Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management

Leadership Specialization

School of Business and Technology

The PhD leadership specialization will enhance your ability to manage and lead in today's fast-paced business climate. This program will also prepare you to consult or teach in the field of management from an informed, strategic perspective. You will learn how to conduct and apply research to develop real-world answers to the challenges facing 21st century organizations.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

You may be eligible for transfer of up to 48 credits.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING : October 7, 2024 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM TUITION: $1,350

At Kingston University, we encourage you to follow your professional passion in your doctoral studies. From preparing comprehensives and research to choosing the topic for your dissertation, faculty and mentors maintain close contact to provide individualized guidance.

Core Courses:

• OM 8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 credits
• OM 7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice - 4 credits
• OM 7040 - Accounting and Financial Management - 4 credits
• OM 7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
• OM 7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 credits
• OM 8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
• OM 8012 - Strategy - 4 credits
• OM 8021 - Management Theory Creation - 4 credits
• OM 8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods - 4 credits
• OM 8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research - 4 credits OR
• OM 8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling - 4 credits OR
• OM 8027 - Survey Research Methodology - 4 credits
• OM 8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar - 4 credits OR
• OM 8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar - 4 credits OR
• OM 8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar - 4 credits

Select Five Specialization Courses:

• OM 8101 - Theories of Leadership - 4 credits
• OM 8102 - Leading at the Top: The Upper Echelon - 4 credits
• OM 8103 - Global Executive/Manager Development - 4 credits
• OM 8104 - Leadership: The Dark Side - 4 credits
• OM 8105 - Issues on the Frontier of the Global Economy - 4 credits
• OM 8106 - Leading the Global Enterprise System - 4 credits
• OM 8107 - Entrepreneurial Leader as Pioneer - 4 credits

Upon completion of all required course work:

• OM 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• OM 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• OM 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• OM 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• OM 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• OM 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Eight Elective Courses (recommended courses):

• OM 7055 - Operations Management - 4 credits
• OM 7070 - Entrepreneurship - 4 credits
• OM 7120 - Diversity and Culture in the Workplace - 4 credits
• OM 7125 - Systems, Change, and Transformative Practice - 4 credits
• OM 7130 - Conflict Management and Negotiation - 4 credits
• OM 7041 - Finance - 4 credits
• OM 7035 - Applied Business Economics - 4 credits
• OM 7030 - Global Business Issues and Strategies - 4 credits
• OM 7021 - Advanced Marketing Management - 4 credits
• OM 7060 - Strategic Information Technology Management - 4 credits OR
• Choose any graduate courses.

Learn more about our related specializations:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Human Resource Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Information Technology Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - General