Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership (Education concentration)
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The Ph.D. in Organizational & Global Leadership with a concentration in Education prepares experienced educational leaders to strengthen teaching, learning, innovation, and organizational effectiveness through advanced leadership practices grounded in a Christian worldview. The program emphasizes educational leadership, learning theory, pedagogical innovation, educational technology, artificial intelligence, and strategic leadership for learning organizations.
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Students will demonstrate advanced competencies in educational leadership, organizational strategy, research, and innovation through successful completion of all program requirements. The doctoral dissertation provides an opportunity to conduct original research that contributes to educational leadership scholarship and professional practice.
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Applicable across K–12 education, higher education, ministry training, nonprofit organizations, workforce development, and lifelong learning environments, this concentration equips graduates to lead educational transformation and cultivate responsive, mission-driven learning organizations.
APPLICABLE AND SYSTEMATIC
Applicable across industries and educational, governmental, and nonprofit sectors, the field of organizational leadership seeks to provide proven, systematic approaches to driving successful organizational change in diverse environments.
IN REAL-WORLD PRACTICE
Trained organizational leaders apply these insights to:
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Create and communicate a vision for their organization
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Drive systemic change, improvement, and innovation within the organization
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Inspire, train, and motivate a diverse, engaged workforce
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Anticipate and adapt to changes in the external and internal environments
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Address emerging issues in diversity, sustainability, technology, and ethics
DEVELOP LEADERS
Be the leader who develops leaders. Get prepared for practical application in developing leaders, and in executive-level coaching roles. You will become grounded in theory, gain experience, leadership development and organizational success for churches and non-profit organizations.
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies
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Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies
Associate of Arts in Health and Social Care
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Bachelor of Arts in Health and Social Care
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Associate of Arts in Computer Science
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Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
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Master of Science in Computer Science
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Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership
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FULL CURRICULUM
​PH.D. IN ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM
CAREERS
The course curriculum develops students' core competencies for success in ministry and leadership. Possible careers include:
Top Executives/Corporate Officers
Human Resources Managers
Training and Development Managers
Management Analysts/Management
Consultants
Medical and Health Services
Managers/Healthcare Executives or Administrators
Education administration CEOs, COO's, general and operations managers
Mayors, governors, city managers and county administrators in the public sector
School superintendents and college and university presidents