Business continually evolves. With continuing innovations in technology and process improvement, today’s organizational leader needs relevant expertise in business theory and strategy to succeed. For students looking to earn a graduate organizational leadership degree online, Concordia University Chicago offers two innovative and accredited degree options.
The online EdD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership and PhD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership programs prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the modern business world. Whether you choose to pursue a PhD or EdD, both programs focus on producing ethical leaders who understand what it takes to operate a successful organization in the 21st century
- Dr. Andre Finney
BS ’16, MBA ’18, DBA ’22
Graduates of the online PhD/EdD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership will have expertise in:
Graduates who earn their organizational leadership degree online can expect to create an immediate impact on the future of their organization. They will have the skills and knowledge needed to assess and implement change and development initiatives as well as reform efforts.
Concordia University Chicago offers a variety of specialized degrees in many industries, including healthcare, business, education and human services. The online PhD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership and EdD, Leadership: Organizational leadership programs are designed for professionals who aspire to take on influential leadership roles in their organization or who plan to work in academia and educate the future business leaders of tomorrow.
Among the topics covered in the doctorate of organizational leadership online degree program are:
The online PhD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership Specialization requires 67 credit hours of coursework, including a comprehensive exam and dissertation. The EdD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership Specialization has two fewer research courses and a total of 61 credit hours. All online courses are eight weeks in duration. Upon completion of all coursework, a comprehensive examination is taken. Upon passing of the exam, the student begins their independent dissertations research process.
An EdD Organizational Leadership or PhD in Organizational Leadership prepares graduates for a wide variety of jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates employment of top executives will grow 6% by 2031.
Salaries for business managers and executives vary widely depending on the position and location. However, BLS data reveals that the median annual pay for top executives was $98,980 as of May 2021, and the top 10% earned upwards of $208,000 per year.
Earning your EdD or PhD in Organizational Leadership online from Concordia University Chicago prepares you for administrative, consulting and educational roles that require expertise in organizational leadership. If you aspire to become a leader in your field, this online doctorate program can be the first step on your journey to achieving that dream.
ID | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
LDR 7000 | Leadership Theories and Professional Practice | 3 |
EDL 7141 | Organizational Change (non-K12) | 3 |
EDL 7211 | Policy Analysis (non-K12) | 3 |
EDL 7121 | Research Based Decision-Making (non-K12) | 3 |
OLDR 7030 | Applied Ethics and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
RES 7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
OLDR 7010 | Follower-Leader Relationship | 3 |
FPR 7300 | Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge | 3 |
LDR 7010 | Developing the Organization’s Human Capital | 3 |
LDR 7030 | Promoting and Leading Change | 3 |
OLDR 7050 | Advanced Seminar in Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
RES 7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
OLDR 7020 | Change, Innovation and Transformative Leadership | 3 |
LDR 7020 | Leading the Knowledge Enterprise | 3 |
OLDR 7500 | Scholarly Writing | 3 |
RES 7800 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
RES 7620 | Advanced Topics in Statistics | 3 |
RES 7710 | Advanced Topics in Qualitative Analysis | 3 |
RES 7900 | Research Design | 4 |
COMP 7000 | Comprehensive Exam (fee associated) | |
DISS 7010 | Dissertation I | 3 |
DISS 7020 | Dissertation II | 3 |
DISS 7030 | Dissertation III | 3 |
DISS 8000 | Dissertation Supervision (as needed; fee associated) |
ID | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
LDR 7000 | Leadership Theories and Professional Practice | 3 |
EDL 7141 | Organizational Change (non K-12) | 3 |
EDL 7211 | Policy Analysis (non-K12) | 3 |
EDL 7121 | Research Based Decision-Making (non-K12) | 3 |
OLDR 7050 | Advanced Seminar in Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
RES 7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
FPR 7011 | Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
LDR 7010 | Developing the Organization’s Human Capital | 3 |
LDR 7030 | Promoting and Leading Change | 3 |
OLDR 7030 | Applied Ethics and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
RES 7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
OLDR 7020 | Change, Innovation and Transformative Leadership | 3 |
OLDR 7010 | Follower-Leader Relationship | 3 |
LDR 7020 | Leading the Knowledge Enterprise | 3 |
OLDR 7500 | Scholarly Writing | 3 |
RES 7900 | Research Design | 4 |
COMP 7000 | Comprehensive Exam (fee associated) | 0 |
DISS 7010 | Dissertation I | 3 |
DISS 7020 | Dissertation II | 3 |
DISS 7030 | Dissertation III | 3 |
DISS 8000 | Dissertation Supervision | 0 |
If there is no interruption in your course of study at Concordia University Chicago, you are guaranteed there will be no increase in tuition rates. Contact us to confirm the current tuition and fees for the online DBA program. Students who enroll in the program as a degree candidate are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Active-duty military service members, veterans and eligible dependents can take advantage of financial programs available to assist in paying for a college education. For more information, please visit our website.
To be considered for admission into the online EdD or PhD Organizational Leadership program at Concordia University Chicago, students must have earned a master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Prospective students must complete the free online application and submit all required admission materials:
International applicants may be required to submit additional supporting materials, such as proof of English language proficiency, a copy of their passport and a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved credentialing service. For full requirements, visit the Admission & Tuition page.
There is no application fee to apply for the online PhD or EdD program at Concordia University Chicago.
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