PhD in International Leadership

Course Descriptions

 

CORE COURSES

PHD622 -  Leadership Theory. 

This course delves into the theoretical aspects of leadership as social-psychological phenomena.  It examines traditional perspectives of leadership as well as current thinking which explains leadership from a variety of perspectives.  Theories based in the social sciences are examined in order to conceptualize leadership and the process by which it is applied to contemporary environments.

 PHD650 - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. 

This is an advanced study of the investigation procedures used in business research.  Considerations for using techniques such as Action Research, Focus Groups, Interviews, Experimental Designs, Factor Analysis, and are other methods are covered.

PHD740 -  Business Research Methods. 

This course is a doctoral-level introduction to conducting business research.  Emphasis is placed on designing and executing an original research project similar to those undertaken by various stakeholders in an international business environment.

PHD792 -  Dissertation Proposal. 

This course focuses on the development of the dissertation proposal under the supervision of a doctoral faculty member.  Students will be guided through the completion of a proposal which will be eligible for submission to the university.

PHD720 - Intelligence in International Leadership. 

This course focuses on perspectives and methodologies related to research in global leadership.  It introduces popular streams of academic research on leadership in various social and business-related contexts and prepares the student to conduct his/her own research ideas in the area of leadership. Leadership problems and challenges are examined in various geopolitical, industry-related, and regulatory contexts.

 PHD782 -  Journal Writing. 

This course facilitates the student’s ability to write, review, edit, and format an original paper to meet the publication standards of an academic journal.  When completed, the course results in a published article in Horizons University Business Journal.

PHD610 - International Business Strategy.

This course is grounded on the fundamental principles of strategic management and focuses on strategy-making decisions in international business corporations.  Emphasis is given to corporate-level analysis, strategy formation and implementation, and the goal of crafting a sustainable competitive advantage in a global market.

PHD800 - Dissertation Writing 

Credit is given in this course for satisfactory work completed towards the doctor dissertation, following the acceptance of a proposal through the preparations for the defense.

PHD810 - Dissertation Writing up and Defense

In this course the student is asked to present, illustrate and discuss with his facilitator the Dissertation prepared in PHD800. Credit is given in this course for satisfactory defense of the work done.

PHD820 -  The Future of Leadership.

This course addresses future directions for leadership in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, focusing on areas of opportunity and challenges.  Topics include the experiences of contemporary business leaders as they relate to technological and managerial problems.

PHD822 -  Ethos of Leadership. 

This course analyzes the psychological, social, and cultural formations of personal leadership development.  The focus of the course is on the characteristics of the leader, as an independent agent, rather than on the leadership process per se.

PHD720 - Intelligence in International Leadership. 

This course focuses on perspectives and methodologies related to research in global leadership.  It introduces popular streams of academic research on leadership in various social and business-related contexts and prepares the student to conduct his/her own research ideas in the area of leadership. Leadership problems and challenges are examined in various geopolitical, industry-related, and regulatory contexts.