Capella University - Online PhD in Leadership

Leadership Specialization - Online PhD Program, Capella University

The Online PhD leadership specialization will enhance your ability to manage and lead in today's fast-paced business climate. This program will also prepare you to consult or teach in the field of management from an informed, strategic perspective. You will learn how to conduct and apply research to develop real-world answers to the challenges facing 21st century organizations.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. See residential colloquia details

You may be eligible for transfer of up to 48 credits.

At Capella University, we encourage you to follow your professional passion in your doctoral studies. From preparing comprehensives and research to choosing the topic for your dissertation, faculty and mentors maintain close contact to provide individualized guidance.

Total Program Credits: 120 Credits
Admission Requirements

Cost Per Quarter: $4,176.00
78% of our learners receive aid.

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All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses - Online PhD Program in Leadership
OM8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 credits
OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice - 4 credits
OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management - 4 credits
OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 credits
OM8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
OM8012 - Strategy - 4 credits
OM8021 - Management Theory Creation* - 4 credits
OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 credits
OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 credits
OR
OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 credits
OR
OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 credits
OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* - 4 credits
OR
OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* - 4 credits
OR
OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 credits

Specialization Courses - Online PhD Program in Leadership
Choose five from the following courses
OM8101 - Theories of Leadership - 4 credits
OM8102 - Leading at the Top: The Upper Echelon - 4 credits
OM8103 - Global Executive/Manager Development - 4 credits
OM8104 - Leadership: The Dark Side - 4 credits
OM8105 - Issues on the Frontier of the Global Economy - 4 credits
OM8106 - Leading the Global Enterprise System - 4 credits
OM8107 - Entrepreneurial Leader as Pioneer - 4 credits
Upon completion of all required course work
OM9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I* - 4 credits
OM9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II* - 4 credits
OM9996 - Dissertation Research I* - 4 credits
OM9997 - Dissertation Research II* - 4 credits
OM9998 - Dissertation Research III* - 4 credits
OM9999 - Dissertation Research IV* - 4 credits
Eight Elective Courses
Choose any graduate course(s).