Ph.D. in Global Leadership
Generous Scholarships
Indiana Tech's Ph.D. program offers generous scholarships that can save 20% off the cost of tuition. First responders, military service members and veterans, and those who work in higher ed are among the groups who are eligible.
Competitive Transfer Credit
Indiana Tech recognizes the value of prior learning, and will evaluate transcripts and other credentials to maximize transfer credit opportunities. All credits must have been earned within the past 10 years.
Upgrade Your MBA
The new Pathway to Ph.D. program enables students who have an MBA to transfer 15 credit hours of their MBA coursework toward a Ph.D. in Global Leadership from Indiana Tech.
ABD Completion Program
The ABD Completion Program is designed for students who have started a doctoral program and are ready to complete it. Put your coursework and leadership skills to work in a way that allows you to achieve your educational and career goals.
Residency Weekends
Once a year, students in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program are required to participate in on-campus residency weekends (also known as Immersion Weekends).
Classes that Fit Your Schedule
All courses in the Ph.D. program are delivered online, allowing students to pursue the degree while balancing family, work and community responsibilities.
Upcoming Course Schedule
Session 3
Jan 6, 2025 -
Mar 2, 2025
Session 4 Registration Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Session 4
Mar 10, 2025 -
May 4, 2025
Session 5 Registration Deadline
Apr 25, 2025
Session 6 Registration Deadline
Apr 25, 2025
Session 5
May 12, 2025 -
Jun 22, 2025
5 Curriculum Options
The Ph.D. in Global Leadership program offers five distinct curriculum options, as well as a post-graduate certificate in global leadership. All students 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.
- Business Administration (for MBA graduates only)
- Global Health Leadership
- Higher Education Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Leadership/Higher Education Administration
Forbes Advisor Education, one of the nation's most trusted and respected assessors of higher education, recently rated Indiana Tech's Ph.D. in Global Leadership program among the top five online Ph.D. in leadership programs in the nation.
Meet your fellow students.
Indiana Tech students and alumni share their stories about the difference our university has made for them.
Carolin Stephan
If you have a love for education and anything to do with leadership, this is a great program to immerse yourself into. You will succeed if you’re committed to it, because everyone associated with this program is committed to your success.
Donna Laster
The most impactful thing about this program is having like-minded people on this journey with me. Global Leadership really brings out the best people to learn from and work with. It's been the best part of my experience.
Dr. David Ransom
I enjoyed interacting with the faculty and staff. They are very supportive and always there for you. They bent over backwards to proviede ther resources I needed to be successful
Dr. Nuvala Fomban
Indiana Tech has crafted a pathway for the new generation of global leaders. And that really fit in with what I was looking for.
