<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>From cross-cultural communications methods to public policy theories and development, the University of Arizona Global Campus's Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership with a specialization in Organizational Diversity is designed to address main topics in global business functions and strategies. Specialization courses discuss the role of diversity in organizational success, change leadership, business systems development and improvement, diversity and inclusion intervention strategies, and the use of media technologies to transform organizations. Major course topics include performance assessment tools, change management, leadership theory, business ethics, and change management. Through a series of courses and research processes, you will be required to develop and write a dissertation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>A master's degree from an accredited institution is required before enrollment in this or any PhD program at UAGC. It is helpful to possess a strong sense of cultural dynamics, team building, and organizational behavior, as leaders with a deep understanding of organizational diversity will need to draw on these concepts to deliver effective managerial strategies. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The curriculum of the PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership consists of 44 credits in major courses, research, and a dissertation process; an additional 18 credits are earned in the Organizational Diversity specialization. A series of three non-credit in-residence workshops must also be completed. </p> <p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7102</td><td> Advanced Seminar: Leadership &amp; Management</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7105</td><td> Scholarly Argument I</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8511</td><td> Advanced Topics in Performance Management</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8510</td><td> Advanced Seminar: Leading Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8518</td><td> Professional &amp; Business Ethics in Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7410</td><td> Research Design &amp; Methods: Qualitative</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7400</td><td> Research Design &amp; Methods: Quantitative</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7402</td><td> Advanced Tests &amp; Measurements</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7101</td><td> Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7110</td><td> Scholarly Argument II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Research Course - Select one of the following courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>RES 7415</td><td> Advanced Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7440</td><td> Advanced Study in Qualitative Research</td></tr> </table><p><u>Capstone and Dissertation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>DOC 8770</td><td> Doctoral Capstone Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8910</td><td> Dissertation Planning I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8912</td><td> Dissertation Planning II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8990/8992</td><td> Dissertation</td></tr> </table><p><u>Organizational Diversity Specialization Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7701</td><td> Theoretical Foundations for Diversity Work</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8855</td><td> Advanced Social Networking for Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8270</td><td> Diversity &amp; Inclusion - Research in Action</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7705</td><td> Advanced Topics in Cross-Cultural Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8532</td><td> Advanced Seminar: The Leader as Coach</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7710</td><td> Cross-Functional Diversity Alignment</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have been awarded this PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership in Organizational Diversity from UAGC, you may be able to explore upper administrative or teaching positions in colleges or universities or executive or consulting responsibilities in global institutions. Within a global company, you might be responsible for developing organizational policies addressing diversity; creating professional development programs for diverse workers; coordinate awareness programs; and ensuring adherence to federal laws regarding workplace diversity. You might also seek a career in academics at the collegiate level. </p> <p>Specific job titles that you might consider include: </p> <ul><li>Organizational consultant </li><li>Chief diversity officer </li><li>Worldwide training director </li><li>Senior manager of inclusion &amp; diversity</li></ul>