PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership
    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 25,200 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership

    About

    Reach the peak of graduate studies in leadership with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of Arizona Global Campus. This doctorate in organizational development will demonstrate your ability to assess organizations by relying on research and evidence. You will also develop your ability to anticipate the impact of strategic initiatives and organizational change. Then you will pursue more advanced courses with research, statistics, and measurement, as you work toward your dissertation. This PhD in organizational development is designed with the working professional in mind, as many of the concepts and theories learned can be practical to your current or future career.
    The PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership includes 10 core courses, plus one (1) elective research course, six (6) specialization courses, and a capstone seminar. The coursework leads up to your doctoral dissertation, which includes two (2) dissertation planning courses as well as five (5) units of the dissertation course. All of your organizational development courses are instructed by experienced faculty members who all have earned doctorates themselves. Their experience in the field allows them to develop and deliver a high-quality online education to you. Core, Research, Capstone, and Dissertation Course Requirements: (44 credits) Note: you must select either RES 7415 or RES 7440 to fulfill the Research Course Requirement. Doctoral Capstone Organizational Leadership Research
    • Identify and approach problems computationally
    • Use and design computer-based systems
    • Prepare for continued professional development.

    Disciplines

    Forbes School of Business and Technology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The following requirements must be met prior to the conclusion of the third (3rd) attempted University of Arizona Global Campus course in a degree seeking program. To start the fourth (4th) course, you must complete all the requirements subsequently outlined and must meet all admissions requirements applicable to your specific degree program. If you do not complete all requirements, you will not be fully admitted and will be withdrawn from the program.

    • Submission of an official transcript from the regionally accredited or approved nationally accredited institution that awarded the master’s degree indicating a minimum GPA of 3.0 or an official transcript from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution that awarded a doctoral degree, with a degree conferral date prior to the start of the first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
    • Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if required for admission.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    The Conditional Admission period is intended to ensure that you are familiar with classroom expectations, time and technology requirements, and other factors that may impact your experience as a student. It also allows you time to determine, risk free, whether the University of Arizona Global Campus is the right university for you. If you are seeking admission to any doctoral degree program, you must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of your first course at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

    1. Provide proof of a master’s degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a graduate level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or an earned Doctoral degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution. 
    2. Have access to a computer with an Internet connection for the Web-based programs and meet the minimum technology requirements and minimum computer skills, abilities, features, system configurations, hardware, and software outlined in the General Academic Information & Policies section of the Academic Catalog.
    3. Have the ability to study in English indicated by one of the following:
      • Earned a bachelor's degree in which the primary language of instruction was English; or
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination taken within the past two (2) years. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Copies of unofficial scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted prior to full admission.

    Master’s degrees from nationally accredited institutions granted accreditation by the following accreditation agencies may be considered for admission:

    • Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, Accreditation Commission (AARTS);
    • Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE, formerly known as AABC);
    • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC, formerly known as ACCSCT, NATTS or CCA-ACICS)
    • Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS, formerly known as AICS or CCAACICS)*;
    • Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, Commission on Accrediting (ATS);
    • Council on Occupational Education (COE, formerly known as SACS-COEI);
    • Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission (DETC, formerly known as NHSC);
    • Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (TRACS); and
    • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

    * Credits earned from colleges and schools with this accreditation will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if the accrediting body was approved and in good standing when credits were earned.

    The University of Arizona Global Campus reserves the right to deny admission or re-admission to any applicant. The University of Arizona Global Campus recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and reserves the right to request documentation to establish or verify your identity at any time, for administrative or compliance purposes. You are expected to provide such documentation, and failure to do so may be considered a violation of the Student Community Standards. The University may deny or rescind admission to you for failure to authenticate your identity.

    The University of Arizona Global Campus reserves the right to deny admission or re-admission to any applicant. The University of Arizona Global Campus recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and reserves the right to request documentation to establish or verify your identity at any time, for administrative or compliance purposes. You are expected to provide such documentation, and failure to do so may be considered a violation of the Student Community Standards. The University may deny or rescind admission to you for failure to authenticate your identity.

    You are conditionally admitted to a doctoral degree program when you submit a completed application indicating that you meet admission requirements outlined for that program and are approved by the Registrar’s Office. As an applicant in a conditional admission status, you are not eligible for Title IV funds and are not considered a regular student until granted provisional or full admission.

    Career

    Prepare for leadership roles in a wide range of businesses with the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership. Those who obtain a PhD in organizational development can be more qualified to advance in their careers. Most of your courses are offered online, allowing you to have the flexibility to continue working while completing your doctorate. View some of the potential career options that may be available to you. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP CAREERS

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    STEP 1
    Start Your Application

    It’s comprehensive, convenient, and fully online.* When completing your application, it’s helpful to have a copy of your high school transcripts and around 30 minutes. Need to take a break and finish later? You can save your progress and pick up where you left off any time.

    STEP 2
    Report Your Grades and Finalize Your Application

    On your application, you will be asked to self-report your grades. This means you should enter your courses and grades exactly as they appear on your high school transcripts, including any in-progress senior year coursework. Remember earlier when we said it’s helpful to have a copy of your high school transcripts? This is where they’ll come in handy.

    Don’t worry about sending us your official transcripts yet – you don’t need to do that until after you’re admitted and finish your senior year of coursework.

    If you still have questions about self-reporting your grades, check out our Admission and Application Requirements section on our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

    STEP 3
    Get Excited

    Once your application is submitted, our review process typically takes about 2-4 weeks. Be sure to check your Future Wildcat account for status updates on your application.

    PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership

    The University of Arizona Global

    The University of Arizona Global

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson