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What you’ll learn
Gain perspective
Evaluate the historical and theoretical bases of leadership through a multidisciplinary lens to develop leadership perspectives.
Develop your views
Develop a personal view of leadership with an emphasis on connections
to others in the organization and community.
Study new worldviews
Study how mechanistic and living systems worldviews affect a leader’s
perspective of the organization and decisions.
Think innovatively
Use multiple ways of thinking, including creative thinking,
reflective thinking, and systems thinking, to make decisions.
Stay ahead of trends
Study literature and emerging trends in advancing leadership theory
or practice.
Be a research master
Master academic research, writing, and critical-thinking
skills.
Our unique doctoral structure
Our PhD in Business Management, Leadership program is designed to
remove roadblocks for you and demystify the dissertation process. This
unique approach centers on supporting you in three ways: through
program structure, a dedicated faculty and support team, and online
resources. To help generate momentum toward graduation, you’ll begin
your dissertation early in the program. Our faculty, support team, and
online resources will help guide you every step of the way.
PhD in Business Management, Leadership program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
$5,000 quarterly tuition maximum
Maximize your courseload–take six or more credits per quarter and pay
just $5,000*.
A flexible courseload
Capella’s online learning model offers you the ability to take one to three courses per quarter, giving you more schedule control.
*Cost of each residency is included in the $5,000 quarterly tuition maximum; travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses are not included. Books, supplies, and other fees may apply. Tuition subject to change.
Cost & learning format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$965 per credit $5K Quarterly Tuition Max,
90 total quarter credits,
12 max transfer credits
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
Reduce your tuition with $5K
Enroll in your doctorate degree, apply for the $5K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
PhD in Business sample courses
The online PhD in Business Management, Leadership curriculum centers
around leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics. The
program includes dissertation
research seminars which allow you to get an early start on your
dissertation.
| BMGT8610 |
Leadership Theory and Practice in a Global Environment
Learners in this course evaluate leadership theories and practices in
diverse cultures from a historical and theoretical basis using a
multi-disciplinary lens. Learners also develop expanded leadership
perspectives and practices, enabling them to assure the viability of
their organizations in a dynamic global business environment.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMGT8612 |
Leadership as Personal Practice
Learners in this course focus on analyzing scholarly literature and
emerging research trends in relational leadership. The course also
emphasizes theories and models of leadership, which support a shift
from hierarchical leadership to inclusive and collaborative
leadership. Finally, learners assess personal barriers and
facilitators to inclusionary leadership and apply theories and models
to personal practice.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
| BMGT8614 |
Leading the Organizational System
In this course, learners explore leadership practice in complex and
dynamic environments. Learners use systems thinking and organizational
theory to analyze leadership practice within the framework of
organizational systems and evaluate the role of systems thinking in
organizations to develop innovation in complex environments. Finally,
learners apply these concepts to leadership practice.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
| BMGT8616 |
Leading Dynamic Systems with Multi-Dimensional Thinking
Learners in this course synthesize multiple ways of thinking to
support effective leadership decision making. By integrating critical,
creative, reflective, systems, and statistical thinking, learners
develop leadership qualities that allow them to apply their insights
to current models and perspectives in order to envision a future with
improved organizational patterns and outcomes.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
| BMGT8618 * |
Advancing Leadership Theory
Learners in this course focus on analyzing scholarly literature and
emerging research trends in leadership. The course is designed to help
learners develop as independent researchers while constructing
research questions, synthesizing literature, and selecting appropriate
methodologies.
For PhD in Business Management and PhD in Organization and
Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Business
Management learners must have completed BMGT8610, BMGT8612,
BMGT8614. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
Leadership insights
PhD in Business Management vs. Doctor of Business Administration
Two doctoral programs focused on business. What are the differences, and which one is right for you?
PhD in Leadership professional paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
online leadership doctoral degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Business researcher
- CEO, COO, CLO, president, director
- Consultant
- Dean or associate dean of a business program
- Executive-level management
- Full-time faculty
- Leadership development manager/director
- Research director
Related employment settings to explore
- Community college
- Consulting firm
- Corporation
- Government—local, state, federal
- Land-based or online college or university
- Non-governmental organization
- Nonprofit organization
- Public and private education
- Varies based on consulting client
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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