Innovation
Doctor of Philosophy
73 Credit Hours
Description
Innovation connects creative processes with organizational and social realities. The program develops advanced capabilities in innovation processes across a diverse array of contexts including business, government, education, social movements, science, health, and technology. Students in this degree may choose to focus areas such as intellectual property, business transformation, innovation processes, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (see the course offerings for additional options). Students will learn skills specific to leading innovative teams, and how to manage the delicate balance of hierarchical and distributive leadership structures to yield innovative outcomes.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of innovation theories, processes, and practices in the US and globally
- Graduates will demonstrate a mastery of the analytical and methodological tools needed to evaluate and conduct research in the area of innovation
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research in the area of innovation
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to communicate their disciplinary knowledge and research outcomes to diverse audiences including teaching students
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to assess ethical issues and apply ethical theories and practices in their professional context.
Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Current resume
- Writing sample or purpose statement
- Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
- No GMAT or GRE required
Graduation Requirements
In order to become a candidate for graduation a student:
- Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at CU;
- Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C (higher for some programs);
- Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
- Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Carolina University.
Courses
Professional Core (21 Credit Hours)
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Professional Electives (19 Credit Hours)
3 Credit Hours
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Research Core (15 Credit Hours)
3 Credit Hours
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3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive Exam (0 Credit Hours)
0 Credit Hours
Dissertation Courses (18 Credit Hours)
6 Credit Hours
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6 Credit Hours