Ph.D. in Global Leadership
Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop global leaders in scholarship and practice who collaborate with diverse teams to analyze and solve complex problems transcending cultural and geographical borders. The program inspires a scholarly curiosity to synthesize and globally share findings and solutions that draw from both theoretical backgrounds and practical experiences in a spirit of virtue.
Vision
The vision of the Ph.D. in Global Leadership is to create an international community of global leaders who embrace a deep understanding of the global environment by focusing on human values and growth to make a positive impact on the world.
Value Statement
Based on the tradition of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her approach to Virtus Cum Scientia (Virtue with Knowledge United), the Ph.D. Program in Global Leadership creates an environment where students can develop both local and global leadership identities that empower them to be catalysts for positive change in their own and global communities. Global leadership is a complex phenomenon, encompassing an ability to perceive and adapt to cultural nuances; to be morally resilient during uncertainty, and embrace “virtue” and core values while leading positive global change. The mission focuses on two interrelated perspectives: Scholarly and Practitioner. Both perspectives are threaded throughout the curriculum because the career pathway needs both the scholar and the practitioner to leverage interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex challenges the world faces today and tomorrow.
Learning Outcomes
The program is divided into three, 6-course components. Students who complete with core Global Leadership and Research components will be able to:
- Differentiate between leadership and management of a diverse group of stakeholders and colleagues in global organizations.
- Design and conduct original ethical research creating new theories and knowledge in global leadership and disseminate their work visually to a global community of colleagues.
- Demonstrate a holistic understanding of global leadership and culture by ensuring that the core value of “virtue” and “knowledge united” includes developing an ethical unbiased consciousness and the awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice within international organizational structures.
- Discover and use their personal strengths and global leadership competencies.
Upon completing the Organizational Behavior & Change concentration, students will be able to:
- Analyze and integrate the knowledge of organizational behavior in the context of social and political contexts to make decisions that enhance an organization’s performance.
- Develop and lead an innovative learning organizational environment to ensure adaptability in dynamic global settings.
- Apply multidisciplinary theories across sectors to address global challenges to organizational success.
- Analyze and synthesize the influence of the three determinants (individuals, groups and structures) on global organizational effectiveness.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program must have a master’s degree (3.0 GPA or higher) and submit the following materials to be considered for the program:
- Application
- Application fee of $100 (non-refundable)
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Personal letter of interest (1,000-2,000 words)
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Applicants must have a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 80 if taking the internet-based TOEFL test. Or
- As an alternative to the TOEFL, applicants may submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS exam.
Our TOEFL code is RA1704.
Applicants who attended schools outside the United States are required to submit certified transcripts in English. If you have not completed your master’s degree at the time of application, you must submit a current transcript. Upon degree completion, you are required to provide official transcripts in a sealed envelope directly from the institution that awarded your degree prior to enrollment.
PhD candidates are required to read and abide by the policies found in the 2021-22 Ph.D. in Global Leadership Handbook.
Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. in Global Leadership with a Concentration in Organizational Behavior and Change at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a 60 credit-hour program that can be completed in 42 months. You will enroll in one course at a time over 8 weeks, completing the coursework in 3 years in addition to successfully completing the dissertation process.
This doctoral program will build your knowledge about global leadership. Learn to strategically lead a team of diverse people, and collaboratively analyze and address complex problems that transcend borders. Both scholarly and practical perspectives are threaded throughout the curriculum, ensuring that you will be poised to apply your knowledge directly to your career.
Required Courses (60 credit hours)
| Year One: 18 credit hours | |
| GL 861 | Global Leadership Research | 3 |
| GL 864 | Ethical Leadership in a Global Society | 3 |
| GL 883 | International Organizational Behavior & Culture | 3 |
| GL 884 | Strategic Leadership and Management of Global Change | 3 |
| GL 862 | Reimagining Global Leadership Development | 3 |
| GL 871 | Introduction to Research Methods & Data Presentation | 3 |
| Year Two: 18 credit hours | |
| GL 866 | Communication in Global & Diverse Context | 3 |
| GL 885 | Managing Innovations & Implementing Change | 3 |
| GL 863 | Global Talent Management | 3 |
| GL 874 | Research Critique | 3 |
| GL 865 | Leadership Theory & Practice in a Global Environment | 3 |
| GL 881 | Advanced Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3 |
| Year Three: 18 credit hours | |
| GL 882 | Managing Organizational Performance & Accountability | 3 |
| GL 875 | Research Design | 3 |
| GL 886 | International Policy & Communication | 3 |
| GL 872 | Quantitative Methods in Research | 3 |
| GL 873 | Qualitative Methods in Research | 3 |
| GL 876 | Communicating Research Visually for Publication | 3 |
| Year Four: 6 credit hours | |
| GL 897 | Qualifying Research Seminar | 2 |
| GL 898 | Dissertation Proposal Development | 3 |
| GL 899 | Dissertation Defense | 1 |
*Continued Dissertation Defense Available if More Time Is Needed