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Online doctoral degrees
Education & Business Administration
At Concordia, we understand obtaining your doctorate is no small feat, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Our graduate school experience is tailored for ease and flexibility, offering online programs that cater specifically to working professionals eager to elevate both their careers and personal growth.
Our doctoral programs consist of fully online coursework with two required in-person residencies allowing you to meet your professors and cohort. You'll graduate with a strong sense of community, empowered to make real change in the world as an uncommon leader.
Education Pathways
Doctorate of Education
Become a life-long learner and impactful leader with an EdD
Be the one to find solutions and introduce innovative practices.
Doctorate of Education
Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Continuous Improvement (LICI)
Our cross-disciplinary program empowers you to become an impactful leader in any vocation with our three core areas of study, each customizable to meet your needs:
- Leadership Core
- Innovation and Improvement Science Core
- Research Core
Choose to specialize your doctorate in one of the following areas:
- Business
- Education
- Any combination of the two
Dissertation
Our program is tailored for you to kickstart your dissertation in the first year, leading to successful completion within three years. Immerse yourself in research seminar courses that offer a structured roadmap to assist you through the dissertation process. With a dedicated research chair by your side, you'll receive continuous support and valuable feedback as you craft each chapter of your dissertation.
Education Options
District Administrator (Superintendent) license:
Do already have your master's and are looking to become a District Administrator along with earning your EdD? Fifteen credits from our District Administrator licensure program can transfer into our EdD program, meaning you'll only have 45 credits left to complete.
Doctor of Philosophy
through intensive research and scholarly discussions.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership in Continuous Improvement (LICI)
Our interdisciplinary program empowers you to become an impactful leader in any vocation with our three core areas of study, each customizable to meet your needs:
- Leadership Core
- Innovation and Improvement Science Core
- Research Core
Set apart from traditional PhD programs, it eliminates the need for Teaching Assistant (TA) duties. This means you can dedicate more of your time and energy to your coursework, research projects, and crafting your dissertation.
Dissertation
Our program is tailored for you to kickstart your dissertation in the first year, leading to successful completion within three years. Immerse yourself in research seminar courses that offer a structured roadmap to assist you through the dissertation process. With a dedicated research chair by your side, you'll receive continuous support and valuable feedback as you craft each chapter of your dissertation.
Research
Embark on a detailed journey with our fully online 60-credit curriculum, inclusive of four innovative research courses, each meticulously crafted to guide you on your path to securing your PhD distinction.
- The Christian Leader Journey Colloquium (3-credits)
- 360 Thinking & Analysis Colloquium: Thinking Critically about Research (3-credits)
- Education & Learning Colloquium (3-credits)
- Psychology & Human Behavior Colloquium (3-credits)
Years to graduate
3credits
EdD requires 50 credits
PhD requires 60 credits
Cost per credit
$925Business Pathways
Doctorate of Business Administration
Two concentrations available:
Finance & Economics, Organizational Performance & Change (OPC)
Doctorate of Business Administration
No matter what your long-term goals are, Concordia's online DBA program will help you to learn holistic business practices. You'll graduate well-rounded with both quantitative and qualitative skills, ready to lead with confidence and competency. Choose from one of our two concentrations:
Financial & Economic Management
A DBA in finance will allow you to study how financial and economic theory impacts global and regional organizations. You’ll graduate well-versed in business and industry with the tools to stay current with trends while applying the concepts to organizational structure and productivity.
Organizational PERFORMANCE & CHANGE
Looking for a DBA in leadership? Look no further! Learn the applied methods and theories addressing organizational improvement. Graduate with the skills you need to improve productivity and effectiveness while minimizing resistance to change at the employee, team, and organizational levels while unleashing your expertise. This is ideal for you if you see yourself in HR, learning & development, C-suite, consulting, etc.
All but dissertation
For those who have completed all requirements for a doctorate except their dissertation:
Earn your DBA
All but dissertation
Our new All But Dissertation pathway provides an opportunity for students who began their doctorate and completed all of the required coursework at another university except the doctoral dissertation.
How does it work?
- Credit structure
- Incoming students can transfer up to 30 credits into the DBA program.
- 30 additional credits are required to graduate:
- 24 credits will be accomplished through research courses, helping you write your dissertation
- 6 topical credits
- Collaborate with other DBA students in one three-day residency held in either January or July of the year you begin.
- Your faculty advisor will guide you through seven dissertation courses so you make consistent progress from day one.
- The average length of completion is 1.5 years.
- Upon dissertation completion, you will graduate with a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Within our PhD program, your journey will be centered around honing advanced research capabilities paired with the mindset of a scholar-practitioner. You will be guided by seasoned professionals who excel in merging practical experience with academic insights. As you progress, you will acquire the essential tools, experiences, and knowledge necessary for driving transformation and enhancing performance in organizations through innovative research techniques.
Dive into our comprehensive 60-credit online curriculum, featuring four cutting-edge research courses, all designed to pave your path towards achieving your PhD distinction.
- Advanced Quantitative Research (3-credits)
- Advanced Qualitative Research (3-credits)
- Mixed Methods Research (3-credits)
- Emerging Qualitative Research Design & Methods (3-credits)
Years to graduate
3credits
60Cost per credit
$925Find the information you need
Our faculty and students will work alongside businesses to address their needs and conduct research that is important to organizations. I'm excited to see what the future holds for our students and our programs. We will continue to carry our "uncommon" experience forward as we prepare future professors and business leaders.
Program Features
dissertation
Start your dissertation journey in your first year. Navigate through its complexities with targeted courses that map out clear pathways to successful completion.
Fully Online
Online courses with two required three-day residencies on our Wisconsin campus. Each residency will involve course work, projects, and networking with your doctoral peers.
Personal
The cohort model enables you to collaborate and build your professional network while receiving individualized attention from expert faculty.
Each course was designed to challenge and inspire, offering profound insights and expanding my intellectual horizons. Every class contributed to my development as a scholar and an educator. The courses equipped me with skills and knowledge that are essential for my academic pursuits, profession, and beyond.
Funding your doctorate
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments
Scholarships, financial aid, and convenient payment plans.
Funding your doctorate
Uncommon Scholarships
Concordia offers Uncommon Scholarships to help bring this investment in your future within reach. These scholarships, which range from $150-$500 per three-credit course, are available for:
- Concordia alumni
- Employees of our corporate and academic partners (AAH, Edcor, Bright Horizons, & more)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Your employer/school district may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select Concordia University Wisconsin.
- CUW FAFSA code: 003842
- CUAA FAFSA code: 002247
