DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The DBA Organizational Leadership and Development specialization analyzes the scholarly and practitioner literature and emerging trends in the leadership and human resources fields. Learners design projects which address the challenges and opportunities for improving organizational effectiveness. The specialization helps learners create their own leadership style using self-management techniques; cultivate skills to inspire, motivate, and mobilize their workplaces; and acquire the skills and knowledge to lead change and transform their organizations. Current and relevant topics surrounding leaders and human resources will be central to the work done in the specialization, including leadership theory and practices, high performance leadership, and positive change models.
Core courses
| DB8400 | Your DBA Journey | 6 |
| DB8405 | Effective Organizational Leadership | 6 |
| DB8410 | Addressing Problems in Human Resources and Compliance | 6 |
| DB8415 | Strategic Decision Making | 6 |
| DB8420 | Teaching Business in Higher Education | 6 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
Specialization courses
| DB8610 | Leadership Theory and Practice | 4 |
| DB8620 | High Performance Leadership | 4 |
| DB8630 | Catalysts for Change | 4 |
| DB8640 | Seminar: Leadership Topic Development | 6 |
| DB8650 | Seminar: Leadership Literature Review | 6 |
Upon completion of all required core and specialization coursework
| DB9801 | Proposal Writing | 6 |
| DB9802 | Data Analysis Practice and IRB Approval | 6 |
| DB9803 | Project Results | 6 |
| DB9804 | Final Reviews and Presentation | 6 |
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.