OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Leadership Studies
Hybrid doctoral curriculum developing ethical organizational leadership competencies, qualitative research methods, and strategic governance for nonprofit and educational institutions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution with min. 3.2 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarly writing sample and statement of research intent
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional/academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Doctoral research fellowships reducing tuition costs by up to $6,000 total
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $685/credit hour (60-credit doctoral curriculum)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Johnson University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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