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This degree combines the best of academic rigor and professional application.
Professionals choose this degree program for a variety of reasons including:
Students will complete an Applied Doctoral Study Project (DSP).
Whether it’s the public sector or private sector – for profit or not for profit organization – a manufacturing company or a technology solution provider or a college/university, all organizations need leaders who are capable and qualified to lead in today’s highly dynamic business environment. This program aims to build comprehensive knowledge in the discipline. No matter what industry students want to pursue, this program will help them to learn how to manage effectively and efficiently to move their organizations forward.
| BUS 701 | Foundations of Applied Doctoral Studies | 3 |
| BUS 705 | Advanced Studies in Business Administration | 3 |
| BUS 715 | Decision Making and Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 735 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 745 | Applied Economics | 3 |
| BUS 750 | Marketing and Social Media Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 751 | Strategy and Execution | 3 |
| LDR 720 | Ethical Leading | 3 |
| LDR 745 | Management Concepts for Leaders | 3 |
| LDR 760 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 |
| RSH 715 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| RSH 725 | Research Methods II | 3 |
| LDR 780 | Special Topics | 3 |
| DIS 780 | Dissertation I | 3 |
| DIS 781 | Dissertation II | 3 |
| DIS 790 | Dissertation III | 3 |
| LDR 730 | Leadership and Change | 3 |
| LDR 735 | Communication for Impact | 3 |
| LDR 740 | Coaching & Talent Management | 3 |
| LDR 755 | Original and Innovative Disruption | 3 |
| LDR 765 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| LDR 770 | Complex Problems | 3 |
| LDR 785 | Organizational Environment | 3 |
| LDR 780 | Special Topics | 3 |
| LDR 780 | Special Topics | 3 |
| DIS 791 | Dissertation Continuation | 1 |
No more than 12 graduate credit hours from other institutions or 18 graduate credit hours earned at William Woods University will be accepted for transfer credit towards a doctoral degree. Credit for prior learning or experiential learning are not eligible for transfer credit. Transfer credit is not granted for dissertation or applied doctoral project courses. Only courses where a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ can be transferred. A doctoral student must have at least 66 graduate credit hours from all institutions attended prior to graduation.
The appropriate Dean or their designated official determines the acceptability of credit granted by other graduate level institutions. Credits received for the completion of graduate work not previously approved by the appropriate Dean will not be considered for acceptance.
Only graduate work completed at graduate level institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the American Council on Education (ACE) may be accepted as applicable to doctoral degrees granted by William Woods University.
Technology related courses completed at other institutions must have been completed within seven calendar years of anticipated initial enrollment to be considered for applicability to William Woods University doctoral degrees. Each William Woods University doctoral program determines technology related courses pertaining to this requirement. Exceptions may be made subject to the Dean’s discretion.