UMass Global announces expanded admissions for Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program

UMass Global is now accepting applications from future students who want to begin the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program in January 2023.

Students need not wait for the fall; applications open for Ed.D. program's first January start

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 The University of Massachusetts Global has a new admissions option for students who want to earn a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership degree online. Now, for the first time, students can begin studies leading to an Ed.D. degree in January instead of waiting for a new academic year to begin in August or September.

"The new cohort of students will be joining a doctoral program with a demonstrated history of creating transformational leaders," School of Education associate dean Patrick Ainsworth said. "Students come from a variety of professions including education, emergency services, health care, business and industry, nonprofits, and the military."

“The new cohort of students will be joining a doctoral program with a demonstrated history of creating transformational leaders,” School of Education associate dean Patrick Ainsworth said.

UMass Global, formerly Brandman University, is now accepting applications from students who want to begin the program in January 2023. Students who join the Ed.D. program will participate in online classes. Immersions will take place virtually and face-to-face, with in-person attendance only required for one annual gathering. Students will complete a Transformational Change Project that aligns with their professional aspirations. This work can be applied for the betterment of their chosen organization prior to writing their dissertation.

The deadline for applications is December 16. Additional information is available online at the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership website.

About UMass Global
University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit online institution affiliated with University of Massachusetts and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs designed to be relevant to more than 90 career paths. UMass Global serves about 23,000 students, about 16,000 of whom are enrolled in academic credit programs. UMass Global offers fully online courses for students anywhere in the United States and for military personnel serving abroad. For more information, visit the university's website.