Overview

This Leadership Studies program from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University intentionally seeks individuals who have excelled in formal leadership positions in their respective organizations as we strive to immerse these candidates in research inquiry that studies and examines leadership theory and promising leadership practice.

Career Prospects

Alumni from this program have attained positions as college presidents, deans of schools and colleges at institutions of higher education, and vice-presidents of programs at health, non-profit, and business organizations.

All of our degree programs provide graduate candidates with numerous opportunities to engage in research efforts alongside our nationally known faculty. Our candidates are active in professional organizations, and they conduct research presentations at various local, state, and national conferences. Additionally, our candidates have opportunities to submit peer-reviewed publications in highly regarded journals.

Programme Structure

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of major leadership theories in Leadership Studies, and the ability to analyze and critique these theories, and apply these theories in diverse settings.

Effectively demonstrate decision making skills and a repertoire of knowledge needed to lead, organize, and engage diverse local, national, and global communities.

Able to use a range of perspectives from interdisciplinary fields of study particularly to provide leadership that addresses societal challenges.

Articulate an understanding of the role of ethics in leadership, and develop ethical reasoning as well as reflection skills that promote social justice.

Demonstrate the ability to design, analyze, critique, and conduct research using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Leadership View 84 other PhDs in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 from a college or university recognized by a regional or general accrediting agency.

Interest in conducting research in leadership studies.

Additionally, applicants must have at least 5-plus years' experience in a leadership, supervisory or administrative management capacity in their respective fields or organization (see the leadership profile document).

A completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as applicable to the discipline area of the student. (Applicant scores must be within the last 5 years).

An applicant with their highest degree from a non-English-speaking country is required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and obtain a score of 600 or higher on the written examination or 250 or higher on the computer examination.

Three (3) letters of recommendation.

Writing sample.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7537 USD / year

≈ 7537 USD / year
Out-of-State

7537 USD / year

≈ 7537 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2205 USD / year

≈ 2205 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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