Doctor of Professional Practice in Global Leadership and Management
36 monthsProgramme duration
2,500 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Jan, 2024Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
The world needs a new brand of leaders and managers who can navigate the complex systemic and cross-sectoral dynamics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to develop new strategies, structures, relationships and solutions to address these increasingly pressing challenges. Thunderbird School of Global Management has developed a unique and first of its kind program, the Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP) in Global Leadership and Management. Designed to prepare practitioners who are responsive to the opportunities and challenges presented by this unprecedented time of rapid disruption, this program prepares leaders from across industries and sectors and is available online from anywhere in the world. ASU Sync provides students with technology-enhanced, fully interactive remote learning with classes delivered online. This format provides working professionals the greatest convenience and flexibility while still benefiting from the live delivery of courses by provided by Thunderbird’s world-class faculty.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
Online
The world needs a new brand of leaders and managers who can navigate the complex systemic and cross-sectoral dynamics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to develop new strategies, structures, relationships and solutions to address these increasingly pressing challenges. Thunderbird School of Global Management has developed a unique and first of its kind program, the Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP) in Global Leadership and Management. Designed to prepare practitioners who are responsive to the opportunities and challenges presented by this unprecedented time of rapid disruption, this program prepares leaders from across industries and sectors and is available online from anywhere in the world. ASU Sync provides students with technology-enhanced, fully interactive remote learning with classes delivered online. This format provides working professionals the greatest convenience and flexibility while still benefiting from the live delivery of courses by provided by Thunderbird’s world-class faculty.
Admission Requirements
68+
100+
7.5+
- Applicants to the DPP program are expected to have earned an accredited master’s degree. Exceptional individuals with a bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
- Applicants should possess a global perspective and a desire for an applied focus in their program. This information should be reflected in their application personal statement.
- Eight years of senior-level work experience is preferred for admission to the program. This information should be reflected in the applicant's professional resume.
- Although students holding degrees in any field may be accepted, all applications are reviewed to ensure that students have the optimal academic background required to be productive in the program. Deficiency courses may be added if the committee deems this necessary for student success.
30 Jan 2024
36 Months
Aug
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,500 USD
International
2,500 USD
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Organization and industry practitioners seeking to develop their leadership and management capabilities for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Anthropocene Epoch to help organizations transform.
Additionally, Individuals serving as faculty or trainers in organizations and institutions seeking to advance the development of their leadership and management knowledge application and expertise are encouraged to apply.
Graduates of Thunderbird’s Doctorate of Professional Practice will not receive a Ph.D.
This program is not eligible for F1 visa issuance.
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