Your Doctor of Strategic Leadership Degree Starts Here
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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.
Your degree will advance your career, no matter what industry you serve:
Communication & Media
Educational Services
Faith Communities
Healthcare Services
Information Systems
Management Services
Military, Defense & Security
Government & Public Services
WHAT CONCENTRATIONS CAN I CHOOSE?
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:
Leadership Coaching
Change Management
Strategic Foresight
Through your Doctor of Strategic Leadership, you’ll be grounded in theory and practice
vital to organizational success.
WHAT DISTINCT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
Spirit-Empowered Leadership
Critical Inquiry & Research Methods
Coaching & Talent Development
Organizational Culture & Design
Modeling Systems Change
Global Entrepreneurship
Collaborative Leadership
Innovation & Change Management
Decision and Data Analytics
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GRADUATE?
The DSL is 48-credit hour program. You could complete this degree in as little as
33 months when you enroll full-time. ORU considers full-time enrollment as taking
one 3-credit course in consecutive 7-week terms. With two courses per semester, Fall,
Spring, and Summer, students earn 18-credits a year to usually graduate in three years
or less.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS PROGRAM COST?
ORU's affordable tuition means your finances go further. In addition, many students
benefit from federal aid and our interest-free payment plan. To view your cost, click here.
ANY OTHER REASONS TO COMPLETE MY DEGREE ONLINE WITH ORU?
You’ll graduate on time with a team of Success Coaches who’ll walk with you every
step of the way.
You can apply ASAP given our Fall and Spring starts. You’ll have direct access to
our friendly admissions team.
You’ll study year-round but fit classes into your schedule to balance work and family
commitments.
Academic support with access to award-winning professors and helpful learning resources.
Meet up with your classmates every two weeks for an instructor-led virtual workshop.
Access classes anytime and anywhere with our mobile-friendly and user-friendly online
platform.
ORU Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with a world-class
curriculum developed by ORU faculty.
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.
Top Regional College
Ranked the Top Regional College in the West (US News & World Report)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
ORU offers financial opportunities for US and international students
140+ Nations
Join a community of believers from over 140 nations
Why ORU?
Why ORU?
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.
