Educational programs in strategic leadership can help advance employees on management tracks as well as in other business careers. Most courses of study cover both the analytical and conceptual need for strong strategic leadership. Evidence-based training is often used to accomplish this.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.