PhD in Leadership Studies (PhD LEADS) - Business Leadership
What is Leadership Studies?
Leadership Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field of study that focuses on leadership in organizational contexts and in human life. Leadership studies traces its origins in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology), in humanities (e.g., history and philosophy), as well as in professional and applied fields of study (e.g., management and education). It looks into leadership theories and concepts that bridge scholarship and practice in an increasingly complex world.
What value will PhD-LEADS add to my career?
PhD LEADS seeks to look at theory, practice and research, in terms of the person of the leader and the transformation of business organizations, such as corporations, business entrepreneurships, or social entrepreneurships. The program develops scientist-practitioners who can build knowledge, theory and practice on Asian and Philippine leadership, especially in business leadership or organization development (PhDLEADS- Business Leadership or Organizational Development).
Who can take PhD LEADS – BL or OD?
The PhD in Leadership Studies program is a straight program and, therefore, requires only a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized college or university with a general undergraduate average of 85% or its equivalent. The candidate needs to show the following:
Five (5) years work experience with at least two (2) years of leadership experience
A satisfactory score in the graduate school entrance examination
Adequate motivation and career direction to be determined through an interview
Statement of qualification and recommendation from three references
Personal essay
In case the candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field, a maximum of 18 units may be waived. For example, someone with an MBA may have the following courses waived for the PhD LEADS - Business Leadership;
Economics for Managers
Principles of Strategic Management
Business Ethics
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Someone with MA Psychology may have the following courses waived for the PhD LEADS - Organizational Development:
Organizational Psychology
Psychology of Planned Change
Human Resource Development
Strategic Business Partnering
OD Interventions
Process Facilitation
Is there a comparable degree in other schools in the Philippines?
This is the first course in leadership studies (or leadership) in the Philippines. The only related degrees are graduate degrees in education, major in educational leadership.
UA&P – MA in Education, major in Educational Leadership
DLSU – M of Education, major in Educational Leadership; PhD in Education, major in Educational Leadership
UST - PhD in Education, major in Educational Management and Leadership
Furthermore, graduate programs tend to be uni-disciplinal even when leadership requires a multi-disciplinary perspective. In particular, PhD programs in Philippine business schools tend to focus on financial or economic management and there is inadequate focus on enabling organizational innovation, systems thinking, and sustainability.
Do I need to take pre-requisites to enroll for PhD LEADS?
The Program Director will evaluate the candidate’s transcript and will recommend pre-requisites as may be necessary.
What courses would I need to take for PhD LEADS?
BL Curriculum
Units
OD Curriculum
Units
Pre-requisite Course
Pre-requisite Courses
SOMGT 290 Fundamentals in Academic Research
PSY 101/PSYC 20 General Psychology
PYSCH 200.04/PSYC 192.11 Introduction to Psychological Research
PSYCH 200.3/PSYC 90.01 Psychological Statistics: Lecture
MS Foundational Courses (27 units)
MA Foundational Courses (27 units)
Ec 271 Economics for Managers
SOM 200 Research Methods
SOM 201 Quantitative Methods
SOM 202 Qualitative Methods
LS 200 Principles of Strategic Management
LS 202 Business Ethics
LS 230 Human Resource Management
MKT 200 Marketing Management
FIN 200 Financial Management
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Psych 272 Organizational Psych
Psych 201 Quantitative Methods I
Psych 202 Qualitative Methods I
Psych 203 Research Seminar I
Psych 242.1 Psych of Planned Change
Psych 241 Human Resource Development
Psych 256 Strategic Bus. Partnering
Psych 273 OD Interventions
Psych 276.1 Process Facilitation
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
PhD Core Courses (15 units)
PhD Core Courses (15 units)
LEADS 301 Foundations of Leadership Theory
LEADS 302 Organizations in Global & Cultural Systems
LEADS 303 Psychology of Leadership
LEADS 304 Spirituality and Ethics of Leadership
LEADS 305 Strategic Leadership Innovation, & Change
3
3
3
3
3
LEADS 301 Foundations of Leadership Theory
LEADS 302 Organizations in Global & Cultural Systems
LEADS 303 Psychology of Leadership
LEADS 304 Spirituality and Ethics of Leadership
LEADS 305 Strategic Leadership Innovation, & Change
3
3
3
3
3
PhD Major Courses (12 units)
PhD Majors (12 units)
SOM 380 Special Topics (Seminar)
SOM 310 Supervised Study
LEADS 306 Research Lab: Qualitative Methods
LEADS 307 Research Lab: Quantitative Methods
3
3
3
3
Psych 339 Seminar in Social-Organizational Psychology
Psych 395 Supervised Study
LEADS 306 Research Lab: Qualitative Methods
LEADS 307 Research Lab: Quantitative Methods
12
Cognates (6 units)
Cognates (6 units)
Any two subjects offered by the JGSOM and allied fields approved by the Department Chair or Program Adviser
Any two subjects offered by the Psych Dept. and allied fields approved by the Department Chair or Program Adviser
Comprehensive Examination
Comprehensive Examination
LEADS Comp 400
Student is admitted to candidacy status upon passing the comprehensive exams
LEADS Comp 400
Student is admitted to candidacy status upon passing the comprehensive exams
Dissertation (12 Units)
Dissertation (12 Units)
Student registers for at least two semesters and earns 12 units after a successful oral defense and submission of the final dissertation
LEADS 399A
LEADS 399B
12
Student registers for at least two semesters and earns 12 units after a successful oral defense and submission of the final dissertation
LEADS 399A
LEADS 399B
12
TOTAL Foundational MA
27
TOTAL Foundational MA
27
COGNATES
6
COGNATES
6
TOTAL PHD
39
TOTAL PHD
45
TOTAL PROGRAM
72
TOTAL PROGRAM
72
How do I apply for the PhD LEADS program?
The application documents can be accessed online through the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs (OADGP). The application process will include an admission test, the submission of application requirements, and an interview.
What happens if I decide not to continue the PhD LEADS?
Students in the straight program who decide not to pursue the PhD may shift to the available Master’s degrees in the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo, so that the courses they have taken may be credited. For example, PhD LEADS-BL can shift to MS Management; PhD LEADS-OD can shift to MA Psychology, concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology: Organizational Development.
Sample Sequence
Yr 1 Sem 1
Yr 1 Sem 2
LEADS 301 Foundations of Leadership Theory
LEADS 302 Organizations in Global & Cultural Systems
Faculty of the program will comprise of those with PhD and leadership experience from various disciplines. International faculty (from Asia) will be invited to handle courses.
Proposed faculty for the PhD core courses include:
Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, PhD (Stanford University)
Antonette P. Angeles, PhD (Catholic University of Louvain)
Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, PhD (University of Regensburg)
Edna P. Franco, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Roberto Galang, PhD (IESE Business School Barcelona)
Johnny C. Go, PhD (University College London Institute of Education)
Dennis T. Gonzalez, PhD (Catholic University of Louvain)
Anna Miren Gonzales-Intal. PhD (Yale University)
Regina M. Hechanova, PhD (Central Michigan University)
Antonio Gabriel M. La Viña, PhD (Yale University)
Jowett Magsaysay, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Anna A. Mendiola, PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Liane Peña-Alampay, PhD (Pennsylvania State University)
Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo. PhD (Ateneo de Manila University)
Karel San Juan, SJ, PhD (Gonzaga University)
Fernando N. Zialcita, PhD (University of Hawaii)
Contact Information
PhD in Leadership Studies program
Edna P Franco PhD
Program Director
efranco@ateneo.edu
