Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership

Our Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership will equip you to take your leadership to the next level as a practitioner/scholar. You’ll be trained to analyze theory and research methods and apply both to current challenges in your field. The degree is great preparation for the leader who wants a solid research foundation for generating real world results, while opening the door to broadened influence through teaching.

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Integrated Course Format by Year

Note: Course schedule is subject to change.

Year One

• Core Courses: Advanced Leadership Theory, Critical Inquiry, Organizational Theory, Organizational Change
• Concentration Courses: Strategic Thinking & Planning, History of Higher Education, Historical Models of Ministry Leadership, Financial Management, Higher Education Leadership, A Theology of Christian Organizations
• Dissertation Courses: Quantitative Research and Statistics, Qualitative Research

Year Two

• Core Courses: Leadership and Diversity, Organizational Communication, Organizational Culture, Leadership and Ethics
• Concentration Courses: Data-Driven Decision-making, Higher Education Law, Current Issues in Missiology
• Dissertation Courses: Advanced Research Methods, Research Seminars

Year Three

• Core Course: Dissertation Research and Writing
• Concentration Course: Principal Internship (if applicable)