Are you interested in preparing for a career that will enable you to work in technology management for nearly any type of industry? The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems and Technology program at University of Phoenix is designed to develop the professional and personal skills employers might look for in potential candidates. Learn more about this doctoral program here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems and Technology program at University of Phoenix combines an education in management and leadership theories and techniques with an emphasis on business information technology. Learners have the opportunity to study global systems, domains, information systems implementation, networking, database management and techniques for offering information systems support. Courses are also offered in critical thinking, communications and organizational theory. Doctoral seminars and courses addressing research methods and techniques are designed to assist learners with the development and completion of a dissertation.

    What Are the Prerequisites?

    Current experience in a corporate or business environment is important. Previous courses focusing on technology or management can be helpful, but are not essential. Applicants to University of Phoenix's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

    What Are the Course Requirements?

    University of Phoenix's Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems and Technology program consists of online courses, seminars, residencies, research projects and a dissertation. A total of 62 credits must be completed in order to earn this doctorate. Learners who complete the program but do not present a dissertation within 12 months must take a non-credit annual residency course. The program curriculum is taken sequentially as it appears in the list below.

    • COM 705: Communication Strategies
    • SEM 700R: Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar
    • PHL 700R: Creative and Critical Thinking
    • LDR 712: Information Systems Strategy and Leadership
    • IST 710: Foundations of Information Systems Management
    • PHL 717: Constructing Meaning
    • RES 711: Fundamental Principles of Sound Research
    • ORG 716: Organizational Theory and Design
    • MGT 716: Management Philosophies
    • DOC 721R: Doctoral Seminar I
    • RES 722: Research Design
    • IST 721: Knowledge Worker Information Systems
    • IST 722: Information Technology for Teams
    • DOC 722: Doctoral Seminar II
    • IST 723: Departmental Information Systems
    • IST 724: Organizational Information Systems Management
    • DOC 731R: Collaborative Case Study
    • DOC 732R: Doctoral Seminar III
    • IST 731: Partnership and Industry Information Systems
    • IST 732: Global Information Systems Management
    • IST 733: Information Systems Management Architecture
    • DOC 733: Doctoral Dissertation
    • DOC 734: Doctoral Project IV
    • DOC 740R: Annual Renewal Residency