Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management

General Business Specialization

School of Business and Technology

Completing your PhD with a general business specialization will give you the expertise to lead, consult, or teach from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Our online program offers you the option of elective course work in management areas such as finance, marketing, and operations, plus additional course options in more specialized areas including human resource management, information technology management, and leadership.

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: May 5, 2025 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 for the comprehensive examination to choosing the topic for your dissertation, faculty and professional mentors maintain close contact to provide individualized guidance.

Core Courses:

• OM 8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 credits
• OM 8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
• OM 8012 - Strategy - 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 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

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

Thirteen 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 - Leadership