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PhD of Leadership Studies
- Riverside, United States
- 3 years
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
Online master's in leadership studies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge of Leadership Studies
- Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
- And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.
Career outcomes
- Leadership Studies Specialist
- Leadership Studies Associate
Curriculum
- Master's listing at East Tennessee State University. The programme page and catalogue entry could not be read for course structure
- Credit totals or core modules
- So the curriculum is not summarised here.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree transcript with 3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency as published for doctoral programmes (TOEFL iBT 100
- IELTS 8.0).
Accepted academic background
Official transcript showing a master degree; statement of purpose (500 words) or interview
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 100
- IELTS 8.0
- IELTS Academic 8
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review doctoral requirements for Leadership Studies. Confirm research supervision and entry criteria where applicable. Prepare prior degree transcripts
- a statement of purpose
- academic references and any requested research proposal. Submit an application through the institution’s official admissions route. Complete any required assessment or interview. Await the decision and confirm international enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,186 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business |
| Department | Department of Leadership Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 58 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,186 USD per year. The application fee is $45 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 8.0, IELTS Academic 8.

