EdD Organizational Leadership: Research -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctoral Organizational Leadership Program will advance the study of leadership dynamics that drive the field with an in-depth, researched-based approach to facilitate the leader’s abilities and role as a strategic professional.

• Demonstrate foundational behaviors of a researcher.
• Critically appraise existing research.
• Apply Research principles in the design of ethical, original, independent research.
• Design quantitative research.
• Design qualitative research.
• Apply data collection principles.
• Apply data analysis principles.
• Synthesize results to create insightful findings in research or practice.
• Produce scholarly and applied writing.

EdD Organizational Leadership: Leadership Theory and Application -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctoral Organizational Leadership Program will adopt a philosophy of leadership that allows them to be self-leaders who are then able to apply multiple theories and adapt a range of leadership styles for use in diverse situations.

• Synthesize foundational leadership theories.
• Integrate theories of change.
• Analyze the relationship between the leader and the organizational culture.
• Formulate a personal philosophy of leadership.
• Critique the effectiveness of communication approaches for diverse recipients.
• Integrate global leadership thinking with local management application.