Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (PhD EdL)

What is the focus of this program?

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leaderships program is designed to develop practitioners and scholars for work in governmental- and non-governmental institutions, the private sector, and research and educational institutions in Cambodia. The PhD program offers specialized courses in educational leadership that are tailored to the research interests of participants. PhD students are mentored in their study by a multicultural academic team of faculty members and visiting professors.

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Program Objectives

PhD in Educational Leadership graduates will advance their academic and professional careers. They will:

Possess specialized knowledge of concepts and theories in educational leadership
Demonstrate excellent application of research methods
And exhibit open-mindedness, tolerance, self-awareness, and social responsibility.
Proactively address issues arising from their roles as scholars, citizens, members of society, and employees or supervisors
Act in the interests of Cambodia’s development and the relevant stakeholders in society.

Flexible schedule to accommodate working students

International academic staff and learning environment

Use of blended learning
(in-class and online)

Sample Curriculum

Semester I

Course Title	Credits
Foundations of Inquiry and Educational Research	–
Research Methodology	–
Elective	–
Total	–

Semester II

Course Title	Credits
Curriculum for Human and Community Development	–
Research Seminar I	–
Proposal Defense	–
Total	–

Semester III

Course Title	Credits
Dissertation I	–
Dissertation II	–
Total	–

Semester IV

Course Title	Credits
Research Seminar II	–
Elective	–
Total	–

Semester V

Course Title	Credits
Research Paper and Conference Presentation	–
Total	–

Semester VI

Course Title	Credits
Dissertation and Defense	–
Total	–

Elective Courses

– Foundations of Inquiry and Educational Research
– Creativity and Critical Thinking
– Global Studies in Education
– Philosophy of Education
– Leadership: Theory and Practice
– Culture, Power, and Education
– Special Topics in Educational Leadership I
– Special Topics in Educational Leadership II

Course Title	Credits	Program / Specialization
Writing for Graduate Studies	3	MBA
Strategic Leadership	3	MBA
Economic Policy	3	MBA
Business Accounting	3	MBA
Human Capital Management	3	MBA
Professional Communication	3	MBA
Evidence-based Management	3	MBA
Financial Statement Analysis	3	MBA
Marketing and Brand Management	3	MBA
Operations and Supply Chain Management	3	MBA
Entrepreneurship	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Customer and Marketing Analytics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Creativity in Business	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
International Economics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Leading in a Digital World	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Organizational Behavior and Leadership	3	MBA / General Management
Management Simulation	3	MBA / General Management
Leadership and Management in Education	3	MBA / Education
Critical Perspectives in Education	3	MBA / Education
Developing E-Business Model	3	MBA / E-Business
Digital Marketing	3	MBA / E-Business
Corporate Finance	3	MBA / Finance
International Finance	3	MBA / Finance
Theories of International Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Research Methods	3	MA in International Relations
A History of the Modern world	3	MA in International Relations
International Conflict Analysis and Resolution	3	MA in International Relations
Foreign Policy Analysis	3	MA in International Relations
ASEAN in a Changing World	3	MA in International Relations
International Relations in East Asia	3	MA in International Relations
International Law and Organizations	3	MA in International Relations
Non-State Actors in World Politics	3	MA in International Relations
Issues in Global Development Practices	3	MA in International Relations
Global Governance and Security Order	3	MA in International Relations
China’s Foreign Policy	3	MA in International Relations
Media and Global Affairs	3	MA in International Relations
Directed Readings in Int. Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Seminar on Transnational Issue	3	MA in International Relations
Social Science Research Methods (Res. subject)	3	MA in International Relations
Data Science & Data-Driven Decision-Making	3	MSc in MIS
Data Science with Open-Source Tools	3	MSc in MIS
Data Design and Visualization	3	MSc in MIS
Machine Learning for Data Analysis	3	MSc in MIS