Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship PhD Lead Innovation and Change
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Pioneer Your Industry or Launch Your Own Venture with Liberty’s PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship
Do you want to reach the pinnacle of your profession? Perhaps a PhD program is something that you’ve been considering, but you haven’t been able to find the right fit. You’re ambitious – you see opportunities that others don’t. You enjoy taking informed risks in business, and a PhD program with an entrepreneurial focus is something that interests you.
Let’s face it: not all entrepreneurs have PhDs. Some people are born with an inherent knack for realizing business opportunities, tactfully managing finances and resources, and flipping overlooked ventures into impressive business empires. If you already have these skills, our PhD program can further hone them.
Earning a PhD can help you command respect among peers, superiors, and hiring managers. If you think having the title “Doctor” in front of your name can be a difference-maker, you’re right. What you may not know, however, is that a PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship from Liberty University can be an even bigger difference-maker.
Why Choose Liberty’s Organizational Management PhD in Entrepreneurship Degree?
At Liberty, we understand that you’re no ordinary business professional. You’re intelligent, driven, and passionate, and you want to spend your time productively. Since 1971, we have had a vested interest in the success of our students. By choosing Liberty’s PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship degree, you’re choosing a degree program taught by esteemed professionals who have years of experience and a passion that matches yours.
A business PhD from Liberty University carries a distinct prestige that can help set you apart from your peers. Let us show you the Liberty difference. Partner with us, earn a life-changing credential that’s worth your time and effort, and take your career to new heights.
What Will You Study in Our Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship PhD Degree?
Our PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship degree is divided into 4 sections: organization and management courses, research classes, entrepreneurship studies, and a dissertation sequence.
In the organization and management section of your PhD, you will study how to manage and lead contemporary organizations. You will also study how to effectively lead organizational change, assess an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, and responsibly manage business risk. In addition, you’ll be taught how to manage human resources, think strategically, and create sound business strategies rooted in careful planning.
In the research section of your degree, you will study foundations of applied research methods. You will also be taught how to perform advanced qualitative and quantitative research procedures as you prepare to write your dissertation.
In the entrepreneurship specialization, you will examine the very spirit of entrepreneurship – from startup to exit strategy. Additionally, you’ll explore small business management and how to raise money for startups. If you’re already familiar with these subjects, great! Our courses are designed to build on your previous knowledge and help make you a more effective entrepreneur, manager, and fundraiser.
The dissertation phase of your PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship consists of 4 courses. In these courses, you will choose a topic you’re passionate about, conduct research on your topic, and present your paper to our School of Business faculty. Following the successful defense of your dissertation and completion of all preceding courses, you will have earned the title of “Doctor.”
Potential Career Opportunities
- Business consultant
- Business strategist
- Executive officer
- Professor
- Risk assessor
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under our School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
- View the PhD in Organization and Management Handbook for additional program information.
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Doctoral Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Doctoral Part Time | $650/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for the Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship PhD
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get a PhD in Entrepreneurship?
If you’re looking for a PhD in Entrepreneurship, Liberty’s PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship may be a great fit for you. Our degree program was designed with your success in mind. At Liberty, you can gain an advanced understanding of business strategy, methods for successfully growing an organization, and of course, advanced entrepreneurship.
This degree’s handpicked collection of entrepreneurship courses is designed to build on your previous business experience to help make you an even more knowledgeable, prepared professional. Don’t settle for just any PhD in Entrepreneurship. Choose Liberty’s PhD in Organization and Management – Entrepreneurship.
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