Based on the belief that the success of an organization is directly and substantially linked to leaders within that organization, Argosy University offers the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership. This advanced online degree program focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership, not just managerial attributes. Ideal candidates for this EdD degree include individuals who wish to enhance their personal and professional development and become the type of leader who can drive an organization during times of dynamic change.
Argosy University faculty are committed to providing a learning environment that informs, enhances, challenges, and supports the development of organizational leadership students.
- Increasing globalization
- Changing economies
- Societal shifts
- Individual-organizational relationships
We believe that leaders prepared in this manner can be visionaries and innovators, leading viable organizations capable of meeting the challenges of the future. Graduates with a suitable combination of prior experience qualify for a variety of titled positions, including the following:
- College or university faculty
- Chief executive officer
- Controller
- Director of human resources
- Finance officer
- General manager
- Human resources consultant
- Director of marketing
- Organizational development specialist
- Risk and insurance manager
- Training director
Doctoral Residency Experience
Argosy University doctoral residencies offer a valuable opportunity for students to interact with one another, meet faculty members, and acquire advanced skills and knowledge they need to succeed throughout the duration of their program and beyond.
These interactive three-day sessions are offered at various locations throughout the academic year. All doctoral students must attend a minimum of two residency programs in addition to completing their coursework.
See the Doctoral Residency page for the current program schedule and for additional insight into our students’ experiences.
Organizational Leadership
"Employment of human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists is projected to grow by 17 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. College graduates who have earned certification should have the best job opportunities. Median annual earnings of compensation and benefits managers were $74,750 in May 2006. Median annual earnings of training and development managers were $80,250 in May 2006. Median annual earnings of human resources managers, all other were $88,510 in May 2006."
Bureau of Labor Statistics,U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2008-09 Edition,
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm