PhilD, Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership

The first Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD)

If you have served as a senior leader for the public good and already have a master’s level or other graduate degree, our Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD) may be an excellent fit for you.

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Prerequisites

The professional and academic prerequisites include:

  • A bachelor's degree is required, along with a completed graduate degree in any field (e.g., MA, MS, MPA, MPP, JD, MBA, MSW, PhD, etc.). If you do not yet have a graduate degree, consider exploring our MA in Philanthropic Studies program.
    • International Applicants: As part of our admission review process, we require transcripts from colleges or institutions outside of the United States to undergo evaluation by either WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). A course-by-course evaluation will be needed for each transcript.
      This evaluation is essential for us to accurately assess your academic qualifications and ensure a fair admission review. Please initiate the evaluation process at your earliest convenience to avoid any delays in your application review. Please upload the WES or ECE evaluation in place of your transcripts.
  • At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience; and
  • A commitment to advancing social good, as evidenced by professional or personal endeavors.
  • International applicants, in addition to the requirements above, must demonstrate English proficiency with passing score from To for admission into IU Indianapolis graduate and professional programs.

No GRE or other graduate entrance exam is required, although applicants may opt to submit scores as desired.