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Doctor of Mangement

(DMgt degree)

Purpose

The Doctor of Management (DMgt) program is designed to meet the needs of executives and managers who require specialized management education, while equipping professionals for teaching, training, and consulting roles as knowledge specialists. In addition to reflecting the mission of the School of Management, this program uniquely integrates the School of Management's focus on management as a liberal art, integration of faith and ethics into managerial practice, global understanding, and a commitment to service. The structure and focus of the Doctor of Management program reflects the mission of the School of Management and the university as a whole.

Students select one of two available tracks in the program: Executive Management or Management Education. The Executive Management track serves the needs of current organizational leaders (corporate and nonprofit) seeking to increase their effectiveness through earning a professional doctorate. Distinctives of this track include an emphasis on a broad understanding of the management role from a variety of disciplinary and historical perspectives, grounding in organizational theory, an international focus (including an overseas component), and special attention to the demands of senior executive roles. The Management Education track is designed for those interested in teaching, training, and consulting in the organizational or educational setting. Distinctives of this track include coursework in educational theory, practice, and trends, and a teaching practicum.

Program Objectives

Educational Objectives

To enable students to:

• Integrate faith, moral character, and sound ethical reasoning into managerial practice
• Understand the important issues and trends facing organizations in an increasingly global society
• Be equipped with the concepts, theories, and methodologies that enable them to conduct organizational research
• Master cross-cultural competencies that enable them to lead diverse groups in a global society

Professional Objectives

The Executive Management track seeks to enable students to:

• Lead organizational and societal change efforts
• Understand the practice of management as a liberal art, improving personal effectiveness by applying insights from a variety of academic disciplines
• View the management role from a variety of disciplinary and historical perspectives

The Management Education track seeks to enable students to:

• Understand the role of human relations, knowledge management, training, and development in the modern organization
• Acquire additional expertise in selected subject areas tailored to individual interests (marketing, leadership, nonprofit, enterprise development, crisis management)
• Demonstrate effective instructional strategies and practices acquired through mastering educational principles and hands-on experience

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the DMgt program must hold both a four-year baccalaureate degree and approved master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (students holding both bachelor's and master's degrees from George Fox will not be admitted to the program unless granted a special exemption by the DMgt admissions committee), with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final ?? years of course work. In addition, applicants must complete the following to be considered for admission to the program:

• Doctor of management application form and application fee
• Submit one official transcript from each college/university attended
• Verification of ?? years of full-time work experience with at least ?? of those years in a professional, managerial, or instructional role
• Three letters of reference (as specified in admissions materials)
• A current resumé
• A sample of academic writing from prior coursework, which demonstrates the applicant's ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and evaluate research
• A personal statement describing the applicant's vision for her or his future contribution as a result of completing this degree (not to exceed three pages)
• A formal interview (invitation will be extended to those meeting initial program criteria)
• Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or higher

Should the DMgt Admissions Committee extend the invitation for a formal interview, applicants should be prepared to discuss the following topics during the interview:

• Previous work experience, particularly related to management and/or education
• Academic background
• Evidence of scholarly interest and ability
• Reasons for seeking admission to the doctoral program in management; relation to personal mission and vision
• Areas of personal research interest

Admission is competitive and openings are limited. Applicants are admitted up to the enrollment cap if there is consensus by the DMgt Admissions Committee that:

• The applicant's personal mission and goals can be reached through completion of the doctor of management degree
• The applicant's interests and needs can be reasonably satisfied with the program's existing resources and areas of focus
• The applicant's aptitude, attitude, demonstrated writing and research skills, and motivation are adequate for successful completion of doctoral study
• The applicant has demonstrated successful performance as a student in prior academic settings
• The applicant has demonstrated the requisite experience and successful performance in prior management and instructional roles

Transfer Credit

Transfer of up to 9 hours credit beyond the master's degree is allowed toward the DMgt program from accredited graduate schools. Students must have earned a grade of B or better for a course to be considered for transfer. In addition, only courses taken elsewhere within 10 years of the date of matriculation to the DMgt program will be considered for transfer. Transferability of credits earned at this institution and transferred to another is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Consult the registrar's office for information on eligibility of transfer credit.

Residence Requirements

Of the 54 hours required for the DMgt program, a minimum of 45 hours must be taken in resident study at George Fox University. All work leading to the DMgt must be completed within ?? years from the time of matriculation. Extension of this limit requires approval of the School of Management Faculty. However, only one such extension may be considered due to special circumstances, such as ill health. Reinstatement to the program after withdrawal requires Admissions Committee action and may subject the student to additional requirements for the degree.

Course Requirements

The Doctor of Management program is generally ?? years in length with 54 semester hours of course work required as a minimum for graduation. Of those hours, 9 are in core management courses, 19 in doctoral research and project, and 26 hours in specific track courses.

Other Degree Requirements

Students will be evaluated annually by program faculty to certify their ability to continue in the program. This evaluation includes:

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the doctor of management degree students must:

• Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 54 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Achieve no grade lower than a B in all core courses. If a grade of a B- or lower is received in a designated course, that course must be retaken (for more specific information, please refer to the student handbook).
• Successfully complete four written qualifying essays.
• Be admitted to candidacy for the degree.
• Submit an approved written doctoral project.
• Successfully defend the written project.

Curriculum Plan

Note:

â? Students must maintain continuous enrollment in the doctoral research project until completion. BUSG 805 is required for students who do not finish their dissertation research within the minimum 8 hours. BUSG 805 is repeatable until the dissertation is finished.

â?¡Students may waive EDFL 701 and/or EDFL 702 based on equivalent graduate work from other university programs. Students must replace waived courses with approved electives in the Doctor of Management program. The program director, school dean, and the registrar must approve the waiver.

School of Management Course Descriptions