Ph.D in International Leadership

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Overview - Year-by-Year Breakdown - Course Description - Required documents

The Ph.D program at Horizons University prepares students to take on leadership roles within international organizations, pursue careers as independent consultants, entrepreneurs, or management researchers, and become project managers or business leaders.

This program focuses on current trends in global leadership. Today’s leader knows how to adapt, is an agent of change, and demonstrates an innovative spirit in a constantly evolving environment. The international leader is sensitive to cultural differences. A Ph.D. will equip students with the ability to analyze data, anticipate events, and influence teams to support decisions.

This course explores the theoretical aspects of leadership as a sociopsychological phenomenon. It examines traditional approaches to leadership as well as current schools of thought that analyze it from various perspectives. Theories from the social sciences are studied in order to conceptualize leadership and the process by which it is applied in contemporary contexts.

This is an in-depth study of the research methods used in management research. It addresses considerations regarding the use of techniques such as action research, focus groups, interviews, experimental designs, factor analysis, and other methods.

PHD740 - Business Research Methods   (10 ECTS/4 US Credits)                         

This course focuses on developing research skills and designing research projects for the business world. Students will explore different research approaches and learn about the strategies, methods, and techniques used. They will be required to develop a management research proposal, formulate primary and secondary research questions, devise a data collection strategy, conduct a literature review, create a model of expected results or outcomes, and, finally, identify ways to implement their study by involving stakeholders.

PHD792 - Dissertation Proposal (10 ECTS/4 US Credits)

This course focuses on developing a dissertation proposal under the supervision of a doctoral faculty member. During this course, students will receive guidance in drafting their dissertation proposal and, upon completion, will have a research proposal ready for submission to Horizons University.

PHD720 - Intelligence in International Leadership (10 ECTS / 4 US Credits)

This course focuses on the perspectives and methodologies related to research in global leadership. It presents the major trends in academic research on leadership in various social and professional contexts and prepares students to successfully carry out their own research projects in this field. Issues and challenges related to leadership are examined in various geopolitical, sectoral, and regulatory contexts.

PHD610 - International Business Strategy (10 ECTS / 4 US Credits)

This course is based on the fundamental principles of strategic management and focuses on strategic decisions within international companies. The emphasis is on corporate-level analysis, strategy development and implementation, and the goal of creating a sustainable competitive advantage in the global market.

PHD782 - Journal Writing (20 ECTS/8US Credits)

This course enables students to acquire the skills necessary to write, proofread, revise, and format an original article that meets the publication standards of an academic journal. Upon completion of the course, students will have their article published in the "Horizons University Business Journal".

PHD802 - Dissertation Writing (40 ECTS/16 US Credits)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
   - Formulate a thesis topic
    - Evaluate resources useful for developing a thesis proposal
    - Write a thesis or dissertation proposal

PHD820 -  The Future of Leadership  (10 ECTS/4 US Credits)

 This course explores the future directions of leadership in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, with a focus on opportunities and challenges. Topics covered include the experiences of contemporary business leaders as they grapple with technological and managerial issues.

PHD822 -  Ethos of Leadership   (10 ECTS/4 US Credits) 

This course analyzes the psychological, social, and cultural determinants of personal leadership development. It focuses on the characteristics of the leader as an autonomous actor, rather than on the leadership process itself.

PHD810 - Dissertation Writing up and Defense (40 ECTS/16 US Credits)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    - Write a thesis or dissertation proposal
    - Demonstrate their ability to prepare and orally present their thesis or dissertation proposal.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  for the application to be sent by email to contact@hu-paris.eu :

- Diplomas and transcripts of Bachelor’s and Master degrees;

- A minimum of 3  years of work experience;

- A detailed CV;

-  For the online admission, the TOEFL Certificate  (Level C1);

- Copy of Passport;

 - A motivation letter;

- Research project (2-5 pages);

- A Portrait photo.