Walden University - Online PhD in Applied Management & Decision Sciences

Walden University - Online PhD in Applied Management & Decision Sciences

With over 30 years experience offering distance learning to professional adults, Walden University has developed accredited doctorate degree programs that fit your busy schedule. Walden University School of Psychology offers the following online applied management PhD degree programs with specializations:

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / General Program
This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, which prepares you to advance the knowledge and practice of management and leadership with a solid grounding in business, management and administrative disciplines, and with the latest best practices in business. The program's curriculum complements current business practices and technological advances-positioning Walden graduates as leaders for the new millennium.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Engineering Management
This specialization allows either practicing engineers who plan a move into management or engineers who are already managers to learn the social and behavioral aspects of management. Based on your applied research, you will gain understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st enterprise in term of such important management disciplines as leadership and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Finance
This specialization helps you build an understanding of financial theory, systems and practices on a foundation of management and decision sciences. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st century enterprise in terms of such important management disciplines as learning and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Information Systems Management
This specialization is designed for professionals working in the information technology field, or those with advanced degrees who want to move into this high-demand technology arena. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st century enterprise in terms of such important management disciplines as leadership and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Onilne Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Knowledge Management
This specialization prepares you to develop innovative solutions to the most critical organizational challenges through the effective identification, acquisition, storage, analysis, distribution, and use of explicit and trait knowledge. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding leadership and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Learning Management
This specialization prepares you to develop innovative solutions to the most critical organizational challenges through the effective education of adult learners. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st century enterprise in terms of such important management disciplines as leadership and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Leadership & Organizational Change
This specialization prepares you to promote effective leadership development, interpersonal relationships, and group and organizational dynamics, which in turn, lead to higher performance levels within an organization. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st century enterprise in terms of organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Online Ph.D. in Applied Management & Decision Sciences / Operations Research
This specialization (often referred to as Management Science or by the acronym OR/MS) prepares you to understand innovative approaches to operations management. Based on your applied research, you will gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the 21st century enterprise in terms of such important management disciplines as leadership and organizational change; knowledge and learning management; decision-making; and finance.

Residency-based education is a required part of all Ph.D. programs at Walden University, and several residency options are available. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.