Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Organizational Leadership
Study Business and Higher Education Administration with Liberty’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Online
Colleges and universities rely on strong leaders who can set strategic goals, carry out important administrative tasks, and equip others to achieve organizational objectives. With Liberty’s 100% online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Organizational Leadership, you can prepare to lead teams of people and oversee operations as a postsecondary education administrator.
This program offers core courses in higher education as well as specialized business training. You can develop core skills in business management and use that knowledge to help your school thrive. Maybe you are currently a leader at a higher education institution, or perhaps you want to work for an organization that helps shape educational policies and procedures. Either way, our online doctorate in organizational leadership can help you advance your education career or branch out into roles at nonprofits, corporations, or government agencies.
Partner with us and prepare to use business strategies to solve real-world education problems.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Higher Education Administration – Organizational Leadership Program?
- Explore essential business topics, such as logistics, risk management, or allocation of financial resources
- Hone your leadership skills and learn how to more effectively manage the people and resources in your organization
- Use applied research to solve organizational problems in higher education institutions
This program covers foundational topics in higher education as well as effective methods for addressing administrative challenges. With the organizational leadership specialization, you’ll have the freedom to mix and match courses so you can pursue your unique career goals.
You can choose from many of our business (BUSI) and business management and leadership (BMAL) courses, allowing you to diversify your skill set. You can then apply your business expertise to a career in university administration and help your institution better serve its students. Some of the subjects you could study include data analytics, leadership theory, strategic marketing management, workforce planning, and financial statement analysis.
Potential Careers for Graduates of Liberty’s Online Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Organizational Leadership Program
- Corporate director
- Curriculum specialist
- Educational consultant
- Management consultant
- Policy analyst
- Program director
- Training and development specialist
- University administrator
- University professor
- Vice president of organizational development
Benefits of Pursuing Your Education and Organizational Leadership Doctorate Online with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- You can complete your Ed.D. in organizational leadership in just 2.5 years!
- This program is available 100% online, which means you can earn your degree from anywhere in the world.
- Our faculty have years of experience working as educators and administrators.
Military Benefits for Our Online Organizational Leadership Doctorate
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC