St. Davids, PA: Eastern University is thrilled to announce that its PhD in Organizational Leadership placed on the Forbes list for Top 10 Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs for the third straight year. The prestigious business media site also gave the program “Best for Experiential Learning” designation.
The Forbes list ranked 196 accredited, nonprofit universities offering the degree program at a doctoral level heavily weighting student experiences and credibility to identify the top programs. According to Forbes, “Our research found that Eastern University’s (a Christian university) Ph.D. in organizational leadership is the best program for experiential learning. Each year of the program, students attend three in-person residencies on campus for more than three days, during which they can interact and collaborate with students in their cohort and their instructors.”
Eastern’s PhD in Organizational Leadership equips students to serve as transformational change agents in business and beyond, offering three specialization tracks so that students can customize the curriculum to their interest and expertise. The program offers a unique, faith-centered, scholarly development experience through rigorous online coursework, in-person residencies, and individualized research coaching leading to professional presentations and publications.
Eastern’s program is flexible for working professionals. It helps students expand their professional network with global peers from diverse industries and develop advanced qualitative and quantitative research skills. The cohort model allows for individualized mentoring from dedicated faculty as students progress through the program together, often developing life-long relationships.
“Every year, our faculty and students have elevated the program through their dedication to faith, reason, and justice as a foundation for advancing leadership. Our emphasis is on supporting working professional leaders for entry into the world of research and scholarly contribution, as well as advancing leadership practices in their current workplace.”
Forbes’ methodology examines 15 data points from reliable, third-party data sources in the categories of credibility, affordability, student outcomes, and student experience. Data points such as graduation rate, median earnings 10 years post-graduation, tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, and more inform the ranking. Among the top 10 schools, Eastern is pleased to have ranked #1 in graduation rate, showcasing a commitment to ensuring our students cross the finish line with value-added theoretical and practical education of excellence.
“Our PhD program has thrived for over 20 years due to our combination of research excellence and flexible online learning. Our cohort model helps develop strong relationships among students and faculty, creating a supportive community throughout the doctoral journey.”
For more information on Eastern’s PhD in Organizational Leadership, visit eastern.edu/phd.
About Eastern University
Eastern University is a Christian university enrolling approximately 10,000 students in over 140 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs available online. Eastern’s core values of faith, reason, and justice are woven into all of its educational programs. For more information visit eastern.edu or contact Erin Ahlefeld, Communications & Public Relations Manager: erin.ahlefeld@eastern.edu.