JMU School of Strategic Leadership Studies

The School of Strategic Leadership Studies utilizes a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum designed to equip adult learners with theoretical knowledge and applied skills and concepts necessary for effective and visionary leadership. Program participants enroll in courses across a variety of disciplines including statistics and methodology, business management, and core leadership theory and ethics in organizations. Elective credits allow students the flexibility to explore topics specific to their concentration of study and relevant to their future career goals and research interests. The Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership Requires students to complete a total of 54 credits of coursework and 12 credits of dissertation research (66 credits total).