Application Information Instructional Delivery Model Students in this program demonstrate competency by completing an individualized program of study within a curriculum developed by Walden faculty. The advanced KAM curriculum concentrates on organizational theory and behavior, decision sciences, finance and current management practices. Students choosing a specialization complete advanced KAMs appropriate to their specialized area of study.
All students complete a dissertation based on an original inquiry.
The KAM, which stands for Knowledge Area Module, is the curricular framework and basis for four of the University s doctoral programs. The KAM model requires students to complete self-directed research and learning activities within a broadly conceptualized subject area. Students write learning agreements, set goals, and discuss desired outcomes with their faculty mentor. Students demonstrate their learning in a scholarly paper submitted to faculty for approval. Students investigate a range of theories and concepts in the breadth section.