Atlantic International University
Doctorate in Strategic Planning

Honolulu, USA

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Doctorate in Strategic Planning at Atlantic International University is a distance, experiential doctorate using guided self-instruction, collaborative individualized curriculum, and flexible scheduling. It readies students to coordinate people and resources, develop policies and strategic plans, and manage programs across government, corporate, non-profit organizations. Keywords: strategic management, organizational leadership, resource management, online doctorate.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue senior strategy roles: strategic planner, chief strategy officer, director of strategic planning, organizational development consultant. They'll apply leadership, communication, problem-solving, technical and management skills. Professional supports include Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC), Strategic Planning Society and Journal of Business Strategies.

Doctor of Strategic Planning at AIU

The Doctorate of Strategic Management (BA) program prepares students for careers in managing organizational resources in government, profit and non-profit organizations, and graduate study. The job of the manager is to coordinate the activities of people and resources to accomplish the company’s objectives.

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The Doctorate of Strategic Management (BA) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Doctorate of Strategic Management (BA) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education.

This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? (Course and Curriculum)

Core Courses and Topics in Strategic Management

Business Planning Capstone
Financial Analysis for Business Managers
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Operations Management
Leadership Theory and Discovery
Strategic Management
Presentation Techniques
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Algebra
Statistics
Diversity in Society
Humanities
Social Science
Foundations of Business
Accounting
Microcomputer Applications
Professional Ethics
Corporate Finance
Business Law
Management
Marketing
International Business
Business Research

Orientation Courses

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Strategic Management

Doctorate Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Doctorate Thesis (5,000 words)
Publication: Each Doctorate of Strategic Management graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.