Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Learning and Leadership degree was founded on an interdisciplinary model that integrates two major areas of theory and practice: learning and leadership. Program participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in complex learning organizations. The program is designed to prepare practitioners to better analyze data, conduct research, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of their organizations.
The Ph.D. is an academically rigorous program designed for the working professional. Courses are scheduled to accommodate individuals full-time work related responsibilities. This program’s approach will include classroom-based learning supplemented by online interaction among a cohort of students drawn from diverse professional backgrounds. The program strives to balance a common didactic learning experience with the research component of a traditional doctoral degree program while acknowledging and accommodating prior academic work of the participants.
As a result of the variety of backgrounds in the applicant pool, the program provides the flexibility for students to fulfill the cognate and major area of study coursework in accordance with their individual educational, professional and research needs. This model balances the benefits of an interdisciplinary cohort model with the flexibility necessary for individual student matriculation and administrative efficiency in program delivery. Individuals who complete the program will gain enhanced qualifications for positions in organizational settings.
Program Options
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Learning and Leadership
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
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