DSL – Strategic Leadership
Take Your Organization to the Next Level
You want to do more than lead organizations—you’re ready to transform them. Our Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) degree program with a concentration in Strategic Leadership emphasizes communication, leadership, structure, team building, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective. Through this terminal professional degree, you’ll become grounded in theory and practical components essential to organizational success. There are no GMAT/GRE requirements. Experience a transformative DSL degree program.
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MASTER THE MECHANICS OF LEADERSHIP
Explore sociology, psychology, theology, and theory to lead and transform organizations.
EXCEL IN ADMINISTRATION
Understand the intricacies of organizational assessment, organizational change, and how to lead strategic initiatives.
BECOME A VISIONARY
Monitor and assess organizations’ skills to innovate learning environments that continually increase effectiveness and efficiency. Our award-winning faculty will bring out your inner leader, from performing expert analyses to mentoring teams through change.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE THROUGH A DSL DEGREE PROGRAM
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also been recognized among the Top 5 Best Graduate Online Business (Non-MBA) Programs in Virginia for 9 consecutive years (2015-23). Experience the Regent difference through the Doctor of Strategic Leadership program.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
After completing the DSL in Strategic Leadership degree online, you can:
- Evaluate and provide advice on succession planning to client organizations.
- Assess organizational life cycles and determine new avenues for spiritual, mental, and physical leadership development and renewal.
- Understand how to move a product from idea through development to marketplace introduction and success.
- Explain the biblical foundations, perspectives, and examples of servant leadership—and apply them in a contemporary world.
- Elevate individuals, teams, and systems to their God-given potential.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate, Military & Government Consulting
- Executive Leadership for Business, Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies & the Military
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
| Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
| Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
| Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
| Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
| Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 3 | $3,060 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
| Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) | $1,020 | 6 | $6,120 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
TITLE IV LOANS: If students are receiving Title IV Federal Student Loans, they are permitted to enroll in the same course number a maximum of only two semesters. Therefore, doctoral students are encouraged to carefully plan the dissertation/final project stage of their program.
The School of Business & Leadership is committed to the historical foundations of the doctoral degree in which a community of scholars is created among faculty mentors and student scholars. Regent University mirrors this historical tradition by using student cohorts, intensive online residencies and a variety of interactive discussion modes that extend beyond topical course discourse.
The Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) program in the School of Business & Leadership includes two required residencies, held virtually. The first residency covers program orientation and guidelines, the library use course (UNIV LIB Information Research & Resources) as well as class instruction for the first two courses of the core curriculum. The second residency focuses on class instruction for the courses to be taken in the semester as well as doctoral program requirements such as the Final Project.
View upcoming residency dates, registration and lodging details.
