Doctor of Business Administration - Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century

Doctoral Degree (Phd) 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century prepares students for the high expectations and changes decade is likely to bring to the workplace. Leadership influencers are forecasting challenges that leaders will face as a new level of workplace transformation continues to be shaped by accelerating technology changes, increasing consumer expectations, and hyper-connectivity. The goal of this concentration is to prepare students to meet these challenges by introducing the concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Work Culture, Employee Experience, Data, Change, Analytics, Diversity, Productivity, Automation, and Well-Being.The program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research. Doctoral students have the opportunity to explore the challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Strategy Officer, Organizational Development Director, Leadership Consultant, Management Consultant, University Professor/Academic Researcher, Corporate Training Director, Change Management Specialist, Executive Coach, Public Sector or NGO Executive, Innovation and Transformation Leader, Strategic Planning Director, Entrepreneur / Business Founder, Board Member / Governance Advisor, Policy Advisor (Business & Economic Development), Global Business Strategist, Talent Development Executive, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Director

Eligibility Requirements
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Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Westcliff University below;

1. Bachelor Certificate and Transcript

2. Masters Certificate and Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8. Statement of Intent

English Language Requirement

Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Doctoral Degree (Phd) Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
July, 2025 → August, 2025
Closed
March, 2026
July, 2025 → December, 2025
Closed
May, 2026
July, 2025 → February, 2026
Closed
June, 2026
September, 2025 → April, 2026
Open
August, 2026
November, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
October, 2026
December, 2025 → August, 2026
Open
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
March, 2027
July, 2026 → December, 2026
Likely Open
May, 2027
July, 2026 → February, 2027
Likely Open
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