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Capella University
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

PHD Doctor of Philosophy Strategy and Innovation specialization

Overview

Be an innovation leader, prepare to educate future innovators, and build the advanced research skills to make a significant contribution to the field of strategy and innovation. In this online PhD Strategy and Innovation program, you'll build deep theoretical and practical knowledge of the strategies successful organizations use to create and sustain innovation. Through a curriculum that emphasizes evidence-based, multi-disciplined research for analyzing global trends, you'll build the skills to recognize opportunities and develop strategies for future-state products. With an emphasis on innovation leadership, you'll also gain the insights to lead and influence at any level of your organization. A strong focus on research techniques plus in-person learning experiences will help you build the skills to conduct global research as a scholar or business professional. To equip you for the complex, multifaceted nature of business leadership today, every course in this specialization integrates research, ethics, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach.

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Degree outcomes

With your PhD in Strategy and Innovation from Capella, you'll be able to apply strategy and innovation theory research, assess the information needs for effective strategy and innovation and leverage accepted and emerging strategy and innovation theories. Additionally, you'll learn to integrate data needed to support evidence-based strategy and innovation with an emphasis on emerging trends and technological influences in a global environment. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.

View full learning and career outcomes report for this program at CapellaResults.com.

Source

People with Doctoral degrees in Business from Capella earn an average of $42,000more per year than people who only hold a Master's degree.

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Career outcomes

Common jobs with an online PhD in Strategy and Innovation include faculty member, dean or associate dean of a business program, chief executive officer (CEO), chief operating officer (COO) or president. Potential workplaces include: land-based or online college or university, community college, corporation, consulting firm, nonprofit or government agency.