Organizational Leadership PHD
Minimum 54 Credits
Whether it’s the public sector or private sector – for profit or not for profit organization – a manufacturing company or a technology solution provider or a college/university, all organizations need leaders who are capable and qualified to lead in today’s highly dynamic business environment. This program aims to build comprehensive knowledge in the discipline. No matter what industry students want to pursue, this program will help them to learn how to manage effectively and efficiently to move their organizations forward.
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 54.00 minimum
| LDR 705 | Organizational Leadership – Theory and Practice | 3 |
| LDR 715 | Culture and Leading | 3 |
| LDR 735 | Communication for Impact | 3 |
| LDR 720 | Ethical Leading | 3 |
| BUS 751 | Strategy and Execution | 3 |
| LDR 740 | Coaching & Talent Management | 3 |
| LDR 745 | Management Concepts for Leaders | 3 |
| BUS 715 | Decision Making and Analytics | 3 |
| LDR 760 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| RSH 715 | Research Methods | 3 |
| RSH 720 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RSH 740 | Exploration of Qualitative Research | 3 |
| DIS 780 | Dissertation I | 3 |
| DIS 781 | Dissertation II | 3 |
| DIS 790 | Dissertation III | 3 |
| DIS 791 | Dissertation Continuation | 1 |
Non-required Elective
| Courses below are not required for the degree but may be taken by students in the Organizational Leadership program. Courses are repeatable. | |
| LDR 775 | Ph.D. Resident Seminar | 0 |
| LDR 780 | Special Topics | 3 |
*Students may elect to attend an annual resident seminar at the University’s main campus location each summer while enrolled in the program. The resident seminars are held during the summer and are three days in length.
**Students must remain continuously enrolled in DIS791 until program requirements are complete. (Waived if program requirements are completed prior to student's first opportunity to take course.)