Graduate and Adult Learning

Doctor of Organizational Leadership

Program Overview
Doctor of Organizational Leadership

ONLINE DOCTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (DOL) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Muskingum’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.

REQUEST INFORMATION TODAY
For additional details on the Doctor of Organizational Leadership program at Muskingum, 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
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8277
E-mail: rmcmanus@muskingum.edu

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