scored five accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online Ph.D. in leadership degree programs in the U.S. using 15 data points in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes and student experience.

We pulled data for these categories from reliable resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ; private, third-party data sources; and individual school and program websites. Data is accurate as of January 2023.

We scored schools based on the following categories:

Student Outcomes :

• Overall graduation rate
• Median earnings 10 years after graduation

Affordability :

• In-state graduate student tuition
• In-state graduate student fees
• Alternative tuition plans offered
• Median federal student loan debt
• Percentage of students in federal student loan deferment

Student Experience :

• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Socioeconomic diversity
• Availability of online coursework
• Total number of graduate assistants
• More than 50% of graduate students enrolled in at least some distance education

Credibility :

• Fully accredited
• Programmatic accreditation status
• Nonprofit status

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Headquartered in River Forest, Illinois, Concordia University Chicago (CUC) offers an organizational leadership Ph.D. entirely online. With options for either a Ph.D. or an Ed.D., CUC offers doctoral-level leadership degrees with a specialization in organizational leadership.

This business-focused degree includes coursework in inclusive leadership, the follower-leader relationship and developing human capital for organizations. Along with a comprehensive exam, each student completes a nine-credit dissertation to graduate.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn on your schedule
• School Type: Private
• Application Fee: Free
• Degree Credit Requirements: 67 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full time
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Quantitative analysis, leading the knowledge enterprise
• Concentrations Available: Organizational leadership
• In-Person Requirements: No

$715/credit

The online Ph.D. in leadership studies at Johnson University (JU), headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Kissimmee, Florida, includes concentrations in business and faith-related areas. JU offers competitive scholarships for doctoral students based on academic potential, experience with leadership and financial need.

Coursework spans from big-picture issues like global policy to more interpersonal concepts, like cultural considerations in leadership. Learners must complete a dissertation, working closely with faculty to propose, research, present and defend a topic relating to leadership studies.

• Application Fee: $15
• Degree Credit Requirements: 60 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Applied ethics, principles of research
• Concentrations Available: Educational leadership, ministry leadership, missional leadership, organizational leadership, philosophy of leadership, theology of leadership

$928/credit

At Fort Wayne’s Indiana Institute of Technology , students can pursue a transfer-friendly, online Ph.D. in global leadership. Indiana Tech offers leadership concentrations in business, health and education, along with a business administration pathway for MBA graduates.

Amid online coursework, students must also complete yearly, in-person residency weekends. These practical experiences allow learners to connect with peers and instructors on campus. Each student must produce a dissertation and defend their findings to a panel of faculty members.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 57 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Leading in a time of global change, global leadership development
• Concentrations Available: Global health leadership, higher education administration, organizational leadership, organizational leadership/higher education administration
• In-Person Requirements: Yearly residency

$538/credit

Beulah Heights University , located in Atlanta, Georgia, features a 60-credit Ph.D. in organizational leadership available through online and hybrid delivery. The curriculum blends theoretical concepts and real-world applications in faith-based coursework to prepare graduates to act as ethical decision-makers.

Coursework is divided between a foundation and research block, core courses, electives and a dissertation. After completing classes in areas like development, communication and planning for organizations, each student must propose, research and defend a dissertation topic to faculty members.

See our notes on institutional accreditation for clarification on Beulah Heights’ accreditation status.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn around your 9-to-5
• Application Fee: $100
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Biblical leadership, organizational change
• Concentrations Available: N/A

$924/credit

The organizational leadership Ph.D. online program at Adler University , available entirely online, takes a socially conscious approach to management. Coursework centers methods for researching and analyzing data to implement policy in communities, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

This transfer-friendly program allows students with relevant master’s degrees to cover up to 39 credits of the Ph.D. Along with a comprehensive exam and a dissertation, each learner also completes a social justice practicum experience.

• Application Fee: $30
• Degree Credit Requirements: 69 credits
• Notable Major-Specific Courses: Followership, advanced group dynamics
• In-Person Requirements: Social justice practicum

As online education has grown in recent years, many schools have expanded their distance offerings to include Ph.D. programs in organizational leadership and other related fields. But before applying to an online Ph.D. in leadership program, make sure to take stock of your personal and professional obligations.

Consider your bandwidth and personal learning style as you research Ph.D. in leadership online programs. While online degrees can offer greater freedom in scheduling courses and completing assignments, this flexibility requires you to independently stay on top of coursework with little oversight. Distance programs may also offer fewer opportunities for networking and directly interacting with instructors.

Keep these factors in mind while comparing schools, along with the following considerations.

Institutions of higher education and individual degree programs can voluntarily seek accreditation by third-party organizations through a stringent evaluation process. Accrediting agencies assess schools, departments and programs for their academic rigor, student outcomes and preparation for the workforce.

Institutional Accreditation

Attending an institutionally accredited school qualifies you to receive federal student aid, transfer credits between schools and qualify for certain professional credentials. The following agencies, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), are the most common institutional accreditors:

• Higher Learning Commission
• Association for Biblical Higher Education
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• WASC Senior College and University Commission
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• New England Commission of Higher Education

However, ED and CHEA approve other agencies to accredit higher education institutions as well. Beulah Heights University, for example, holds institutional accreditation from two faith-based agencies: the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission. CHEA and ED recognize both organizations.

Programmatic Accreditation

This form of accreditation applies to programs and departments within universities. Accreditors for leadership programs may vary depending on which department houses the program.

For example, organizational leadership programs, usually housed within business departments, may hold accreditation from a business-focused agency, such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, or the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

Similarly, a doctorate in educational leadership may hold accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Regardless of the specific field, programmatic accreditation indicates that a department or program has undergone rigorous review for its educational offerings and outcomes and meets industry standards.

Consider Your Future Goals

At this point in your education journey, you likely have a strong grasp on your professional goals. Pursuing a Ph.D. requires a significant investment of time, energy and finances, often as the culmination of many years spent in higher education. To find the right online Ph.D. in leadership, consider your professional aspirations.

For example, if you want to work in the business world as an executive or in another managerial role, an organizational leadership Ph.D. online program may offer the best pathway. Similarly, if you want to craft school-wide policies for colleges and universities, a concentration in higher education administration may be an ideal option. Allow your goals to guide your program choice.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

Attending higher education at any level requires a serious financial investment. Some Ph.D. programs are “funded,” meaning the school covers tuition in exchange for an assistantship or other related work program, often with a monthly stipend. On average, the schools in this list charge about $48,500 in total tuition.

To help lower your overall financial burden and focus on your studies, look to student aid. File a FAFSA to learn which financial aid sources you qualify for; these may include grad PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans. But before relying on loans, which require repayment, seek out scholarships and grants, which do not.

How long does it take to get a Ph.D. in leadership?

Earning a Ph.D. in leadership typically takes three to seven years. You will need about three to four years for coursework and several more to complete research and/or dissertation requirements. However, degree timelines for doctoral programs vary widely.

Can you teach with a Ph.D. in leadership?

Yes, you can teach college courses with a Ph.D. in leadership. However, to teach in public elementary, middle or high schools, you’ll need a state teaching license.

Why get a doctorate in organizational leadership?

A doctorate in organizational leadership is the highest level of degree in the field. Earning this degree demonstrates your mastery of the field and allows you to pursue executive-level roles across industries, including in education administration.

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Strategic Management

Our doctoral program in Strategic Management trains students to produce high-quality research and teaching in the field of strategic management and prepares them to pursue careers as tenure-track faculty at top academic research institutions.

Our research, course development, and teaching draws on multiple disciplines, including economics, sociology, and political science. Our goal is to generate findings and develop concepts that help managers or entrepreneurs improve strategic decisions and to convey these findings to students and practitioners.

The Strategic Management faculty at Purdue is recognized as one of the top groups in the world in terms of both productivity and influence, and our PhD students consistently compete for and win Dissertation Awards in the Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Divisions of the Academy of Management.

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Ph.D. in Business with a Management and Strategy Area of Focus

Please note: This degree program is designed as a joint program between Management and Strategic Management & Public Policy, so the coursework consists of core courses as well as courses that are specific to one of those two fields.

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The objective of the Management and Strategic Management & Public Policy doctoral program is to prepare students for research-oriented academic positions. The program is built on a strong foundation that consists of a critical mass of research-oriented faculty and a strong research climate. The program is cross-disciplinary by building on the faculty and research in both management and strategy. Students receive a foundation in both management and strategic management and public policy with the ability to focus on developing a research competence in a chosen field of study.

Students must meet all the general requirements of the doctoral program of the School of Business (see the Ph.D. Handbook), and meet any additional requirements of the student’s field of study.

Learn more about the Management/Strategic Management & Public Policy doctoral program at the GW School of Business from this open house on December 9, 2021.

Meet Our Doctoral Students

Lauryn Burnett

Doctoral Student of Management

Amando Cope

Ursula Martin

Urusha Thapa

Doctoral Student of Strategic Management and Public Policy

Doctoral Program Graduates and Career Placement

View the dissertation title, dissertation committee members, and current job titles of each graduate below their name.

Soolim Park (Ph.D. 2024)

• Natural Disasters and Firms’ Climate Change Mitigation (Jorge E. Rivera, Chair; Jorge Walter, Herman Aguinis, Jennifer Oetzel, Brendan Hurley)
• Assistant Professor, NEOMA Business School
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Hannah Kremer (Ph.D. 2022)

Sharing Without Caring: How Self-Concealment Influences Idea Creativity at Work (Margaret Ormiston, Chair; Herman Aguinis, Jack Goncalo, Katina Sawyer)

DEI Lead, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Joowon Lee (Ph.D. 2022)

Examining the Effects of CEO Big Five Personality Traits on Technological Innovation: Evidence from S&P 500 Firms (James R. Bailey, Chair; George T. Solomon, D. Christopher Kayes, Joonmahn Lee)

Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Kerrigan Unter (Ph.D. 2022)

• California Wineries and Climate Change: Extreme Weather Events, Resource-Supply Adaptation, and Wine Quality (Jorge Rivera, Chair; Magali Delmas; Martina Linnenluecke; Michael Mann; Jorge Walter)
• Postdoctoral research fellow for the Institute for Economy and the Environment at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Isabel Villamor (Ph.D. 2022)

How Virtual Work Changes Implicit Leadership Theories: Consequences for Leaders’ Evaluation (N. Sharon Hill, Chair; Herman Aguinis, Margaret Ormiston, Lynn R. Offermann)

Assistant Professor, IESE Business School

Nawaf Alabduljader (Ph.D. 2018)

New Venture Team Personality and New Venture Success (George T. Solomon, Chair; Herman Aguinis, D. Christopher Kayes, Charles H. Matthews)

Assistant Professor, Kuwait University

Ravi Ramani (Ph.D. 2018)

Invigorated and Checked-In or Depleted and Checked-Out? A Person-Centric Examination of the Effects of Voice on Employee Burnout and Turnover Intention (Herman Aguinis, Chair; James R. Bailey, Jorge Walter, N. Andrew Cohen)

Assistant Professor, Morgan State University

Viviane Clement (Ph.D. 2017)

• From Adaptation to Transformation: A Resilience Perspective on Organizational Responses to Ecological Adversity (Jorge Rivera, Chair; Tima Bansal; Michael Mann; James Wade; Jorge Walter)
• Senior Policy Analyst, World Bank

Young Hun Ji (Ph.D. 2017)

Understanding the Gender Performance Gap Among Star Performers in STEM Fields (Herman Aguinis, Chair; N. Andrew Cohen, N. Sharon Hill, James B. Wade)

Senior Data Scientist, Aiven

Lili Yan (Ph.D. 2016)

• Corruption in a Multinational Context: Two Essays (Robert J. Weiner, Co-Chair; Timothy L. Fort, Co-Chair; Jennifer J. Griffin; Steven R. Salbu; Eun-Hee Kim)
• Assistant Professor of Business Ethics, St. Mary’s College

Yoona Youm (Ph.D. 2016)

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Business Groups: An Examination of Korean Business Groups, Chaebols, and the Initiation of CSR Programs (Jennifer J. Griffin, Chair; Susan L. Kulp; Vanessa Perry; Anupama Phene)
• Assistant Professor, Loyola University-Chicago

Kevin May (Ph.D. 2015)

• Entrepreneurial Founder Team Composition and Its Influence on Firm Performance: A Social Capital Perspective (George T. Solomon, Chair; Erik K. Winslow, N. Andrew Cohen, Vanessa G. Perry, Shivraj Kanungo)
• Assistant Professor of Practice, The Catholic University of America; Co-Founder, GenB, Inc.

Juan Roeschmann (Ph.D. 2015)

• Is Environmental Certification Associated with Price Premiums? The Case of Costa Rica Hotel and Community Certification Programs (Jorge Rivera, Chair; Eun-Hee Kim; Donald Hawkins; Jorge Walter; Robert Savickas)
• Consultant and Partner, RG Group

Smita Trivedi (Ph.D. 2014)

• Creating Livelihoods: Indian Women Entrepreneur Networks in the Context of Poverty (Timothy L. Fort, Co-Chair; Jennifer J. Griffin, Co-Chair; Stuart L. Hart; Vanessa G. Perry; Shaista E. Khilji; Alex V. Krasnikov)
• Associate Professor, San Francisco State University

Jeewhan Yoon (Ph.D. 2014)

• Team Learning and Financial Performance: The Effects of Psychological Safety and Team Supervisor Support (D. Christopher Kayes, Chair; Patrick P. McHugh, George T. Solomon, N. Sharon Hill, Lynn R. Offermann)
• Professor, Korea University

Vivianna Fang He (Ph.D. 2013)

• Learning from Failure: The Making of Entrepreneurial Leaders (George T. Solomon, Chair; James R. Bailey, Shyam Giridharadas, D. Christopher Kayes, Sheetal Singh)
• Associate Professor, University of St. Gallen

Patricia Kanashiro (Ph.D. 2013)

• Corporate Environmental Strategy: Institutional and Governance Perspectives (Jorge Rivera, Chair; Mark Starik; Rafael Lucea; Timothy Fort; Martha Carter)
• Associate Professor, Loyola University Maryland

Jae Hyeung Kang (Ph.D. 2012)

• CEOs' Transformational Leadership and Managers' Innovative Behavior: The Investigation of Intervening Effects in an Entrepreneurial Context (George T. Solomon, Chair; Erik K. Winslow, Sheetal Singh, D. Christopher Kayes, Ayman E. Tarabishy)
• Associate Professor, Oakland University

Crystal Han-Huei Tsay (Ph.D. 2012)

• Understanding Students' Adaptation to Graduate School: An Integration of Social Support Theory and Social Learning Theory (D. Christopher Kayes, Chair; Erik K. Winslow, N. Sharon Hill, George T. Solomon, Shyam Giridharadas)
• Deputy Head of the Executive Business Centre and Associate Professor, University of Greenwich

Charles Koerber (Ph.D. 2011)

• Lending to Low- and Moderate-Income Borrowers: The Impact of Lender Board Composition, Stakeholder Outreach, and Regulatory Environment (Jennifer J. Griffin, Chair; Timothy Fort; Vanessa G. Perry; J. Howard Beales, III; Ernie Englander)

Junghyun Lee (Ph.D. 2011)

• The Effects of Leadership Behavior on Workplace Harassment, Employee Outcomes, and Organizational Effectiveness in Small Businesses (Jaclyn M. Jensen, Chair; George T. Solomon, Tjai M. Nielsen, M. Susan Taylor, Lynn R. Offermann)
• Associate Professor, University of Michigan-Dearborn

J. Mark Phillips (Ph.D. 2011)

• The Entrepreneurial Esquire: Entrepreneurial Climate as a Mediator Between Transformational Leadership and Performance in Law Firms (Erik K. Winslow, Chair; George T. Solomon, James R. Bailey, Ayman E. Tarabishy, N. Sharon Hill)
• Associate Professor, Belmont University

Peter Tashman (Ph.D. 2011)

• Corporate Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability and Environmental Performance in the United States Ski Resort Industry (Jorge Rivera, Chair; Mark Starik; Tim Fort; Eun-Hee Kim; Jennifer Spencer)
• Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

David A. Tomczyk (Ph.D. 2010)

• The Relationship Between Long-Term Video Game Playing and Individuals' Entrepreneurial Traits and Intent: An Exploratory Study (George T. Solomon, Chair; Erik K. Winslow, John M. Artz, N. Sharon Hill, Ayman E. Tarabishy)
• Associate Professor, Quinnipiac University

Michelle Westermann-Behaylo (Ph.D. 2010)

• The relationship between corporate ethical climate and stakeholder management (Timothy L. Fort, Chair; Jorge Rivera; Shawn L. Berman)
• Faculty, University of Amsterdam

Timothy S. Clark (Ph.D. 2009)

• Strategic orientation toward sustainability: The role of investor relations officers (Mark Starik, Chair; Timothy Fort; Vanessa G. Perry)
• Associate Professor, Northern Arizona University (Retired)

George Hrivnak (Ph.D. 2009)

• Extending a model of leader-member exchange development: Individual and dyadic effects of personality, similarity and liking (Tjai M. Nielsen, Chair; James R. Bailey, Lynn R. Offermann)
• Associate Professor of Management and Associate Dean - Learning & Teaching, Bond University (Australia)

Kristin M. Lamoureux (Ph.D. 2009)

• Success factors of cross-sector volunteer tourism partnerships involving U.S. federal land agencies (Donald E. Hawkins, Chair; Larry Yu; Jorge Rivera)
• Director of the MSBA-HTM Graduate program and Collegiate Professor, Virginia Tech University

Lu Zhang (Ph.D. 2008)

• Corporate social responsibility, applicants' ethical predispositions, and organizational attraction: A person-organization fit perspective (Mary A. Gowan, Chair; Timothy Fort, Jaclyn M. Jensen, Patrick P. McHugh, Cynthia Kay Stevens)
• Associate Professor, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (South Korea)

Elizabeth Alexander (Ph.D. 2007)

• The effects of institutional environment upon innovation and performance: Collaborative external knowledge strategies in the cellular telephone industry (Jennifer Spencer, Chair; Hildy Teegan; Ernie Englander; Bing-Sheng Teng; Paul Almeida)
• Reader in International Management, Head of Leadership, Work & Organisation Subject Group, Newcastle University

Jie Jiao (Ph.D. 2007)

• International acquisition strategies of Chinese firms: A multi -theoretic examination (Bing-Sheng Teng, Chair; Jiawen Yang; Ernie Englander; Lee Burke; Jennifer Spencer)
• Professor, Tsinghua University

Gary A. Bojes (Ph.D. 2006)

• Orchestrating strategy implementation: A grounded theory approach to environmental management in strategies focused on the Chesapeake Bay (Mark Starik, Chair; James Thurman; Richard Donnelly; Pradeep Rau)
• Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Thomas A. Hemphill (Ph.D. 2005)

• Cooperative strategy and technology standards-setting: A study of United States wireless telecommunications industry standards development (James Thurman, Chair; Robert Rycroft; Joel Cook; Ernie Englander; Nicholas Vonortas)
• David M French Professor and Professor of Management, The University of Michigan-Flint

Pramila Rao (Ph.D. 2005)

• Executive staffing practices in United States of America-Mexico business joint ventures (Paul M. Swiercz, Chair; John F. Lobuts Jr., Donna Lind Infeld, Hildy J. Teegen, Mary A. Gowan, Jennifer W. Spencer)
• Associate Professor of Human Resource Management, Marymount University

Kalpana Seethepalli (Ph.D. 2005)

• Risk, structure and performance: An analysis of private investor strategies in emerging economy electricity markets (Hildy Teegan, Chair; Jennifer Spencer; Mark Starik; Bing-Sheng Teng; Jonathan Doh)
• ESG Director, Deutsche Bank

Gurneeta Vasudeva (Singh) (Ph. D. 2005)

• How national institutions influence firms' knowledge -building alliance strategies: A longitudinal study of fuel cell technology development (Jennifer Spencer, Co-Chair; Hildy Teegan, Co-Chair; Nicholas Vonortas; Ernie Englander; Paul Almeida)
• Associate Professor, University of Minnesota

Souha Riad Ezzedeen (Ph.D. 2003)

• Rethinking Work-life Balance: Development and Validation of the Cognitive Intrusion of Work Scale (Paul M. Swiercz, Chair; William C. Adams, John F. Lobuts Jr., E. Gustave Marits, Gordon E. Dehler, John L. Glascock)
• Associate Professor, York University (Canada)

Stephen McGuire (Ph.D. 2003)

• Entrepreneurial organizational culture: Construct definition and instrument development and validation (Patrick P. McHugh, Chair; John F. Lobuts Jr., E. Gustave Marits, Richard G. Donnelly, Theorore H. Rosen, William R. Baber)
• Professor of Management, California State University at Los Angeles

James D. Oldson (Ph.D. 2003)

• A comparative analysis of the predictive strengths of an assessment center and a 360-degree evaluation process to forecast managerial performance in entry-level managers (Mark Starik, Chair; Kathryn Newcomer; Marilyn Liebrenz-Himes; Larry Williams; Charles Toftoy)

Jeffrey L. Cummings (Ph.D. 2002)

• Knowledge transfer across R&D units: An empirical investigation of the factors affecting successful knowledge transfer across intra- and inter-organizational units (James Thurman, Chair; Richard Donnelly; Ernie Englander; Bing-Sheng Teng; Nancy Dixon)
• Professor, Loyola University Maryland

Mark A. Heuer (Ph.D. 2001)

• Firm-stakeholder connectedness in the deregulating electric utility business: Exchange relationships in a network context (Mark Starik, Chair; Pradeep Rau; Ernie Englander; Bing-Sheng Teng; Sharon Levin)
• Associate Professor, Susquehanna University (Retired)

Jonathan P. Doh (Ph.D. 2001)

• Private investment, entrepreneurial entry, and partner collaboration in emerging markets telecommunications: The impact of country, industry, and firm-level factors (Hildy Teegan, Chair; Mark Starik; Aseem Prakash; Jennifer Spencer; Sidney Weintraub)
• Associate Dean of Research and Global Engagement; Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business; Co-Faculty Director, The Elenore and Robert F. Moran Sr. Center for Global Leadership; Professor, Management & Operations, Villanova University

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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

MIT Sloan PhD Research Groups

Behavioral & policy sciences.

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Institute for Work & Employment Research

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Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management

Economics, Finance & Accounting

Accounting  

Management Science

Information Technology

System Dynamics  

Those interested in a PhD in Operations Research should visit the Operations Research Center .  

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MIT Sloan Predoctoral Opportunities

MIT Sloan is eager to provide a diverse group of talented students with early-career exposure to research techniques as well as support in considering research career paths.

Rising Scholars Conference

The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

What We Seek

• Outstanding intellectual ability
• Excellent academic records
• Previous work in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration
• Strong commitment to a career in research

MIT Sloan PhD Program Admissions Requirements Common Questions

Dates and Deadlines

Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

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Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

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Throughout the year, we organize events that give you a chance to learn more about the program and determine if a PhD in Management is right for you.

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August phd program overview.

During this webinar, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process.

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Profiles of our current students

MIT Sloan produces top-notch PhDs in management. Immersed in MIT Sloan's distinctive culture, upcoming graduates are poised to innovate in management research and education.

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Graduates of the MIT Sloan PhD Program are researching and teaching at top schools around the world.

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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.

Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.

This legacy of innovative thinking and dedication to research impacts every faculty member and filters down to the students who work beside them.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

We believe that our doctoral program is the heart of MIT Sloan's research community and that it develops some of the best management researchers in the world. At our annual Doctoral Research Forum, we celebrate the great research that our doctoral students do, and the research community that supports that development process.

The videos of their presentations below showcase the work of our students and will give you insight into the topics they choose to research in the program.

Attention To Retention: The Informativeness of Insiders’ Decision to Retain Shares

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Wharton’s PhD program in Management is flexible and interdisciplinary, applying rigorous social science theory and research methods to management problems. It offers specializations in Entrepreneurship, Human and Social Capital, Multinational Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, and Strategy.

Wharton’s Management program prepares students to apply rigorous social science disciplinary theory and research methods to the demands of current management and leadership challenges in the public and private sectors. Our faculty has a broad range of interests ranging from the behavior of individuals, teams and groups to organizational strategy of multinational firms. Major areas of faculty research currently include:

• new venture formation, growth, and corporate entrepreneurship;
• human resources and competitiveness;
• emotions, identity, creativity and motivation;
• political and social influence strategies;
• technology and practice adoption, diffusion, and transfer within and across organizations;
• organizational learning and adaptation;
• and the strategic management of complementary resources and capabilities within an organization, alliance, network or ecosystems.

Each student draws on the faculty’s diverse expertise and varied interests to develop a program uniquely suited to his or her interests frequently spanning the formal specializations noted above. The program encourages students to gain research experience by working closely with multiple faculty on a variety of projects beginning with a research assistantship assignment in the first year with the hope of entering the job market in year 4 or 5 with multiple research papers in the publication pipeline.

For information on courses and sample plan of study, please visit the University Graduate Catalog .

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Visit the Management website for details on program requirements and courses. Read faculty and student research and bios to see what you can do with a Management PhD.

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PhD in Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship

The Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at the Carlson School--consistently rated among the top 10 departments for management research--is home to some of the world's leading scholars in the area of strategy and entrepreneurship. We focus on how firms both established and new create and capture value, connecting the challenges and opportunities in the external competitive and regulatory environment to the internal knowledge and capabilities of organizations. We bring together researchers from a variety of disciplinary perspectives to jointly examine questions related to strategic management, entrepreneurship, organization theory, technology and innovation, international business, and non-market strategy.

About the Program

Our program gives students access to this wealth of expertise through a combination of coursework, faculty collaboration, teaching opportunities, research seminars, and a weekly PhD workshop. Students are encouraged to develop an individualized program of study tailored to their research interests, thus preparing them for academic placement at the very best research universities worldwide, and for a long career conducting high-level research.

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Learn more about the Carlson School's Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship PhD program in this welcome introduction from Professor Aseem Kaul, the Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship PhD Coordinator. 

Carlson School of Management Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship PhD faculty are leaders in their fields, with research published in top academic journals.

Carlson School of Management Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship PhD requires 20-24 credits coursework, including SME seminars and supporting courses.

Carlson School of Management PhD program has 83 students, pursuing PhDs in BA with specialization in various fields.

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Our research interests range from competitive strategy, new business creation, location strategies, inter-firm networks and innovation, to ethics and corporate social responsibility, group and team dynamics, time and timing, and international management.

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Michael Park

"Carlson’ SME department possesses a unique combination of faculty who are leading researchers in the field and a culture of nurturing PhD students. This supportive environment created by the world-class faculty allows students to not only be exposed to cutting-edge ideas but also to become scholars who know how to push the boundaries of knowledge in meaningful directions."

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"My time at Carlson School's PhD program was truly exceptional. The department's renowned faculty have diverse research interests, which is invaluable for students still exploring their own. They are incredibly supportive, providing guidance and feedback while challenging us to excel. While the journey isn't effortless, the personal and academic growth, along with the sense of community, make it all worthwhile and exciting. Carlson is one of the best, if not the absolute best, places to pursue a PhD, and I'm genuinely grateful for the experience."

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Min Jung Kim

"The PhD Program at the SME department of the Carlson School of Management was an incredible journey that laid the fundamental foundation for my academic career. The SME faculty care deeply about PhD students’ learning and growth. These world-leading scholars not only guide and support PhD students’ research projects but also put sincere efforts into nurturing PhD students to become independent researchers who can contribute to the academic community and society."

Assistant Professor of Business Administration Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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"Choosing to attend the PhD program at the Carlson School has been the single best decision at the early stages of my academic career. The faculty at the SME department are world-class scholars and leaders in their field as well as excellent mentors. As a research powerhouse and a flagship state university, the University of Minnesota has countless opportunities to expand a student's academic breadth and to gain access to resources outside of the business school. But more importantly, it is the incredible group of genuine and dedicated people that makes the Carlson School such a fantastic place to start a junior scholar off on the path to a fruitful academic career."

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Lead the Way with an Online Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership & Administrative Studies

With an emphasis on applied and evidence-based research, the Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies (SLAS) offers students an interdisciplinary doctoral program designed for professional adults by accommodating their contemporary busy lifestyles, while also providing a cutting-edge, innovative, and cost-effective quality education. Our outstanding and experienced faculty , including Fulbright Scholars , uses dynamic teaching methods designed for learning adults and effective graduate studies.

• Completely online with full- or part-time options.
• Outstanding and experienced faculty, including Fulbright Scholars
• Open enrollment throughout the academic year

Established in 1996, Marywood's doctoral program is completely online with an executive-type curriculum structured for the development of strategic leadership and administrative skills in interdisciplinary research-oriented doctoral studies.

Pathway to Complete Your Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies at Marywood University

If you have achieved all but your Dissertation (ABD), the Ph.D. Program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies at Marywood University offers you a path to complete your doctoral program without retaking or repeating the courses that you have already taken either at Marywood University or any other accredited university, and regardless of when you have taken these courses. With all the time, money, and efforts you have dedicated to completing these courses, why not take just one last step with us and get your well-deserved doctoral degree?

Marywood University offers a fully online program with 9 credits and 9 online dissertation credits (a total of 18 credits). This pathway is specifically designed for career professionals who are seeking to complete their doctoral studies and earn their Ph.D. without taking time off from their careers. 

In as little as two years of study, you can add a “Ph.D.” to your list of professional accomplishments.

Support your personal growth and satisfaction, as well as your career accomplishments and professional aspirations — apply today to earn your well-deserved doctoral degree from an accredited, reputable university. 

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I thoroughly enjoyed my experience as a Marywood PhD student. This is the first academic program I was part of to be held on/completed online. It was an enjoyable experience and very user-friendly. All faculty and staff within the PhD in Strategic Leadership in Administrative Studies program have been consistently supportive and available throughout the semesters. Charles Salvo '22 Read All Testimonials

Our Ph.D. program prepares students to address the most complex challenges of the modern era and provide leadership in any professional setting, but a doctoral degree from Marywood is particularly useful in the areas of:

• Institutions of higher education
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• City, county, state, and federal government 
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• Nonprofit organizations 
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Secondary and higher education institutions
• Police departments and federal law enforcement agencies
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All students are required to write and successfully defend a dissertation in order to graduate. Pre-requisites: The successful completion of all coursework.

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• Two or three letters of recommendation

The program is only 60 credit hours and consists o f 15 courses, 2 seminars, and 9 dissertation credits . Up to 12 eligible master-level credits are considered for transfer. 

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The Ph.D. program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies (SLAS) accepts the transfer of qualified  master-level credits to the program as electives. The following conditions must apply:

• Up to 12 graduate credits (4 eligible courses) from an accredited institution can be transferred to the program.
• A student must be enrolled in the program before applying for credit transfer and all credit transfer applications must be approved by the Program Director.
• Transferred credits  must  be related to the program's field of study. Practicum, field-studies, internships, and clinical courses are not considered.
• Grade of any transferred course must be B or higher.
• All approved transferred credits will be accepted as electives.

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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.

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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

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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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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As a manager in business, you’re met with new challenges each day that require you to think outside the box and lead with confidence. You need fresh skills and ideas to help you adapt and become an expert problem-solver. Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Business Administration in Strategic Management is a doctorate in management that is designed to help you lead at the highest levels of business.

As a practical doctorate in business, our DBA in Strategic Management can equip you with the skills in policy and procedure development you will need to lead an organization in any industry. Liberty University’s DBA seeks to expand on your business experience and graduate studies to develop your critical skills, help you lead teams, and improve your organization’s strategic planning.

Our online classes in the DBA in Strategic Management program also provide advanced training in professional management, human resource development, and quality management. At Liberty, we are dedicated to helping you lead in your field with excellence and integrity.

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Here at Liberty, we have been pioneering distance learning since 1985. We strive to use this experience to create an online strategic management distance learning program that meets your specific educational needs. We know that as an online DBA in management student, you need flexibility combined with quality academics and networking opportunities.

That’s why, unlike with many online DBA programs, we built a practical and flexible doctorate degree in management online program that allows you to complete your coursework at any time of the day, with no required login times. With our cutting-edge online learning technologies, your strategic management courses are distance learning focused and do not require on-campus intensives.

While our DBA in Strategic Management is online with no set login times, you will still have optional intensives available, giving you the opportunity to network with professors and peers both online and in-person when it’s convenient for you.

Also, our online DBA is taught by professors who have real-world business experience, allowing them to teach you practical skills you can apply directly to your career. Liberty’s DBA program was designed from the ground up to meet your needs as a busy professional.

A Top-Ranked Online DBA Program with Top-Tier Accreditation

Liberty University’s online DBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ( ACBSP ). This credential means that our doctorate in management studies distance learning program meets rigorous standards for academic quality.

With  awards from Online-PhD-Programs.com, CollegeChoice.net, and BestColleges.com for Best Online Doctorate in Business Administration , you can pursue Liberty’s online DBA program with confidence.

What Will You Study in Our DBA in Strategic Management Degree Program?

Learning the art of strategic, effective, and productive management is vital. Our online DBA in Strategic Management provides you with an in-depth study of organizational design and structure as well as strategic thinking for management. Our challenging and advanced curriculum also covers the strategic allocation of financial resources and quality management to ensure the best productivity and workforce efforts.

All your online strategic management business classes are taught from a biblical worldview, preparing you to be a  Champion for Christ  in the business world.

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• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

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• Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
• Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour . Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is strategic management.

To be successful, every organization needs to have a central plan that focuses everyone’s efforts toward a goal from the top down. It takes careful planning and problem-solving skills for a leader to define the organization’s goals and implement a specific plan to help achieve those goals. That’s what strategic management is all about:

• Work with the leadership of a business, nonprofit, or government agency to define their goals.
• Develop a plan to achieve that goal with every level of the organization and resource. 
• Execute the plan with careful attention to performance measurements.

What can a DBA do for my career?

Businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies all need leaders who can apply advanced business studies to real-world practice. They need leaders who can analyze and understand critical challenges, create a practical plan, and execute the solution. 

Earning a DBA in Strategic Management is a practical way to demonstrate that you are an expert in the field. By learning advanced skills in business strategy with Liberty’s DBA in Strategic Management, you can open the door to higher levels of leadership in your industry.

What can I do with a DBA?

Liberty’s online DBA is designed to fill in the gaps between your previous graduate studies, your current business experience, and the challenges you face day by day. With our doctorate in strategic management track, you can gain new skills and knowledge that can help you build on your current career or branch out into a new one in many areas, such as:

• Administrative strategic management
• Business policy consultancy
• Business strategy analysis
• Executive business strategy consultancy
• University business teaching

Is a DBA worth it?

Earning your doctorate in management is an investment in your career now and in the future. A DBA demonstrates that you are a top-tier business thinker capable of taking the best research and business experience and finding innovative ways to solve the latest challenges in your field. As a result, earning your DBA can open the doors to new career opportunities. 

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

With a PhD 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 our online doctoral program in leadership studies on your schedule — even while working full time. When you speak with us about your professional goals in leadership, be sure to learn your financial aid options to make reduce the financial burden while you learn.

A doctorate in leadership studies focus on the theory and practice of organizational leadership. Explore how strategic organizational leadership can help you effectively guide, manage, and improve educational settings, from companies to higher education to nonprofits.

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Doctor of philosophy (phd) in leadership studies.

The PhD in Leadership Studies Online at University of the Cumberlands is 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. in Leadership. and set your sights on new goals—even while working full time.

With our online PhD in Leadership Studies 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 online Ph.D. leadership 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 in Leadership  
• DSRT 837 - Professional Writing and Proposal Development  
• DSRT 839 - Advanced Research Methods  
• DSRT 850 - Qualitative Research Methods  
• DSRT 734 - Inferential Statistics in Decision-making  
• DSRT 736 - Dissertation Seminar  
• DSRT 834 - Advanced Statistical Applications  
• DSRT 930 - Dissertation  
• DSRT 931 - Dissertation *

* If the dissertation is not completed at the end of DSRT 931 , the candidate repeats DSRT 931  as needed, for three (3) credit hours each term, until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Students pursuing a PhD in leadership studies at Cumberlands are required to complete ONE specialty area. A content specialty area of at least eighteen (18) hours must be earned in one of these disciplines:

• Criminal Justice
• Health Professions
• Health Science
• Information Systems
• Instructional Technology
• Mathematics
• Missions and Ministry
• Public Administration
• Student Personnel Services

For a full list of course offerings or more program specific information, visit our Academic Catalog . 

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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.

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation – and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.

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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Doctor of Strategic Leadership

Your doctor of strategic leadership degree starts here, program overview.

Oral Roberts University's Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) is a multi-disciplinary program for mid- to senior career professionals who are passionate about their purpose and about solving real-world problems through participatory research. Upon completion, the DSL graduate is able to recast their future, create meaningful change, and cultivate talent through coaching.

More than this, ORU’s commitment to educating the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—can truly set you apart as a Spirit-empowered leader with a doctoral degree. You’ll step into your destiny as a whole leader who can empower individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their God-given potential.

Doctor of Strategic Leadership is ORU's top online doctorate program! With students from all over the globe and world-class professors, you will create meaningful changes to your lifestyle and professional career. 

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Program Guide

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WHAT CONCENTRATIONS CAN I CHOOSE?

Building on distinct core courses and in preparation for your doctoral project, second-year DSL students take a 3-course concentration that qualifies them to sit for a credentialing exam in one of three areas:

• Applied Research
• Leadership Coaching
• Change Management
• Strategic Foresight

Through your Doctor of Strategic Leadership, you’ll be grounded in theory and practice vital to organizational success.

What Concentrations Can I Choose?

• Accounting 
• Leadership 

WILL A DSL ADVANCE MY CAREER?

Your degree will advance your career, no matter what industry you serve:

• Communication & Media
• Educational Services
• Faith Communities
• Healthcare Services
• Information Systems
• Management Services
• Military, Defense & Security
• Government & Public Services

WHAT DISTINCT COURSES WILL I TAKE?

• Spirit-Empowered Leadership
• Critical Inquiry & Research Methods
• Coaching & Talent Development
• Organizational Culture & Design
• Modeling Systems Change
• Global Entrepreneurship
• Collaborative Leadership
• Innovation & Change Management
• Decision and Data Analytics

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GRADUATE?

How much does this program cost, any other reasons to complete my degree online with oru.

• You’ll graduate on time with a team of Success Coaches who’ll walk with you every step of the way.
• You can apply ASAP given our Fall and Spring starts. You’ll have direct access to our friendly admissions team.
• You’ll study year-round but fit classes into your schedule to balance work and family commitments.
• Academic support with access to award-winning professors and helpful learning resources.
• Meet up with your classmates every two weeks for an instructor-led virtual workshop.
• Access classes anytime and anywhere with our mobile-friendly and user-friendly online platform.
• ORU Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with a world-class curriculum developed by ORU faculty.

Ask us about our introductory 7-day Graduate Orientation class that will jump-start your doctoral studies--experience what students worldwide have gained from earning a degree with ORU Online.

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Ranked the Top Regional College in the West (US News & World Report)

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ORU offers financial opportunities for US and international students

140+ Nations

Join a community of believers from over 140 nations

Oral Roberts University is one of the largest and most influential Christian universities in the world. We develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Spirit-empowered leaders come to ORU, not to “stay” in their faith, but to GROW in faith.

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Program In Detail: Ph.D., Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy

Program in detail.

During the course of the program students will gain familiarity with:

• Basic trends in American higher education enrollment, staffing, degree production, institutional types, financial resources, etc., since World War II;
• The historical antecedents of contemporary higher education forms and practices;
• How American forms and practices compare with those of other nations;
• Current policy issues in American higher education (i.e. the capacity to "list" the ten most critical policy issues and the capacity to describe current debate on those issues);
• The classics of higher education research and theory in the basic areas of curriculum and instruction, history, organization and governance, faculty and student issues, government policy and finance issues, and comparative higher education (reading list to be distributed);
• Basic data resources related to higher education, e.g. federal databases, including HEGIS/IPEDS, NCES surveys, etc., major independent data sources, including Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the National Research Council, etc;
• The non-campus organizational matrix of American higher education, including the increasing number of membership and advocacy organizations representing various constituencies, including, e.g., ACE, AAHE, AGB, AACU, AAU, etc.;
• Basic methodology and method of social science research, including the process of finding and adequately describing research problems, statistical estimation and inference, hypothesis testing and basic research reporting;
• The basic techniques of qualitative research and survey research;
• Basic organization and leadership theory;
• Theory and research on reflective professional practice, presented in the work of Schon and Argyris;
• Basic learning theory and pedagogy (at the individual and organizational level); and
• Ethical issues in organizational life and frameworks for the analysis of ethical dilemmas in practice.

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy

• Madison, Wisconsin
• WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES
• Faculty-Full Time
• Opening at: Aug 5 2024 at 13:40 CDT

Job Summary:

The Management and Human Resources (MHR) Department in the Wisconsin School of Business seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure track appointment to begin August 18, 2025. We especially seek candidates with a strong record of research in the fields of entrepreneurship, strategic management, or technology and innovation management. The position would be responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate students in management and related fields, conducting scholarly research and performing university service. MHR's undergraduate and Masters programs prepare students for careers in entrepreneurship, leadership and/or human resources. Our progressive curriculum based on current research is taught by award winning faculty. Degree programs are designed to create superior educational experiences for undergraduate, masters, and PhD students. Faculty expertise includes research on entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation, human resource management, and organizational behavior. The department houses the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, the Bolz Center for Arts Administration and the Strategic Human Resource Management Center. We are also proud to be part of a great university with excellent resources available to both faculty and students. The Wisconsin School of Business offers degrees in Entrepreneurship, Management, and Human Resources, at the undergraduate, masters, and PhD level. The school currently enrolls approximately 2,800 undergraduates, 400 masters, and 80 PhD students.

Responsibilities:

- Create and maintain a strong program of research - Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Wisconsin School of Business - Provide classroom and individual instruction for undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students - Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department. University and community service will be expected as appropriate.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required PhD in Management or related field required by start date.

Qualifications:

Required: Candidates will have a research program under way that is likely to result in publications in top tier journals as well as demonstrable skills that suggest future excellence in teaching.

Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than October 15, 2024. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Please complete the online application. You will be asked to include: - Cover Letter - Detailed curriculum vitae that includes a complete list of publications. - A single document containing research statement, teaching statement, existing published and/or working papers, including job market paper. - Names and contact information of three references. References will be contacted via email and asked to upload their letters of recommendations at the time of application submission. All materials must be submitted electronically in pdf format. NOTE: - Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. - Electronic submissions are required. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Se Yang [email protected] 608-263-2975 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT & HR

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