Occupational Risk Management, Ph.D.

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The PhD in Occupational Risk Management degree is for current professionals in the safety and occupational construction field. The degree provides a path for Occupational Risk Management personnel to explore new ground in the rapidly evolving world of the commercial and governmental safety and industrial construction, also hygiene. Students pursue a deep proficiency in this area using an interdisciplinary methodology, cutting-edge research, and dynamic faculty. Graduates will contribute significantly to the Occupational Risk Management field through the creation of new knowledge, ideas, and technology. The Ph.D. in Occupational Risk Management program is designed as a doctorate by research where students will quickly become able to engage in leadership, research, and publishing.

All required courses are offered exclusively online in an 8-week asynchronous format.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to

Incorporate the theoretical basis and practical applications of Occupational Risk Management into their professional work.
Demonstrate the highest mastery of the needs of Occupational Risk Management.
Evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent/alternative/contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Occupational Risk Management challenges.
Contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Occupational Risk Management.
Be leaders in solving Occupational Risk Management problems.

Course Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy 60 Credits

ORM 800 - Occupational Risk Management Research Background 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 810 - Occupational Risk Management Research Methodologies 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 820 - Occupational Risk Management Future Demands 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 830 - Strategies for Occupational Risk Management 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 840 - Occupational Risk Management Research Proposal 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 900 - Occupational Risk Management Doctoral Writing I 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 910 - Occupational Risk Management Doctoral Writing II 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 920 - Occupational Risk Management Doctoral Writing III 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 930 - Occupational Risk Management Doctoral Writing IV 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
ORM 940 - Occupational Risk Management Doctoral Defense 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Notes

This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research. Students who are not prepared to defend after completion of the 60 credits will be required to enroll in RSC-899, a one-credit, eight-week continuation course.
Students are required to be continuously enrolled/registered in the RSC-899 course until they successfully complete their dissertation defense/exegesis.

Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

Occupational Risk Management, Ph.D.

Student Outcomes

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