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Graduate and Adult Learning

Doctor of Organizational Leadership

Program Overview
Doctor of Organizational Leadership

ONLINE DOCTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (DOL) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ÈËÊÞÐÔ½»â€™s online Doctor of Organizational Leadership (DOL) is a professional doctorate designed for leaders who want to use evidence-based research to address real organizational challenges. Unlike a PhD focused on pure research, the DOL emphasizes applied leadership in practice settings.

Is this program right for you?

PROGRAM GOALS & LEARNING OUTCOMES

Our Doctor of Organizational Leadership empowers professionals to lead with confidence, purpose, and integrity in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.

Graduates of the program will:

  • Apply advanced research and evidence-based strategies to solve real organizational challenges and inspire meaningful results.
  • Lead people and teams with vision and purpose, aligning actions with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Build inclusive, equitable, and positive workplaces that promote collaboration, innovation, and trust.
  • Create lasting change by building partnerships, driving strategic transformation, and fostering cultures of continuous improvement.

YOUR DOCTORAL JOURNEY: STEP INTO LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

DOL Steps

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

100% ONLINE
Synchronous & asynchronous coursework
60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Finish in 3-5 years
CHOOSE YOUR PACE
Full or part-time to fit your schedule
The DOL program is a journey of identifying existing strengths and developing new skills as a leader. I have taken the knowledge gained and immediately applied it in my workplace. The program has a very accommodating schedule for any working professional.
Tessa Wilson, DOL Candidate

DOCTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP: WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The DOL curriculum is structured to build advanced leadership knowledge and research application through core, specialization, and integration phases:

  • Core leadership theory and applied practice
  • Organizational systems, change, ethics, and strategy
  • Applied research methods and dissertation research
  • Integrative seminars and professional leadership projects

For full course descriptions, see the DOL Curriculum page.

For additional details on the Doctor of Organizational Leadership program at ÈËÊÞÐÔ½», complete the brief request form. We look forward to connecting!
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Robert McManus
Executive Director of Graduate Business and Leadership
ÈËÊÞÐÔ½» University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8277
E-mail: rmcmanus@muskingum.edu

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