Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership*

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD in Organizational Leadership) is a comprehensive degree designed for those aiming to ascend to the highest echelons of leadership within organizations. Graduates will be equipped with the advanced knowledge and strategic skills necessary to function as visionary leaders, change agents, consultants, and scholars in the field of leadership. They will apply their expertise to resolve complex organizational challenges and will demonstrate their proficiency through in-depth research on leadership issues that are of personal and professional interest.

Tailored for working professionals, the PhD in Organizational Leadership is structured as a part-time program that merges online coursework with remote delivery via platforms like Zoom, ensuring lively and interactive sessions. The program also provides opportunities for on-campus engagement for students in the vicinity, fostering rich, real-time interactions and building lasting connections between faculty and students.

The curriculum is carefully crafted to integrate leadership theory with practical leadership practice, enabling students to thoroughly explore the dynamics of leadership across various contexts. Participants will develop the capacity to critically analyze and address the pressing challenges faced by organizations today, thereby contributing valuable new insights to the field of leadership. The program spans 60 semester hours, starting with foundational courses in Research and Methods. Following these, PhD candidates are required to pass a Preliminary Exam within two semesters of completing their core research methodology coursework. After successfully passing the Preliminary Exam, students will embark on a 15-hour dissertation journey, undertaking original research that advances the understanding and practice of organizational leadership.

Designed to meet the needs of future leaders, this program empowers individuals to drive positive change, innovate within their organizations, and contribute significantly to the study and practice of leadership.

Foundation Course

This course is required for students who have not previously completed a degree in business.

MGT 502

FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Core Courses

DCT 700	DOCTORAL STUDIES SEMINAR	3
BTC 701	ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK	3
IT 701	INNOVATION, RISK, AND CYBERSECURITY	3
MGT 709	SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES	3
MGT 722	MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE	3
MGT 765	HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP	3
BTC 770	NAVIGATING CONFLICT AND RISK FOR POSITIVE LEADERSHIP	3
MGT 771	NEGOTIATION AND GOAL ATTAINMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS	3
BTC 771	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY FOR LEADERS	3
BTC 773	GAME THEORY AND PROBLEM ANALYSIS FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERS	3
RES 711	RESEARCH METHODS: INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE	3
RES 712	QUALITATIVE AND EXPLORATORY RESEARCH METHODS	3
RES 713	QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS I: DATA MANAGEMENT AND NON-EXPERIMENTAL	3
RES 714	QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS II: EXPERIMENTAL AND STATISTICAL	3
DCT 701	COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION FOR DOCTORATE	0
DIS 796	DISSERTATION I - CHAPTER 1	3
DIS 797	DISSERTATION II – CHAPTER 2	3
DIS 798	DISSERTATION III – CHAPTER 3	3
DIS 799	DISSERTATION IV- CHAPTER 4	3
DIS 800	DISSERTATION V – CHAPTER 5	3

Residency Courses

RSD 801	DOCTORAL RESIDENCY I	1
RSD 802	DOCTORAL RESIDENCY II	1
RSD 803	DOCTORAL RESIDENCY III	1

Online Course Orientation

The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

To graduate with a doctoral degree from Walsh College, students must meet program-specific graduation requirements. Refer to the section entitled Residency Policy for specific credit hour requirements for each program. All students must:

Complete the program of study within a period of 84 calendar months (seven years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the doctoral program director or designee.
Earn a minimum 60 doctoral semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 30 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 30 semester credit hours in residence in the doctoral program.
Prepare and successfully defend the Dissertation Proposal.
Prepare and successfully defend the final Dissertation.
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with the doctoral program advisor to review graduation requirements.
Students can view their program completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”