Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework covers the organizational leadership system broadly: advanced leadership and followership theory, organizational theory and design, leading change, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and global perspectives on leadership. The program also builds doctoral-level research competencies—advanced research, qualitative and quantitative methods, and statistical design—plus scholarly skills such as literature analysis, academic writing, information literacy, and stylistic conformity. Students complete research projects during the program and a dissertation.

• Program credit load: 60 credit hours
• Tuition rate shown on the program page: $890 per credit hour
• Representative course codes listed in the catalog: DOL-715, DOL-720, DOL-735, DOL-740, DOL-750, DOL-760A, DOL-760B, DOL-760C, DOL-800, DOL-810, DOL-820, DOL-830, DOL-840, DOL-855, DOL-860A, DOL-860B, DOL-860C, DOL-875, DOL-880, DOL-885, DOL-915, DOL-920

Entry requirements

The program page does not list detailed admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university course catalog or contact an enrollment counselor for specific prerequisites, application materials, and eligibility requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for executive leadership and consulting roles, research positions, and faculty roles in higher education. The curriculum targets skills useful for organizational transformation, strategic planning and implementation, and scholarly publication.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial aid options noted by the university include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. The university also provides cost sheets and an estimated cost of attendance via its financial aid office; applicable fees for resources and services may be assessed during the program.