Overview

Students in the Organizational Leadership (Online) programme from Adler University explore solution-building for complex social challenges, gain an understanding of socially conscious organizational leadership, and learn how to critically analyse research and data for the strategic and ethical implementation of organizational or societal initiatives.

The programme is designed with working professionals in mind and can be completed from anywhere in the world, without having to sacrifice the academic rigor and personalized attention that has characterized Adler University for more than 65 years.

Student Outcomes

Earn your Organizational Leadership Ph.D. degree fully online from an institution that shares your values of social justice and community-based solutions.

Graduates of the Organizational Leadership program go on to foster psychologically healthy environments in fields as diverse as consulting, corporate enterprise, nonprofits, academia, and the public sector.

Careers in Organizational Leadership

Graduates of the programme are prepared to become innovative leaders in both academic and professional settings. They will emerge with the skills to create engagement and empowerment, and to understand how to best support teams and other leaders. Careers can include:

Chief of Staff

Management Consultant

Executive Administrator

Vice Presidents / C-Suite Positions

Vice President of Human Resources

Leadership and Management Coaching

Organizational Development Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Justice Practicum

Research Methods

Advanced Group Dynamics

Organizational Culture & Climate

Advanced Leadership Communication Strategies

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues

Diversity & Inclusion

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A master’s degree, by the date of matriculation, in industrial and organizational psychology, psychology, business, or a related discipline. Applicants who did not graduate from Adler University’s Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology or an equivalent program may be required to complete the equivalency requirements in addition to the doctoral curriculum. (See Program Requisites.)

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in their master’s degree. Successful applicants typically have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale for graduate-level coursework.

Two letters of recommendation from an individual who can speak to the applicant’s likelihood of success in a doctoral program.*

A writing sample (e.g., a publication, report, or an essay or paper previously submitted as an assignment).

An admissions interview.

Tuition Fees

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66066 USD / full

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Out-of-State

66066 USD / full

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66066 USD / full

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