Implement effective policy. Raise achievement standards. Expand adult learners’ capacity to reach goals and solve real-world problems. A Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University prepares you to make these bigger, more lasting impacts within your organization. Be a leader who charts a course to navigate the cultural, economic, and technological changes of the future.

For a more hands-on leadership career path rather than a research focus, the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership is a closer fit to your goal than a Ph.D. Graduates of this program serve as C-level executives, HR vice presidents, policy and program directors, healthcare leaders, therapists and career coaches, consultants, and sales team leadersjust to name a few.

 

Who Should Apply

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  • Practicing professionals in education, human services, HR, staff development/training, military, middle and upper management, business administration, and non-profit administration
  • Master-degree educated professionals seeking advanced leadership knowledge and skills
  • Individuals considering an online Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership who want to explore the benefits of an Ed.D. program

Quick Facts

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Tuition
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Curriculum
NSU’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership is a minimum of 48 total credits to complete.
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Delivery Options
Classes for the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership are offered fully online. 
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Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year. No entrance exam required.

 

Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Curriculum

Core Courses (12 credits)

Credits

( EDD 8100 
Academic Writing (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8010 
Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8110 
Designing Transformative Learning Environments
/Credits: 3)
( EDD 8411 
Data for Impact & Transformation (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)

Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)

Credits

(ORGL 8730
Virtual and Global Leadership
/Credits: 3)
(EDD 8472
Human Resource Development
/Credits: 3)
(ORGL 8750
Strategic Planning
/Credits: 3)
(ORGL 8760
Change Management
/Credits: 3)
(ORGL 8770
Critical Thinking for Decision Making
/Credits: 3)
(ORGL 8780
Emerging Theories of Organization Leadership
/Credits: 3)
(ORGL 8790
Leadership Dynamics in Organizations
/Credits: 3)

Research Courses (9 credits)

Credits

( RES 8920 
Research Methods (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)
( RES 9300 
Research Design & Data Analysis (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)
( RES 8913 
Program Evaluation (SRP components)
/Credits: 3)

Capstone (6 credits)

Credits

(ESRP 9000        
Strategic Research Project
/Credits: 6)

As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.

Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement. 

All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.

Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)

 

Admission Requirements

Master’s Degree
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
3.0
Or Higher GPA

Ready for the Next Step?

We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.

This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required. 

 

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Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:

 

  • $50 application fee
  • Transcripts from all schools attended

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