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Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL):
Strategic Leadership Major

Incorporating the theories, methodologies and concepts vital to leading and transforming organizations, the major in Strategic Leadership provides an integrated approach to this multidisciplinary field which includes studies in sociology, psychology, theology, organizational theory and other allied disciplines. With a foundation in Biblical leadership principles, the Strategic Leadership major also addresses traditional theory, contemporary thought and practical applications that have the greatest impact on leading organizations.

Strategic Leadership Major Specific Outcomes

  • Evaluate and provide advice on succession planning to client organizations.
  • Assess organizational lifecycles and determine new avenues for spiritual, mental and physical leadership development and renewal.
  • Monitor and assess organizations’ skills to innovate and create to foster the development of learning organizational environments continually to achieve higher levels of organizational performance in effectiveness and efficiency.

Conducted online, DSL majors in Strategic Leadership use the autonomous learning model that requires students to learn independently, but not alone. Students in the DSL program will be engaged in a transformational process which employs intellectual and spiritual truths that redefine one's comprehension of leadership and enhance one's impact in the workplace.

"The exposure and practical knowledge developed from interacting daily with students and leaders from all over the world significantly enhanced my level of cultural intelligence and ability to navigate effectively in the global community."

Sandra Upton, DSL '08
Dean of Business Programs for the Professional and Graduate Studies Division, Cornerstone University


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