The University of Phoenix's Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership is meant for those students who wish to attain leadership roles in their current professions or organizations. Doctoral students study leadership literature and apply lessons learned to real world, organizational environments. Doctoral-level courses include political acumen and ethics, communications strategies, creative and critical thinking and fundamental principles of sound research.
Unlike other doctoral degree programs, the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is designed for students that have earned bachelor's degrees. Other programs require students to have previously earned master's degrees. Program participants will earn the master's degree prior to finishing up the doctorate. The program teaches students to influence the effectiveness of industrial and other organizational settings by applying theory, research, testing, intervention and other concepts into real world settings. The program prepares graduates to work in industrial and organizational research, consulting, organization development, and human resources. Courses include social psychology, organizational theory and design, research methods, and leadership and management theory.
The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership/Information Systems and Technology degree is meant for those students who wish to understand information technology and systems from several standpoints. Students complete coursework in management, organizational and leadership concepts as related to information systems and technology. Students are able to apply this knowledge in professional endeavors and doctoral-level research. Courses include management philosophies, information technology for teams and research design.
The Doctor of Health Administration degree is useful for those professionals who wish to prepare themselves for leadership roles in the constantly evolving health care industry. Degree candidates are empowered to identify industry trends and exert influence in the direction of health care delivery. Students completing this degree will take a series of courses, including health care economics, policy and regulation in health care, globalization of health care and research design.
Students earning the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership are trained for leadership roles in various educational organizations. The degree transforms students into practitioners by developing their analytical, critical and innovative thinking. The ultimate goal of the degree is to help graduates improve educational performance nationwide. Students conduct applied research to fulfill this goal. Degree course work includes communication strategies, comparative models in educational environments, planning and leading change and ethics and values in learning organizations.