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PhD of Leadership Studies
- Dallas, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- 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): 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
- Bachelor's and master's degrees with GPA 3.2 or higher in master's coursework
- Admissions assessment instrument
- Three recommendations
- In-person interview
- TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 unless waived by a US accredited master's.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: GPA 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in master coursework
Minimum GPA
3.2
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's and master's degrees from an accredited institution (cumulative GPA 3.2 or higher in master's coursework), admissions assessment instrument, three recommendation forms, interview at an on-campus Admissions Interview Event; GRE/GMAT waived; non-US credentials need a course-by-course evaluation
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.0)
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Leadership Studies admission requirements at Dallas Baptist University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Gary Cook School of Leadership |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dallas Baptist University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Leadership Studies. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,310 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,256 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.2. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.0), IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.