Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership Studies concentration
| Campus Locations | Boston, Virtual |
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| Also available 100% Online | No |
| Other Format(s) | |
| Credits Required for Graduation | 45 |
| Entry Terms | Winter Quarter, Summer Quarter |
| Meets International Visa Requirements | No |
Overview
The Doctor of Education (EdD), Organizational Leadership Studies concentration positions experienced leaders to assume greater responsibilities within their organizations. Designed for leaders working in educational, government, health care, military, not-for-profit, for-profit, and management consulting organizations, this concentration combines theory, research, and practice to develop individuals who can effectively manage and lead change in today’s fast-based, global environment.
The interdisciplinary curriculum offers a strong foundation in leadership, culture, learning, change, communications, systems, and strategy. Students conduct and apply doctoral research to develop real-world answers to the leadership challenges facing 21st century organizations.
Throughout the course of the program students:
- Review contemporary leadership theory and models emphasizing recent conceptualizations, such as adaptive, relational, distributed, complexity, and global leadership to refine their personal leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Examine key models of organizational culture to build their own capability to understand and interact with different societal and organizational cultures across the world
- Enhance their ability to think systemically by developing the required competencies to create cultures and structuring processes for learning in their organizations
- Explore classical and modern theories of organization and design a forward-thinking organization creating all components, including vision, mission, strategy, structure, and processes
- Use both seminal and current theoretical approaches of organizational communication to investigate the dynamic interplay between communication processes and human organizing
- Examine seminal and modern group dynamics research to assess group processes and to stimulate group development inside their organizations
- Investigate topical consulting strategies and organizational assessment tools and conduct an organizational diagnosis to gain a comprehensive understanding of the models, variables, and perspectives used to understand complex organizational processes
- Integrate organizational power theory, research, and practical diagnostic tools to systematically identify and evaluate the political processes and behaviors at play inside their organizations
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates have the capacity to contribute new knowledge to leadership scholarship and become positive forces of change.
Curriculum
Required Foundation Courses (12 q.h.)
| EDU 7209 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7214 | Learning and Human Development | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7202 | Transforming Human Systems | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7210 | Leadership Theory and Research | 3 q.h. |
Required Research Courses (9 q.h.)
| EDU 7280 | Fundamentals of Research | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7281 | Research Design | 3 q.h |
Students enroll in one of the following courses according to their thesis research design:
| EDU 7282 | Proposal Development—Quantitative | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7283 | Proposal Development—Qualitative | 3 q.h |
Organizational Leadership Studies Concentration Courses (15 q.h.)
| EDU 7277 | Organizational Learning and Systems Thinking | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7272 | Global Perspectives of Organizational Culture | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7276 | Organizational Communication: Institutional and Global Perspectives | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7275 | Contemporary Models of Leadership | 3 q.h. |
| EDU 7278 | Organizational Theory and Design | 3 q.h. |
Elective Course (3 q.h.)
Students take one additional course from the Organizational Leadership Studies Concentration. Seminar topics may include: Organizational Consulting, Organizational Power and Politics, and Group Dynamics.
| EDU 7274 | Doctoral Seminar in Organizational Leadership | 3 q.h. |
Doctoral Project Courses (6 q.h.)
| EDU 8790 | Doctoral Thesis Seminar | 6 q.h. |
| EDU 8791 | Doctoral Thesis Continuation** | 0 q.h. |
**Students may continue to work on their doctoral theses provided they enroll in the EDU 8791 Doctoral Thesis Continuation for each term beyond the seminar. There is a continuation fee associated with this course but no academic credit.
Total Quarter Hours: 45
Admissions Requirements
Please note that these requirements have been updated for the Summer 2012 start term.
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate degree documentation
- Admission Statement: Respond to both questions and stay within the prescribed word limits. The ability to demonstrate clear, succinct, well-reasoned writing is essential.
1. From among the most significant issues in education/organizations today, what specific problem of practice are you interested in investigating during your doctoral study? (1,000 - 1,200 words)
- Describe the problem of practice
- Explain why you want to investigate it
- Provide a strong rationale for the significance of the problem
2. How have your previous research, work, and life experiences prepared you for the Northeastern University doctoral program in education? (300 - 400 words)
Please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose. - Minimum work experience: Three years in a related field
- Professional resume: Must summarize work and education history, include an outline of your educational/academic skills with examples such as research and teaching experience, affiliations, publications, certifications, presentations, and other professional skills.
- Faculty Recommendation:
Must be from a faculty member in your previous graduate program who can attest to your readiness for doctoral work. If you are no longer acquainted with a faculty member, please choose a professional who can speak of your academic capabilities to engage in doctoral level research and writing. Recommendations should be presented as a letter attached to the general recommendation form.
- Two Professional Recommendations: Must be from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, a supervisor, mentor, or colleague. It is preferred that one letter of recommendation come from your current employer and/or supervisor. Recommendations should be presented as a letter attached to the general recommendation form.
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Graduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $23,850.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Summer Residency
The summer residency offers doctoral students an intense and collaborative learning experience encompassed in a weeklong required format. In addition to participating in a summer course, students are engaged throughout the week in a series of stimulating presentations, seminars, workshops, and events. Some of the highlights of the summer residency include:
- A renowned guest speaker from the field of education
- Panel discussions comprised of established scholar-practitioners who dissect timely and critical issues in education
- Exciting student-to-student and student-to-faculty networking activities
- Special workshops that center on doctoral research skill building
- Thought-provoking presentations that showcase current doctoral student research
Schedule
The 2012 residency will take place during the following weeks (depending on your cohort):
- Winter and Summer 2012 cohorts: July 22, 2012 to July 27, 2012
- Pre-Winter 2012 cohorts: July 29, 2012 to August 3, 2012
Students travel to Boston and start their residency on Sunday. Below is a summary of the schedule:
| Sunday | Monday - Friday |
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Class time is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily. lasses will entail doctoral research skill development workshops, seminars, and panel discussions with prominent educational practitioners and researchers. |
Each year the summer residency program grows and changes based on student feedback. This coming year, get ready for a week-long series of truly exciting and informative activities that will support and guide you as you achieve your doctorate in education.
Housing
On-campus housing is available in one of Northeastern's state-of-the-art complexes. We offer private, single bedrooms with semi-private baths. Features include:
- Central air
- Elevators
- Laundry facilities
- Vending areas
- TV/Study lounges
- 24/7 staffed proctor stations
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)