Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership is a PhD program taught at Adventist University of Africa, Kenya. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Four (4) Years) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership program provides competencies to address complex environmental dynamics in church administration or strategic business. It grounds leadership principles in Scripture and global leadership philosophies to prepare graduates for local and global leadership roles. The program spans four years and includes coursework in ethics, leadership styles, governance, and research methods, culminating in dissertation writing. It is designed for individuals aiming to become organizational development experts, change agents, strategic decision makers, or servant leaders.

Modules

• LEAD 704 Ethics and Integrity in Leadership
• LEAD 743 Leadership in Cross-Cultural Settings
• LEAD 763 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Competencies
• LEAD 714 Legal Framework and Organizational Policy
• LEAD 740 Corporate Governance
• BURM 790 RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS
• BURM 791 Applied Qualitative Research
• BURM 792 Applied Quantitative Research
• BURM 793 Research Seminar 1
• BURM 794 Research Seminar 2 (Publications)
• LEAD 899 Dissertation Writing

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership at Adventist University of Africa for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Adventist University of Africa.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Adventist University of Africa as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Master’s degree in Leadership or any field with minimum CGPA of 3.33 on a 4-point scale or equivalent.
• Applicants with CGPA 3.00-3.32 admitted on probation and must raise CGPA to 3.33 after one session to continue.
• Three recommendations: one from a religious leader, one from previous university, one from employing organization.
• Statement of purpose, career goals, and commitment to academic excellence required.
• Completion of at least six credits of postgraduate coursework in research and statistics.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in English.

Please check detail of study units at https://aua.ac.ke/doctor-of-philosophy-in-leadership

• organizational development expert
• change agent
• strategic decision maker
• servant leader