Goodwin College of Business
Goodwin College of Business Doctoral Program
Dedicated to Better Understanding the Work of Professionals
The Goodwin College of Business Doctoral program is dedicated to better understanding the work of professionals within the context of global trends and emerging problems.
This program prepares advanced professionals with a state-of-the-art doctoral education that offers a unique combination of research, theory, practice, and action-based learning to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead strategically within organizations and at the intersection of business and society.
Ideal students are individuals with a master’s degree who are ready to take ownership for the next phase of their career and dedicate themselves to doctoral level coursework. Individual backgrounds can vary and include business leaders, entrepreneurs, directors from social and government agencies, educators, human resource professionals and military personnel.
Distinguished Visiting Scholars and Practitioners from leading universities and organizations around the globe serve as content and thought experts. Side-by-side with Benedictine University core faculty, they present the latest research and practice to deeply engage students in the theory and operation of organization change and global leadership.
Three Degree Options
PhD in Organization Development
This degree places research emphasis on organization development within management and the strategic role of human resources.
PhD in Values-Driven Leadership
The focus of this path is developing original research and contributing new knowledge to the field of Values-Driven Leadership. PhD programs typically require several years of full-time study, culminating in a dissertation that makes a significant contribution to scholarly understanding. Graduates of PhD programs often pursue careers in academic research, teach at universities or opt to stay within the corporate world.
DBA in Values-Driven Leadership
The focus of this path is geared toward experienced professionals who want to further develop their leadership skills and apply them in real-world settings. The emphasis is on practical application, integrating theory with practice to solve problems and improve organizational effectiveness. The DBA program requires an applied research project instead of a dissertation, which is different in scope. Graduates of DBA programs often return to leadership positions within their organizations or pivot into consulting though the opportunities are broad.
The BenU Difference
Format
Cohort & classroom
Flexible schedule
Total Credit Hours
72 semester credit hours
22 courses plus dissertation
Total Cost
$40,000/year; Includes all course materials
Length
Three years
2 years of coursework
1 year of dissertation work
Timeline
Applications are accepted until the cohort is full. A new cohort launches each Fall
Class Schedule
1st 2 years – in person 8x per year
3rd year – work independently with dissertation committee
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
Karen Karesh, Ph.D.
VDL, 2020
Director Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Workforce Development at Constellation
“As a two-time graduate of Benedictine University, I was already aware of the quality educational experience. However, after comparing programs across the country, Benedictine University offered access to experts in the field that no other university could match. In addition to this, the cohort experience with such smart, accomplished, and wonderful human beings was the icing on the cake!”
