Doctor of Strategic Leadership

Doctor Of Strategic Leadership

Program Overview: The Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) at American Management University is crafted for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in strategic leadership and organizational change. This advanced program focuses on developing leaders who can craft strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive transformational change across various industries and sectors.

Curriculum Highlights:

  • Advanced Strategic Leadership: Explore the theories and practices of strategic leadership, including vision casting, strategic alignment, and execution.
  • Organizational Change and Development: Study the dynamics of organizational change, learning how to manage and lead through transitions effectively.
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership: Delve into the processes of innovation and how strategic leadership can foster an entrepreneurial spirit within organizations.

Research and Dissertation:

  • Research Methodologies: Master a range of research methodologies that are pivotal in analyzing and addressing leadership challenges.
  • Strategic Leadership Project: Undertake a substantial research project that demonstrates your ability to apply advanced leadership theories and methods to real-world problems. The project should propose strategic solutions and include a detailed implementation plan.

Professional Development:

  • Executive Leadership Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to enhance your leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making.

Program Outcomes: Graduates will emerge as visionary leaders capable of impacting their organizations and communities positively. They will have the skills to lead strategic initiatives, drive organizational change, and promote innovation.

Admission Requirements: Candidates must possess a master’s degree in business, management, leadership, or a related field. Significant professional experience, particularly in leadership or management roles, is highly valued.

Program Duration: This program is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time students, typically requiring 36 to 48 months to complete. The flexible structure allows professionals to balance their studies with their career commitments. A student who transfers in the maximium credits may complete their program in 12 to 18 months. 

How to Apply

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DSL Curriculum 

Core Courses 

Course ID 

Course 

Credits 

LEAS801 

Leadership in Theory and Practice 

3 

LEAS802 

The Change Process 

3 

LEAS804 

Strategic Leadership 

3 

LEAS805 

Organizational Design and Strategy 

3 

LEAS808 

Strategic Global Leadership 

3 

LEAS809 

Leading Teams/Collaboration 

3 

LEAS810 or Approved Elective 

Sustainability Leadership 

3 

LEAS811 or Approved Elective 

Managing Human Capital 

3 

LEAS812 or Approved Elective 

Ethical Leadership 

3 

LEAS813 or Approved Elective 

Leadership in Historical Context 

3 

 

 

 

 

Four graduate-level electives can be transferred in or taken from any of AMU’s master’s programs 

 

 

Total Core Quarter Units 

30 

 

Research Courses 

Course ID 

Course 

Credits 

DOC800 or DOC801 

Qualitative Research or Quantitative Research 

3 

DOC803 

Research Statistics 

3 

DOC901 

Doctoral Proposal 

3 

DOC902 

Literature Review 

3 

DOC903 

Applied Research Methods 

3 

DOC905 

Project I 

6 

DOC906 

Project II 

6 

DOC 950 

Doctoral Defense 

0 

 

 

 

 

Total Research Units 

27 

 

 

 

 

Total DSL Units 

57