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Course Delivery: 80-99% Online
Total Credits: 45
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $750.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1500.00
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Degree Overview
The IU Online Doctor of Public Health in Global Health Leadership is a three-year, cohort-based distance education program. It leverages relationships with international schools and programs and includes opportunities to collaborate with faculty and scholars around the world.
As a student in the program, you'll take classes via real-time video, meet your classmates face to face three times a year in years 1 and 2, and complete your dissertation or a field-based project in year 3. You’ll cultivate leadership skills through diverse experiences and exposure to a wide range of perspectives. You’ll learn experientially through highly interactive debates and discussions.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Master's degree or doctorate
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose and objectives
- Resume
All finalists for admission to the Dr.P.H. will be interviewed at a distance by representatives of the admissions committee.
The IU Online Doctor Program in Global Health Leadership prepares you for top positions in government agencies, foundations, non-governmental organizations, not-for-profit or for-profit organizations, and health ministries, including positions such as:
- Chief executive officer
- President
- Agency commissioner/secretary
- Executive director
To graduate with the Dr.P.H. in Global Health Leadership, you must complete 45 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Leadership courses (15 credit hours)
- Public health courses (7 credit hours)
- Research courses (14 credit hours)
- Dissertation or a field-based, culminating project (9 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PBHL-H 755 | Organizational Leadership Theory and Practice | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 756 | Leadership in Global Health Law and Ethics | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 757 | A Population Perspective for Global Health | 1 Credit |
| PBHL-H 758 | Initiating the Research Process | 1 Credit |
| PBHL-H 759 | Leadership in Global Health Systems | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 760 | Essentials of Practice-Based Research | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 761 | Literature Review & Appraisal | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 762 | The Science of Global Health Implementation | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 763 | Leadership Challenges in Global Health Informatics | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-A 765 | Financing Global Health | 3 Credits |
| PBHL-H 766 | Fundamentals of Research Analysis | 3 Credits |
| PBHL-H 767 | Executive Communication for Global Health Leaders | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 768 | Global Health Policy Analysis and Advocacy | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-H 769 | Strategic Theory and Practice in Global Health Leadership | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-A 770 | Marketing and Public Relations for Global Health Leaders | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-A 771 | Program Evaluation for Global Health Leaders | 2 Credits |
| PBHL-A 777 | Dissertation or Field Project Preparation and Planning | 1 Credit |
| PBHL-A 778 | Dissertation or Field Project Preparation and Planning II | 1 Credit |
| PBHL-A 805 | Doctoral Dissertation or Field Project | 3 Credits |
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