EARN YOUR DEGREE.
GROW YOUR CAREER.
Earning a doctorate from Concordia University Wisconsin opens the door to a wide range of high-level career opportunities across industries. Each of our online doctorate programs is designed to equip you with the leadership, research, and strategic skills necessary to thrive in executive positions, academia, or consulting.
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA): Graduates are prepared for senior executive roles such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), or business consultant. The DBA also equips professionals for leadership positions in strategic planning, innovation management, and organizational leadership.
- PhD in Business Administration: This program prepares you for a career in academia, such as becoming a university professor or researcher. Alternatively, it can also lead to high-level roles in business consulting or organizational leadership, where you will apply research-driven strategies to solve complex business challenges.
- PhD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement: This degree empowers graduates to conduct advanced research and shape the future of leadership and innovation across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, and business. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Director of Continuous Improvement, Chief Innovation Officer, or university faculty, where they will influence policy, drive organizational change, and contribute to the scholarly advancement of continuous improvement practices.
- EdD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement: This degree equips graduates with the practical skills to lead continuous improvement initiatives in education, healthcare, and business sectors. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Director of Continuous Improvement, Chief Innovation Officer, or Educational Leader, where they will oversee the implementation of sustainable improvement strategies, fostering innovation and driving performance within their organizations.
CAREER OUTLOOK
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for senior executives, management consultants, and educational leaders is projected to grow over the next decade. These roles offer competitive salaries, with the median salary for top executives exceeding $100,000 per year, and the demand for postsecondary teachers (including leadership and business professors) is expected to grow by 12% through 2031.
In sectors like education, healthcare, and business, there is an increasing need for leaders who can drive continuous improvement and foster innovation, making our online degrees particularly valuable in today’s job market. Graduates with these degrees are well-positioned to take on leadership roles such as Chief Innovation Officer, Director of Continuous Improvement, or Educational Leader, bringing strategic insight and evidence-based practices to enhance organizational performance. Additionally, business leaders with these credentials will be in high demand for their ability to navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and lead organizational transformation.
CAREER PATHS
Open the door to an array of exciting career opportunities. Graduates are prepared to step into influential roles such as Chief Executive Officer, Business Consultant, University Faculty, Director of Operations, Chief Innovation Officer, or Organizational Change Consultant. Whether you’re aiming to lead corporate strategy, drive innovation, or shape the next generation of professionals through teaching, a doctorate provides the expertise and credentials to achieve your goals. Our programs are tailored to equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in leadership positions across industries, academia, and beyond.
Graduates of the DBA program advance into positions such as:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Business Consultant
- Director of Strategy
- Organizational Leadership Consultant
Graduates of the PhD in Business Administration advance their careers in roles such as:
- University Professor
- Business Researcher
- Senior Business Consultant
- Director of Business Development
- Academic Dean
PhD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement graduates secure roles such as:
- University Professor
- Business Researcher
- Senior Business Consultant
- Director of Business Development
- Academic Dean
- Education Leader
Graduates of the EdD in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement program elevate their careers into impactful roles such as:
- Chief Innovation Officer (CINO)
- Director of Continuous Improvement
- Educational Leader (e.g., School Superintendent, Principal)
- Organizational Change Consultant
- Improvement Specialist or Manager in business, education, or nonprofit sectors