PhD in Global Leadership and Change
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND EMBRACE YOUR CALLING
Global Access Format
Tailored for working professionals, our hybrid format offers the flexibility of 60% face-to-face and 40%online learning, ensuring accessibility without compromising quality.
Values-Driven Education
Empower yourself to make a lasting impact guided by our core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.
Researcher-Scholar Model
Embark on a transformative journey of academic rigor and research excellence. Our selective program employs a researcher-scholar model, seamlessly integrating academics and research to foster innovation and scholarship.
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EXCELLENCE AT PEPPERDINE
EXCELLENCE AT PEPPERDINE
Cohort Model
Forge lifelong connections and deepen leadership skills within a supportive cohort environment, fostering collaboration and camaraderie.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Immerse yourself in a rich curriculum encompassing core courses, program-specific classes, and elective options to customize your learning journey.
Outstanding Faculty
Engage with distinguished scholar-practitioners who offer unparalleled expertise and personalized mentorship, guiding you towards academic and professional excellence.
Reputable Program
Join one of the top doctoral programs at one of the most prestigious universities in the US.
Small Class Sizes
Benefit from intimate class settings and a low faculty-student ratio, facilitating meaningful interactions and personalized attention.
AACSB Certification
The PhD program meets rigorous standards of excellence, assuring students of quality and relevance in their coursework.
$7k+
Scholarships Available
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Course Format
THE PREMIER FAITH-BASED PROGRAM
Pepperdine has always had a singular mission: to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership in a learning environment where academic excellence is rooted in Christian faith and values.
As a top-ranked program based at a Christian university, students prepare to drive meaningful change in families and their communities.
We empower students from all faith backgrounds to transform into the best possible expression of themselves for meaningful work and purposeful lives.
Program Details
Hybrid Format: Experience the best of both worlds with our Global Access Hybrid format, combining online flexibility with hands-on classroom engagement for an enriched learning experience.
Convenient Location: Conveniently located on our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, our face-to-face classes offer a personalized approach and foster relational interactions with peers.
Cohort Collaboration: Embrace our cohort model designed to amplify leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships, enriching your academic and professional journey.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Delve into a robust curriculum comprising 66 units of coursework and a dissertation, focused on global leadership theory and practice, research methodologies, policy development, and more.
International Perspective: Gain invaluable insights into global policy development through international visits, meeting local leaders, and exploring diverse industries and organizations.
Comprehensive Curriculum Overview
Immerse yourself in a rigorous curriculum comprising 66 units of coursework and a dissertation, meticulously crafted to equip you with the multifaceted skills and knowledge needed to excel as a global leader. Delve into a diverse range of subjects including global leadership theory and practice, research methodologies, policy development, funding strategies, economics, entrepreneurship, and more. Through hands-on learning experiences and a final dissertation, you'll master research methods and applications while gaining invaluable insights into international policy development by engaging with local and national leaders and exploring industries and organizations firsthand.
Program Learning Outcomes
Our learner-centered approach ensures that graduates of the PhD in Global Leadership and Change program achieve a set of objectives designed to cultivate essential knowledge, skills, and values. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, students develop the expertise and disposition required to excel as visionary leaders and change agents in diverse global contexts.
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