Grand Canyon University launched a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in May 2008. The degree is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with The Ken Blanchard College of Business. The Program  focuses on developing leaders capable of generating and applying new knowledge to achieve organizational outcomes.

Students will study the major bodies of literature in leadership by critically reflecting on existing theory and identifying appropriate applications of theory in educational, business, and other organizational environments. Students will also develop academic and organizational research expertise.

The first cohort of students  is currently in class with  new cohorts scheduled to begin in Fall 08 and Spring 09. The Program adopts a hybrid model which combines the online modality with 3 face-to-face residencies. The curriculum is taught by faculty from the College of Education and The Ken Blanchard College of Business.