Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership

The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership program is designed to help students to be equipped with a higher level of teaching and research capabilities in leadership. This program provides more advanced leadership training in ministry, adult, and brain & gifted education, politics, and business. Furthermore, this program enables students to apply their scholastic knowledge in their educational, governmental, business, and pastoral organizations.

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding and integration of leadership about the pastoral, educational, and entrepreneurial disciplines.
• Articulate leadership theories and demonstrate proficiency in teaching and research.
• Refine their thinking about strategies for effective leadership.
• Reflect on the essential leadership in ministry, education, and business contexts.

Midwest University is a private institution of higher education that exists to provide all students with an education designed to prepare them for success in their careers by enhancing their spiritual, social, leadership skills, and intellectual gifts and abilities. With the main campus in the St. Louis metropolitan area city of Wentzville, Missouri, and a Washington, D.C. campus, Midwest University offers face-to-face courses, blended courses, and e-learning/distance education opportunities. Midwest University also has offices located in Seoul, South Korea; Lima, Peru; Bangkok, Thailand; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for student advising and student recruitment.