Oral Roberts University's Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) is a multi-disciplinary program for mid- to senior career professionals who are passionate about their purpose and about solving real-world problems through participatory research. Upon completion, the DSL graduate is able to recast their future, create meaningful change, and cultivate talent through coaching.
More than this, ORU’s commitment to educating the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—can truly set you apart as a Spirit-empowered leader with a doctoral degree. You’ll step into your destiny as a whole leader who can empower individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their God-given potential.
Doctor of Strategic Leadership is ORU's top online doctorate program! With students from all over the globe and world-class professors, you will create meaningful changes to your lifestyle and professional career.
Building on distinct core courses and in preparation for your doctoral project, second-year DSL students take a 3-course concentration that qualifies them to sit for a credentialing exam in one of three areas:
Through your Doctor of Strategic Leadership, you’ll be grounded in theory and practice vital to organizational success.
What Concentrations Can I Choose?
Building on distinct core courses, students take a 3-course concentration that will
grow them in a specific field within their industry. ORU Online offers the following
three concentrations:
Your degree will advance your career, no matter what industry you serve:
Ask us about our introductory 7-day Graduate Orientation class that will jump-start your doctoral studies--experience what students worldwide have gained from earning a degree with ORU Online.
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Oral Roberts University is one of the largest and most influential Christian universities in the world. We develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Spirit-empowered leaders come to ORU, not to “stay” in their faith, but to GROW in faith.