Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership
The Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership is a research-based terminal degree that seeks to immediately facilitate the leadership abilities and roles of strategic mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs through its multidisciplinary theoretical approach, enabling professionals to influence, invigorate and launch organizations around the world.
Students focus their doctoral studies by selecting one of four majors which are:
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Human Resource Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Ecclesial Leadership
Conducted online, the Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership uses autonomous learning methods that require students to learn independently, but not alone. Our values-oriented educational perspective is based on a Biblical foundation and Christian worldview, providing a substantive distinctive in this program.
Ph.D. Program Outcomes
Ph.D. students will:
- Conduct and report research.
- Select correct organizational leadership theories to explain and predict organizational phenomena.
- Conduct and report consulting assistance to a client that improves the client's organization.
- Demonstrate successful teaching in an online environment.
- Conduct and present exegetical and expository study of Scripture to show the Biblical roots of organizational leadership concepts.
- Present at national and international academic conferences.
- Identify and analyze prevailing world social, cultural, religious and political conditions and trends, and their impact on leadership theory and practice.
- Communicate as effective leaders across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
- Identify, evaluate and use leadership theories from a global perspective.
- Understand how to positively impact global organizations and communities from a Biblical perspective.
The faculty and staff of the School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship value each student and truly want to see them succeed. Therefore, throughout the program and when life challenges arise, we want to provide as much support as possible to encourage each student to continue on their educational journey and complete their degree. Therefore, to assist with retention, Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership students are assigned the program director to serve as their advisor throughout the program. Additionally, scholarships may be provided to assist students in certain circumstances.
Ph.D. Intro Video
