Leadership Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field of study that focuses on leadership in organizational contexts and in human life. Leadership studies traces its origins in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology), in humanities (e.g., history and philosophy), as well as in professional and applied fields of study (e.g., management and education). It looks into leadership theories and concepts that bridge scholarship and practice in an increasingly complex world.
PhD LEADS seeks to look at theory, practice and research, in terms of the person of the leader and the transformation of business organizations, such as corporations, business entrepreneurships, or social entrepreneurships. The program develops scientist-practitioners who can build knowledge, theory and practice on Asian and Philippine leadership, especially in business leadership.
Who can take PhD LEADS?
The PhD in Leadership Studies program applicant needs to show the following:
Master's degree in business administration, Management Science, Behavioral Sciences, Organization Studies and other related filed from a recognized university.
Preferably three (3) years of work experience with at least two (2) years of leadership experience
Preferably with at least two (2) years of teaching or training facilitation experience
A satisfactory score in the graduate school entrance examination
Adequate motivation and career direction to be determined through an interview by a panel of faculty
A sample of previous research work or publication (preferably first-authored)
A 1-2 page statement of research interests, including the following elements:
The specific domain or area in leadership that applicant is interested in investigating, and particular questions or problems they wish to pursue
The relevance or significance of the questions or problems
Reference to academic theories, frameworks, or publications that have informed this interest (use correct citations)
Description of work they have done in this area, if any (e.g. previous research, publication, jobs, etc.)
Statement of qualification and recommendation from three references - two from faculty in masteral degree, and one from supervisor in work setting.
Personal essay that covers the following:
Reasons for pursuing graduate studies at this time
Reasons for choosing this program of study
Personal qualities, abilities, which you feel will you do well
Constraints and/or difficulties you anticipate
Potential contribution to your profession and larger society
Do I need to take pre-requisites to enroll for PhD LEADS?
The Program Director will evaluate the candidate’s transcript and will recommend pre-requisites as may be necessary. Depending on your background (e.g. Master's level courses taken), some bridging courses, such as Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, and Research Methods, have to be taken if not part of your Master's course.
How do I apply for the PhD LEADS program?
The application documents can be accessed online through the Office of the Associate Vice President for Graduate Education (OAVPGE). The application process will include an admission test, the submission of application requirements, and an interview.
Program Faculty
Faculty of the program will comprise of those with PhD and leadership experience from various disciplines. International faculty (from Asia) will be invited to handle courses.
Faculty for the PhD courses include:
Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, PhD (Stanford University)
Antonette P. Angeles, PhD (Catholic University of Louvain)
Oscar G. Bulaong, PhD (Johann Wolfgang Goether Universtat Frankfurt am Main)
Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD (University of Regensburg)
Edna P. Franco, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Roberto Galang, PhD (IESE Business School Barcelona)
Regina M. Hechanova, PhD (Central Michigan University)
Emerald Jay D. Ilac, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Jowett Magsaysay, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
