PhD in Leadership and Governance (PLAG)
This programme gives emphasis to research on both leadership and governance philosophy, theory and practice, to analysis from a leadership (in contrast to a management) framework. The programme provides for examining leadership and governance practices, including leader-follower context dynamics, adaptive leadership, and stewardship of financial, material and human resources
Entry Qualification: Any master’s degree holder
The program will have 6 concentrations
- Corporate Leadership & Governance
- Leadership Psychology
- Public Governance
- Civic Leadership
- Religious Sector Leadership & Governance
- Statesmanship & Political Leadership
Mode of study
Options:
- Remote Teaching & Learning via Microsoft Team-Semester
- Evening classes- Monday-Thursday (Intake: Jan, May, Sept)
- Weekend classes – Friday-Saturday (Intake : Jan, May, Sept)
- Modular classes for 2 weeks( April, August, Nov/Dec)
| Foundational areas | Concentrations | Objectives | Expected Ideal Product |
| The Charismatic and Transformational Leader |
Corporate Leadership & Governance |
To develop skills and competencies of corporate and business leaders and professionals who seek to improve organizational effectiveness, enhance decision making and develop analysis and research expertise. | Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer |
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Leadership Psychology |
To explore the role of psychology in leadership as a unique approach to understanding how individuals function as leaders and followers. | Administrator, Parliamentarian, Manager, Cabinet Ministers, Public | |
| Public Governance | To focus on issues of governance analyzing current practices and the challenges of governance, as well as strategizing for ways forward for societal transformation. | Servant,Governors, MCAs | |
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Civic Leadership |
To develop competence in fostering effective leadership, perceiving civic leadership governance as an interdisciplinary field of study centering on relationships of power between government regulatory authorities, civil society and the realm of civil society. | Managers, Professionals from the Private and Non-governmental Sectors | |
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Religious Sector Leadership & Governance |
To expand the leadership capacity of Christian leaders and professionals in ministry who are in demand in a variety of church and ministry settings | Bishop, Reverend, Pastors Faith-Based Organization Leaders and School Administrators | |
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Statesmanship& Political Leadership |
To inculcate a sense of statesmanship, publicness and altruism in public leaders. To develop competence in fostering ethical leadership and public governance, perceiving public leadership and governance as an interdisciplinary field of study | Politicians, Cabinet Secretaries, MCAs, Governors |
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The PhD in Leadership and Governance is a four-year course of full-time study. The following schedule lays out the normal progression of the courses, seminars and other components in the programme.
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Semester Two |
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Orientation |
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PLG 811 |
History, Philosophy & Paradigms of Leadership and Governance |
3 |
PLG 815 |
Conflict Transformation and Peace Building Competencies |
3 |
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PLG 812 |
Theories of Leadership |
3 |
PLG 816 |
Global Perspectives on Leadership and Governance |
3 |
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PLG 813 |
Advanced Strategic Leadership and Governance |
3 |
PPLG 817 |
Research Design and Methods |
3 |
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PLG 814 |
Leading Change and Change Management |
3 |
PLG 818 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques |
3 |
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PLG 819 |
Statistical Research Design For Leadership |
P/F |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Exams |
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Total |
12 |
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12 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Corporate Governance and Leadership Specialization |
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PLG 821 |
Organizational Culture and Leadership |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
P/F |
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| PLG 822 | Public Sector, Legal and Regulatory Framework of Corporate Governance |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PLG 823 |
Leadership, Values, Ethics and Public Sector Governance |
3 |
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| PLG 824 |
Global and Local Corporate Governance |
3 |
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| PLG 825 |
Leadership Principles and Practices of Corporate Governance |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR THREE |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
21 |
PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Public Governance Specialization |
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PPG 821 |
Principles of Leadership and Dynamics in the Public Sector |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
P/F |
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| PPG 822 | Governance and Accountability in Public Institutions and Entities |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PPG 823 |
Government Structures and Management Practices |
3 |
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| PPG 824 |
Public Policy Analysis and Formulation |
3 |
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| PPG 825/ PGL 822 |
Public Sector, Legal and Regulatory Framework |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR THREE |
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Semester One |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
21 |
PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Leadership Psychology Specialization |
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PLP 821 |
Global Strategic Management |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
F/P |
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| PLP 822 |
Survey Design and Analysis in Organizational Psychology |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PLP 823 |
Psychology of Servant and Authentic Leadership |
3 |
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| PLP 824 | Psychology of Organizational Development and Change |
3 |
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| PLP 825 |
The Psychology of Leadership and Followership |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR THREE |
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Semester One |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
21 |
PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Civic Leadership |
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PCL 821 |
Political, Civic and community Engagement |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
F/P |
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| PCL 822 |
Essentials of Non-profit and Civic Leadership |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PCL 823 |
Oversight for Non-profit and Civic Organizations |
3 |
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| PCL 824 |
Public Policy Analysis and Formulation |
3 |
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| PCL 825 |
Civic Leadership Philanthropy |
3 |
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15 |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
21 |
PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Statesmanship and Political Leadership |
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PSL 821 |
Politics, Constitutionalism and Governance |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
F/P |
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| PSL 822 |
Political Economy of National & Devolved Government |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PSL 823 |
Comparative Administrative Systems |
3 |
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| PSL 824 |
Institutional Ethical Leadership and Governance |
3 |
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| PSL 825 |
Politics of Natural Resource Extraction |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR THREE |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
21 |
PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Religious Sector Leadership and Governance |
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PRS 821 |
Faith based Organizational Leadership and Administration |
3 |
PLG 820 |
Comprehensive Examination |
F/P |
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| PRS 822 |
Financial Management for Non-Profit Organizations |
3 |
PLG 821 |
Research Dissertation Proposal |
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PRS 823 |
Management and Governance of faith based organization |
3 |
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| PRS 824 |
The Charismatic and the Transformational Leader |
3 |
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| PRS 825 |
Coaching in Leading and Managing Faith Based Organizations |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR THREE |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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PLG 822 |
Dissertation Writing & Final Defense |
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21 |
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