Strategic management programs provide students with the opportunity to learn the communication, business, and leadership skills needed to professionally manage others. Students will take courses such as organizational psychology, marketing, finance, and human resources.

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.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.