Degree Progression

The following points illustrate the step-by-step process of completing the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program.

• Complete program coursework
• Fulfill residency requirements
• Begin qualifying paper process
  • Complete RES 8001: Qualifying Research Seminar
  • Complete any remaining coursework as needed
  • Complete Continuous Development of Qualifying Paper courses, as needed
  • Complete and successfully defend qualifying paper
• Begin dissertation proposal process
  • Complete Continuous Development of Proposal courses, as needed
  • Complete and successfully defend proposal
• Begin dissertation process
  • Complete Continuous Development of Dissertation courses, as needed
• Defend dissertation
• Doctoral degree conferred