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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management

School of Business and Technology

Project Management Specialization

This business-focused doctoral specialization is designed for project management professionals who are looking for a deeper understanding of how to manage projects throughout an enterprise and want to contribute to their field through doctoral research. In addition to advanced project management course work, the specialization provides a comprehensive overview of key business and organizational topics, including accounting and financial management, marketing strategy, and organizational theory. People who choose this specialization often wish to lead, consult, or teach in the field of project management from a cross-functional, strategic perspective.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

Project Management Scholarship Opportunity

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Next Start Date: February 9, 2009
Cost Per Quarter: $4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses

  • OM8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 quarter credits
  • OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice - 4 quarter credits
  • OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management - 4 quarter credits
  • OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 quarter credits
  • OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8012 - Strategy - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8021 - Management Theory Creation* - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
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  • OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 quarter credits
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  • OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

  • OM8521 - Advances in Project Planning - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8523 - Advances in Project Execution - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8525 - Strategic Leadership and Human Resource Management - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8527 - Advanced Risk Management - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8529 - Program and Portfolio Management - 4 quarter credits
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  • Upon completion of all required course work
  • OM9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
  • OM9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • OM9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • OM9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Eight Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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