Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D)

For Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D), tuition is $820 Per Credit Hour.

This practice-based doctorate is for professionals navigating complex organizational challenges. It strengthens how individuals lead by grounding learning in the Adaptive Leadership framework to build capacity for mobilizing others and driving progress. Students develop skills to diagnose organizational needs and improve personal and organizational effectiveness.

Focus areas include Foundations of Adaptive Leadership, Organizational Systems Analysis, Applied Leadership Research Methods, Global Leadership Perspectives, Dissertation in Practice, Leadership Intervention Evaluation.

The program comprises 57 credit hours structured into four phases. Students complete coursework one at a time in eight-week blocks with monthly in-person sessions and online work, followed by a dissertation in practice.

The programme totals about 57 credit hours. This is a hybrid program delivered over 34 months, featuring a week-long summer intensive, monthly in-person sessions (Friday evening and Saturday), and online coursework. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.