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SHAPE THE FUTURE AND IMPACT CHANGE AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
Rockhurst University’s online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program’s Organizational Leadership concentration is your doctoral pathway to a career as a strategic and ethical leader within the education, business, public or nonprofit sectors. With this two-year online degree, you will develop research skills and be trained in systems thinking so that you can contribute to the body of knowledge on critical issues. You will gain the confidence to become an influential voice in your industry and inspire others to create meaningful change.
This program is designed to:
- Deepen your knowledge of historical and modern educational frameworks and the key issues shaping today’s landscape.
- Prepare you to act as a thought leader who draws upon learning theory to implement best practices.
- Help you develop engaged teams and foster an innovative culture.
The Organizational Leadership online Ed.D. is cohort-based to foster success and help you build your network while connecting with other leaders in your field.
- This program is 100% online so you can continue to work while you earn your doctorate.
- A doctoral research capstone project at the end of the program synthesizes your studies into a publishable article and poster presentation.
- A graduate DEI certificate is available at no additional cost.
Flexible and accessible program
can be completed in 2 years
Committed to change and innovation
for communities and causes
One research capstone project
no dissertation required
Innovation in Education:
Annie Hart discusses how Rockhurst University’s Ed.D. program is shaping her as a leader in education.
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- Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
- 3.0 GPA
- 2 Letters of recommendation (professional)
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all universities attended
(Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
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- Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
- 3.0 GPA
- 2 Letters of recommendation (professional)
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all universities attended
(Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
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This course explores the various techniques, instruments, processes and styles employed by leaders to communicate effectively within organizations. Students write, give oral presentations and learn how to employ electronic media effectively. Exercises employ numerous real or simulated business situations that require communication in different styles, using a variety of forms and methods. This course is designed to provide an introductory experience and orientation to the MBA and establish common communication protocols, determine critical self-awareness profiles and identify the Rockhurst themes that will be applied throughout the program. (2 credits)
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This course explores the various techniques, instruments, processes and styles employed by leaders to communicate effectively within organizations. Students write, give oral presentations and learn how to employ electronic media effectively. Exercises employ numerous real or simulated business situations that require communication in different styles, using a variety of forms and methods. This course is designed to provide an introductory experience and orientation to the MBA and establish common communication protocols, determine critical self-awareness profiles and identify the Rockhurst themes that will be applied throughout the program. (2 credits)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your Rockhurst University (RU) enrollment adviser and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.
The Organizational Leadership Ed.D. concentration prepares students for careers as strategic and ethical leaders within education, business, public or nonprofit sectors. You will have the credentials and specialized knowledge to be qualified for roles such as:
- Corporate or Nonprofit Executive
- Management Consultant
- Corporate Trainer
- C-suite Executive
Courses for the Organizational Leadership Ed.D. prepare students to become an influential voice in their industry and inspire others to create meaningful change. Course topics include:
- Introduction to Statistics
- Program Evaluation
- Organizational Behavior
- Applied Statistics
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Practicum in Organizational Leadership
- Leadership
- Organization Change
- Managerial Communication
- Research Methodology I
- Research Capstone
- Financial Decision Making for Managers
- Project Management
- HR & Managing People
- Innovation
- Business Intelligence
- Competitive Analysis
For more information on topics covered in the Organizational Leadership concentration, view our program guide.
Graduate certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion available at no additional cost. Contact your enrollment adviser for more information.
With an Ed.D. degree, enhanced skills and competencies, your earning potential will increase.
The salary for nonprofit executive directors varies. Salary.com provides a range of $75,716–$101,010 for nonprofit executive directors, but lists an annual mean wage of $114,100 for top executives of social advocacy organizations.
Corporate executives can earn between $76,018 - $102,552 according to Salary.com, with an average annual salary of $89,253.
Management Analysts make a median annual salary of $93,000 according to the BLS. Between 2021 and 2031, jobs for these professionals are projected to grow by 11 percent, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
C-suite executives have a high earning potential that varies depending on their role. According to ZipRecruiter, C-suite executive annual salaries can range from $103,500 to $147,500 with top earners making $240,500.
With an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, you will develop research skills and be trained in systems thinking so that you can contribute to the body of knowledge on critical issues. You will gain the confidence to become an influential voice in your industry and inspire others to create meaningful change.
Rockhurst University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Business courses in this program are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Rockhurst’s faculty are experienced professionals dedicated to each student’s success and are readily accessible for one-on-one advising and mentoring.
The online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program can be completed in 2 years (6 semesters).
The online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program requires 45 credits to graduate.
The online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program costs $816 per credit hour for a total program investment of $36,720. Financial aid may be available to our online students.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion graduate certificate program offers students the opportunity to explore DEI concepts and social justice in a multicultural world. The DEI certificate requires 4 elective courses for a total of 12 credits at no additional cost. Contact your enrollment adviser for more information.
Sean Klippel, Ed.D. in Education and Leadership — K-12 Leadership, Rockhurst University
Michelle McOsker, Ed.D. in Education and Leadership
“I got to walk alongside other people who were pursuing the same degree, so as we worked towards our doctorate in education, we were able to collaborate and work together and be a part of the journey with other people who were also mission-focused and very driven in their pursuit of education in
Annie Hart, Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership - Higher Education, Rockhurst University
ONLINE ED.D. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE
The capstone is a culminating project that allows you to apply the knowledge and skills you gained during the Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program. The capstone is divided into two parts:
Capstone I
In the first part of the capstone project, you will:
- Define a problem related to an area of practice in organizational leadership.
- Complete a literature review.
- Develop a research methodology for approval.
Your research adviser will provide individual mentoring for your research as you develop the beginning phases of the capstone project.
Capstone II
You will collect data and work through analyses and conclusions in the second part of the capstone project. At the end of the course, you will submit your written capstone project as a complete research article formatted according to a journal in the field and a research poster presented at the capstone graduation.
Capstone Example (Higher Education Concentration)
Laura Cordoba Dominquez. (2022). Deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) students in higher education.
This research examines the experiences of DACA students in higher education. The researcher analyzes the challenges of DACA students, how they overcome these challenges, and what higher education institutions can do to help DACA students to be successful in U.S. colleges.
