LTU’s integration of AI, big data, digital platforms, and innovation strategies sets these programs apart. Students learn from faculty who are scholars and industry leaders who provide real-world perspectives. This exposure offers a holistic learning experience that enriches academic inquiry with practical insights in a flexible format.
Both programs are delivered 100% online, providing an unparalleled flexibility that respects professional commitments and allows students the autonomy to engage with coursework on their schedules, empowering them to balance life, education, and careers seamlessly.
“Our new doctoral programs represent the next chapter in LTU’s 92-year legacy of producing industry-leading, transformative professionals,” said LTU President Tarek Sobh, PhD. “They are designed to prepare and empower professionals to lead that change, whether in healthcare systems or global enterprises.”
Aligning Practice and Policy
As Michigan’s first DHS program, LTU’s offering is designed to prepare any working professional in the allied health sciences for research and advanced leadership roles. Comprising 54 credit hours across 18 courses, the curriculum builds skills crucial for leadership in academia and healthcare administration. The DHS is an unmatched opportunity for clinicians, educators, and administrators and focuses on digital health, data-driven decision-making, and equity-driven leadership. Graduates will be equipped to transform patient outcomes, lead systemic innovation, and advance health policy — from wherever they are in the world.
The ideal DHS candidates are adult learners in healthcare roles such as allied health professionals, administrators, nurses, PAs, and health educators. They typically earn a master’s degree and may include IT and business staff, healthcare marketers, pharmaceutical researchers, insurance claims adjudicators, and nursing home managers.
The DHS curriculum features competency-based assessments, interprofessional learning, micro-credentialing, and a culminating project that progresses through sequential courses — from proposal to presentation. It builds essential workplace skills like communication, critical thinking, and time management. Doctoral students customize their research projects, serving as dissertations, with faculty guidance, presenting findings to peers and colleagues.
Steering Strategic Innovation
In the current era of technological disruption, businesses demand leaders with theoretical knowledge and the capability to implement strategic innovations. LTU’s DBA program addresses this need, focusing on applied research and emerging technologies. Executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants will find themselves well-equipped to solve complex business problems with 30 credits of coursework coupled with 24 credits of dissertation research.
With a focus on applied research, emerging technologies, and strategic leadership, the DBA program empowers professionals to solve complex business challenges and shape the future of industry. The DBA program’s curriculum enhances leadership and strategic thought processes, equipping students with skills to contribute significantly to industries and academia. Networking within a global cohort offers insights into diverse markets and challenges, further broadening learning experiences.
LTU’s DBA program, AACSB-accredited and research-focused, is designed for aspiring leaders aiming for next-generation industry and technology roles, serving as a strong alternative to a PhD for those pursuing advanced careers in academia or industry.
DBA students will have unique opportunities to engage with real-world innovation through the Centrepolis Accelerator and exposure to sectors like additive manufacturing and FinTech.
