Leadership and Decision-Making Admission
Thank you for your interest in the UTC Leadership and Decision-Making doctoral program (PhD)! We are not currently accepting applications. Due to the cohort nature of the program, applications are accepted during a prescribed timeframe, typically December through February for the incoming Summer cohort. The next opportunity to apply will be December 2024 through February 2025 for the Summer 2025 cohort. New cohorts are admitted in Summer only.
To request to add your name to our list of prospective applicants to future cohorts, please select the Inquiry Form link below.
Minimum Admission Qualifications
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Master's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on all prior graduate work
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Minimum of two years of professional experience, preferably in a leadership role
Application Status (Summer 2024)
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Admission Process & Induction Foundational Course (Summer 2024)
Please refer to the Admission Timeline below. Following the review of complete applications in March, the Program Office will contact select applicants via email to schedule an interview to be held via Zoom video conference in April. Applicants will be notified of admission status no later than May 1.
New cohort members will enroll in a required foundational course, LEAD 7000 Learning and Leadership: Induction and Integration (1 credit hour), during the Summer 2024 semester. The foundational course includes two required synchronous meetings. The first meeting will be held on the UT-Chattanooga campus on June 1 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET, and the second meeting will be held virtually (via Zoom video conference) on August 3 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET. In addition to the synchronous meetings, the induction course includes material work in the Virtual Classroom (UTC Learn/Canvas online) through discussions and readings. Should an admitted participant be unable to fully participate in the LEAD 7000 foundational course, the participant may request to defer admission for one academic year.
Admission Timeline (Summer 2024)
December 1, 2023: Application cycle opens
December 2023 - February 2024: Applications are processed by the UTC Graduate School
February 29, 2024: Application deadline
March 2024: Complete applications are routed to the academic department for review by the Admission Committee
April 1 – 7, 2024: The admission evaluation process continues; select applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview via Zoom video conference
April 8 – 16, 2024: Interviews are conducted via Zoom video conference
May 2024: Applicants are notified of admission status no later than May 1 and specific Summer enrollment information is distributed to accepted participants
Summer 2024 (May 15 - August 6): Enrollment in required foundational course, LEAD 7000 Learning and Leadership: Induction and Integration (1 credit hour). The foundational course includes two required synchronous meetings. The first meeting will be held on the UT-Chattanooga campus on June 1 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET, and the second meeting will be held virtually (via Zoom video conference) on August 3 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm ET. In addition to the synchronous meetings, the induction course includes material work in the Virtual Classroom (UTC Learn/Canvas online) through discussions and readings. Should an admitted participant be unable to fully participate in the LEAD 7000 foundational course, the participant may request to defer admission for one academic year.
Fall 2024 (August 19 - December 10): Core course enrollment begins (6 credit hours – hybrid delivery) and continues year round (Fall, Spring and Summer) through successful completion of the core program of study