Ph.D. in Global Leadership Online Viewbook

LEADER” IS NOT A TITLE, IT’S A CALLING.

Being a leader is about having insight and skill, and knowing how to take decisive action. Indiana Tech’s Ph.D. in Global Leadership prepares professionals to do all of this in complex leadership roles in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and higher education administration.

Graduates will complete the program as scholar-practitioners who will expand and transform the organizations they serve through leadership that is guided by a comprehensive, globallybased curriculum.

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The global leadership program unlocked my potential and equipped me with the tools to lead in complex and disruptive times. The program taught me the simplicity of leadership and fueled my passion for contributing to humanity, leading with purpose and from the heart.

DR. LIZZIE BRONTE, PH.D. IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ALUM 2022

A GLOBAL MINDSET

Global leadership is a multidisciplinary field of study that is exciting for both practitioners and scholars. It focuses on the globally-minded, culturally-competent, socially-responsible individuals who lead transnational organizations in every sector of the global economy. It addresses

followers as they define the global leader and share the global leader’s vision. Furthermore, global leadership examines organizational systems within complex external and internal environments where interaction between global leaders and followers takes place.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS

Students entering this course of study can expect to:

À Receive advanced training and skills in research, organizational leadership or academic leadership, which will culminate in a terminal degree. The skills provide the foundation for discovering knowledge in leadership fields and for applying that knowledge to the emerging global environment.

À Earn a doctoral degree, with the intention to lead, teach or consult in related disciplines.

À Develop professional expertise that will advance or change a career.

À Earn the credentials necessary to further develop into an executive leadership role in public, private, educational, corporate or professional organizations.

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PROGRAM

BY THE NUMBERS

It is truly the people who make up Indiana Tech’s Ph.D. in Global Leadership program—the students and faculty—who have made it what it is today.

135 PH.D. GRADUATES

27 GLOBAL PRACTICUMS

30 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

Indiana Tech prides itself on the flexibility of an online course with extensive support and mentoring throughout the program. In addition, our program appeals to an array of diverse professionals. Our Ph.D. program upholds that tradition in the following ways:

1. CURRICULUM OPTIONS

2. ONLINE DELIVERY

3. FLEXIBILITY

4. GLOBAL PRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES

5. APPLIED RESEARCH

1. CURRICULUM OPTIONS

The Ph.D. in Global Leadership program offers five distinct concentrations:

À Business Administration (for MBA graduates only)

À Global Health Leadership

À Higher Education Administration

À Organizational Leadership

À Organizational Leadership/Higher Education Administration

PLUS, A POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

All students will complete core courses in research and global leadership. The concentration courses provide students the opportunity to gain practitioner knowledge and up-to-date best practices, which will be explored through individual research and the dissertation.

3. FLEXIBILITY

Students are accepted into the program at five sessions throughout the year. Progression through coursework is flexible to accommodate each student’s needs.

On average, students successfully complete six courses per year.

2. ONLINE DELIVERY

All courses in the Ph.D. program are delivered online, allowing students to pursue the degree while balancing family, work and community responsibilities.

Ph.D. students also participate in Immersion weekends on the main campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. These residencies are offered twice each year.

5. APPLIED RESEARCH

The goal of applied research is to solve practical problems of the modern world not just accumulate knowledge.

Our program builds research knowledge throughout the curriculum. This is demonstrated through student projects and presentations at various conferences.

4. GLOBAL PRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES

Students will have the opportunity to earn credit by traveling globally. The goal is to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to real-world international environments.

Students obtain practical experience in international cultures, enhance skills and integrate knowledge. Led by a faculty member or through an independent study course, students have the opportunity to visit international locations to explore leadership environments, learn about higher education systems, and see how cultural values and assumptions influence economic, business and organizational processes.

DOCTORAL DEGREE PATH

COMPLETE ALL COURSEWORK

FULFILL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

COMPLETE AND SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND QUALIFYING PAPER

COMPLETE AND SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND PROPOSAL

COMPLETE AND SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND DISSERTATION

DOCTORAL DEGREE CONFERRED

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admissions decisions for the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program are based on the following:

À Completion of the Indiana Tech doctoral application (available online).

À Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work, including evidence of completion of a master’s degree.

À An original essay addressing the candidate’s interest in the program and intended academic and professional goals.

À A current résumé (or curriculum vitae), including educational record, employment history and relevant accomplishments, publications, presentations and professional contributions.

À An interview conducted by the program director.

Indiana Tech has crafted a pathway for the new generation of global leaders. And that really fit in with what I was looking for.

The balance of the online classes, the in-person immersions, and the global practicums give it the perfect mix.”

DR. NUVALA FOMBAN, PH.D. IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ALUM 2021

ON YOUR WAY

The Ph.D. in Global Leadership will require a minimum of 66 credits of doctoral-level coursework.

All coursework is taught by outstanding faculty, many of whom have national and international leadership experience.

RESEARCH CORE

Our students are provided outstanding, cutting-edge courses that prepare them for the academic world of research and writing. These six courses will focus on research methods, scholarly inquiry and technical writing, critical analysis of literature and statistical analysis. The research core will prepare the student for the development of the dissertation phase.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CORE

The global leadership core provides six courses exploring leadership topics related to change, communications, ethics, social responsibility, teamwork and global strategy.

LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATIONS

Students choose a concentration consisting of six courses totaling 18 credits: Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, a combination

of the two, or Global Health Leadership. Indiana Tech’s Ph.D. program also offers a special pathway created specifically for students who have earned their Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). MBA graduates can transfer 15 credit hours of their graduate coursework toward a Ph.D. from Indiana Tech.*

DISSERTATION

The dissertation is the culmination of the Ph.D. program. It addresses an original investigation of a problem of significance in the candidate’s area of specialization, analyzes it with a global perspective and provides the opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate comprehensive leadership knowledge by way of a public dissertation defense.

* STUDENTS MUST HAVE EARNED THEIR MBA FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WITHIN THE PAST 10 YEARS AND GRADUATED WITH A CUMULATIVE GPA OF AT LEAST 3.0.

DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully complete the Ph.D. in Global Leadership, students must:

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Complete a minimum of 66 doctoral credit hours of coursework, including 18 credit hours of research core, 18 credit hours of global leadership core, 18 credit hours of concentration and a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation coursework.

2 Attend a minimum of three Immersion weekend experiences.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

3 Complete the degree within seven calendar years of the initial course start date.

4 Prepare and successfully defend the qualifying paper.

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5 Prepare and successfully defend the proposal and dissertation.

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Meet all financial, academic and other related obligations of Indiana Tech and the Ph.D. program.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: IMMERSION WEEKENDS

Students in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program participate in residency weekends at the main campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, throughout their enrollment. These events are held in the spring and fall of each year and require Thursday through Saturday afternoon attendance. Consistent residency attendance is a part of each student’s graduation requirements.

These residency weekends are associated with critical points in the course’s progression. They assure that students are developing the necessary research skills and critical analysis capabilities required to produce a dissertation. Residencies are structured to include seminars related to global leadership, lectures, dissertation defenses, networking opportunities and presentations from guest speakers. Residencies also give students the opportunity to discuss with faculty the progress of their qualifying paper and dissertation.

WHERE YOU’LL FIND OUR GRADUATES

Our graduates are putting their leadership skills to use in business, government, education and not-for-profit sectors. Here are some of the places where their knowledge is affecting change:

BUSINESSES / ORGANIZATIONS SECTORS

Abbott Laboratories

Amazon

Articulate

Avery Dennison

BAE Systems

Berklee College of Music

Boston Scientific

Columbia University

CSX Transportation

Department of Veteran Affairs

Discover

Eli Lilly

FedEx

General Motors

Global Indiana, Inc.

Ivy Tech Community College

Johnson & Johnson

MAHLE

Medtronic

Mercy Health

Microsoft

Motorola

Nestlé

Novartis

OCHA Somalia

OrthoPediatrics

Ochsner Health Systems

Purdue University

Raytheon

Roche

Rutgers University

SIAS International University

Toyota

TruGreen

UC Davis United Health Group

United States Military

University of Arkansas

University of Cincinnati

University of Georgia

University of the West Indies

US Department of Defense

US Department of Homeland Security

YMCA

Zimmer Biomet

Colleges and Universities

First Responders

Government

Health Care

Human Resources

Manufacturing

Marketing

Military

Non-Profit / NGOs

Research

Sales

STEM

I enjoyed interacting with the faculty and staff. They are very supportive and always there for you. They bent over backwards to provide the resources I needed to be successful. That was very helpful.

DR. DAVID RANSOM, PH.D. IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ALUM 2021

ALL THE WORLD OVER

The goal is to apply concepts learned in the classroom to real-world international locations. Indiana Tech’s Ph.D. in Global Leadership program has led nearly 30 travel practicums to the international destinations noted on the map. These trips often include visits to area universities, academic conferences and local businesses, as well as networking and sightseeing opportunities.

Students gain practical experience in international cultures, enhance research skills and integrate experiential learning. Students can earn three credits toward their concentration core requirement with a global practicum.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

CIUDAD COLON, COSTA RICA

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

LIMA, PERU

A global travel practicum is an incredibly rewarding opportunity.

HELSINKI, FINLAND

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

MOSCOW, RUSSIA

SOCHI, RUSSIA

POMORIE, BULGARIA

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

XI’AN, CHINA

SHANGHAI, CHINA

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

DUBLIN, IRELAND

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

PARIS, FRANCE

BARCELONA, SPAIN

SOFIA, BULGARIA

ROME, ITALY

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA