BS in Accounting (Online)

New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals who possess up-to-date financial and business knowledge. This online Accounting bachelor's specialization will help you develop the important technical, professional, ethical, and interpersonal skills you need to succeed in this fast-growing field. Your coursework will also provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company’s success. You may delve deeper into certain business areas by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing professional accounting, auditing, or other financial recording and reporting positions in a wide variety of business, nonprofit, government, or financial service settings.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Business Administration (Online)

Develop the breadth of management, interpersonal, and professional skills required to advance in today's complex business world. Focus your electives in such areas as finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, or leadership to design a program that meets your professional goals and needs. Others may want to choose a variety of electives to develop knowledge of many different areas of business, some with an eye toward starting their own business, others with a desire to use their skills in a wide range of industries, including health care, financial services, retail, and manufacturing. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level business positions or seeking to advance their careers in a variety of business functions and settings. Capella offers concentrations in Marketing, Finance, and Project Management.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Emergency Management (Online)

Advance your career in the fast-growing field of emergency management. This undergraduate specialization provides an overview of public safety research, theory, and principles within an emergency management framework. The curriculum focuses on such topics as emergency planning and decision-making, homeland security, disaster response and recovery, and hazard identification and mitigation. A capstone project provides the opportunity to apply and demonstrate emergency management skills gained during the course of the program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or deeper expertise in emergency management, or are planning to transition from the military into a civilian public safety career.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Finance (Online)

Regulatory reforms and economic expansion have driven growth in the financial sector, including financial analyst and personal financial advisor positions. This online Finance specialization is designed to provide you the financial management, interpersonal, and professional skills you need to help companies or individuals achieve optimal returns while maintaining financial and reporting integrity. Your coursework will provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company’s success. Elective courses allow you to deepen your knowledge in such areas as international finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and real estate. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior professional positions in finance-related occupations or industries, including banking, insurance, investment, mortgage, and brokerage firms.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Health Care Management (Online)

Advance your career with this Health Care Management specialization that focuses on both business skills and health care knowledge, a sought-after combination in the health care field. Designed around national industry standards, the curriculum will help you build foundational business skills in management, marketing, human resources, communication, and finance, and increase your knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, health care laws and regulations, and other information important to managing within a health care environment. People likely to choose this specialization include technicians or professionals in health care or related fields who want to advance to supervisory or management positions in health care institutions, insurance companies, or other health-focused organizations.

You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.

BS in Human Resource Management (Online)

Over the last decade, the human resource function has moved beyond personnel management and development to become a strategic cornerstone in many organizations, increasing the need for professionals with specialized human resources skills, as well as a sound foundation of general business skills. This Human Resource Management bachelor's specialization offers a strong background in human resource functions, including compensation and benefits management, recruiting and retention, employee development, and labor relations. It also provides an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company’s success. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior specialist positions in recruitment, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and other human resources fields.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Information Technology Project Management (Online)

With today's smaller budgets and tighter deadlines, project managers who can deliver the desired results on time and on budget are a valuable business resource. Develop the skills to effectively lead and manage complex Information Technology projects with this Project Management specialization built around the competencies in "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"(PMBOK® Guide), a globally recognized standard for project management. Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your bachelor's in project management and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing project lead or coordinator positions with corporations, consulting firms, or government agencies.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Management and Leadership (Online)

In today's efficiency-driven business environment, the ability to lead people and manage resources continues to be increasingly important. The focus of this business specialization in Management and Leadership is on developing the skills and competencies necessary to successfully manage people and organizations within a for-profit, nonprofit or government organization. Your course work will provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with functions across your organization, while building such management and leadership-focused skills as team collaboration, operations management, strategic planning, and change management. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing team lead or supervisory positions in business, retail, government, or military organizations.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Project Management (Online)

Businesses are recognizing the value of project management beyond its traditional use in Information Technology. This specialization is designed to offer the core business knowledge and project management skills you need to apply traditional project management techniques to cross-functional business initiatives. It is built around the competencies in "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide), a globally recognized standard for project management. Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your bachelor’s in IT and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this project management specialization are often interested in pursuing project lead or coordinator positions in corporations, consulting firms, or government agencies.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS in Retail Management (Online)

Increase your career opportunities in the dynamic, diverse retail industry. Many retailers prefer a business-focused college degree when hiring or promoting to fill professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. This undergraduate Retail Management specialization offers a strong foundation in general business disciplines, including management, marketing, human resources, organizational communications, and finance. The retail-focused course work includes retail management, store operations, merchandising, pricing, competitive analysis and planning, and legal and ethical considerations in managing a retail operation. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing lead, supervisory, or management positions at the retail store level, or specialist/analyst positions within a retail department or corporate headquarters.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

DBA in Leadership (Online)

Develop the advanced the skills and knowledge to lead organizations, educate the next generation of business leaders, or provide high-value consulting services. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics, plus intensive course work designed to help you develop skills in systems thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, reflective thinking, and statistical thinking that enable leaders to build productive relationships and strengthen an organization’s viability. Synthesize established theory with your own values and goals to build leadership skills that benefit your organization and the broader business community. Explore a systemic view of business leadership to grow your ability to develop leaders at all levels of an organization. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience offers further networking opportunities and provides firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of business leadership.

DBA in Business Intelligence (Online)

Prepare yourself to become a leader in business intelligence and complete an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. The curriculum incorporates information technology management, information science, quantitative analysis, decision science, and management science into a single specialization focused on strategic and tactical decision making in such areas as data warehousing, modeling, and analysis. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your course work and dissertation in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the field of business intelligence.

Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

DBA in Finance (Online)

Understand finance theory and practice at an advanced level while improving your ability to influence others and drive results. Gain the skills, knowledge, and informed perspective to lead organizations, provide strategic finance advice, or educate the next generation of finance professionals. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, leadership, and ethics, plus intensive coursework that explores current and emerging global finance theory, financial institutions, financial reporting, and investment and portfolio management. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience is an invaluable component of the program, offering further networking opportunities and providing firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and supportive mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in 3 years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of finance.

DBA in Global Operations & Supply Chain Management (Online)

Advance your knowledge of global operations and supply chain management while completing an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. The curriculum, which reflects the major knowledge areas of leading professional organizations, emphasizes global environment assessment; supply chain management strategy and functions; demand forecasting; and global logistics. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an international field experience, designed to provide multinational networking, increased cultural literacy, and a global operations learning experience. This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your coursework and dissertation in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, or related fields.

Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia .

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

DBA in Human Resource Management (Online)

Expand your opportunities and enhance the performance of organizations by gaining the knowledge and skills needed to teach, consult, lead, practice, and conduct research in the field of human resource management. Building on a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, and ethics, this doctoral specialization focuses on diverse demographic and cultural perspectives, the influence of new technologies on the workplace, and the impact of the dynamic external work environment on human resource management practices. Gain an international perspective that can enable you to integrate theory and practice in addressing global workforce issues. Explore the influence of multidisciplinary theories on current human resource management practices to construct a foundation that you can apply to your own business or research. Evaluate research and best practices that foster an innovative workplace and attract, develop, and retain top talent in organizations. Find opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience offers further networking opportunities and provides firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

DBA in Marketing (Online)

Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, provide strategic marketing advice, or educate the next generation of marketing professionals. Deepen your understanding of marketing concepts, theories, and research through real-world application, while improving your ability to influence others and drive results. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, leadership, and ethics, plus intensive coursework that emphasizes the global nature of business, the role of media and technological integration in marketing strategy and execution, and the many ways that culture influences consumer marketing. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience is an invaluable component of the program, offering further networking opportunities and providing firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in 3 years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of marketing.

DBA in Strategy & Innovation (Online)

Strengthen your ability to identify innovation opportunities, develop breakthrough strategies, and create an organizational environment that enables innovation and change. This specialization provides a theoretical and practical orientation to the strategies organizations use to create and sustain industry-changing innovations and compete in today’s business environment. You will also explore global perspectives of strategic business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your coursework and applied dissertation project in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of organizational strategy and innovation.

Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

DHA in General Health Administration (Online)

Strengthen your management and leadership capabilities with this online DHA specialization designed to provide a broad, generalist perspective in health administration, including health care business practices and finance. The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. In the General Health Administration specialization, you can choose to focus on such topics as U.S. or global health policy, health care advocacy, leadership, and strategic vision and planning. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional health care setting. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing executive positions in the health care industry.

Review of this program is pending in AZ, KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN

DHA in Health Care Leadership (Online)

Advance your knowledge of leadership theories, concepts, and techniques to produce positive and innovative organizational outcomes, meet organizational goals and objectives, and support top organizational performance. The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. The Health Care Leadership specialization focuses on such topics as contemporary leadership roles, strategic vision and planning, and evidence-based leadership in health care, in addition to core courses covering advanced health administration concepts and practices. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional health care setting. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership positions in the health care industry.

Review of this program is pending in AZ, KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN

Doctor of Public Administration (Online)

Prepare to teach, consult, or lead on issues involving public policy and public administration. Expand your expertise with Capella University’s DPA General Public Administration specialization. You’ll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field and bring insights from their experiences in regional, national, and international public sector environments, including the U.N., the U.S. Army, and local and state government agencies. This online doctoral specialization helps you strengthen your leadership and collaboration skills through a wide range of activities. You’ll use course work, interactive simulations, case studies, and field experiences to connect with your faculty and professional peers and deepen your understanding of the field. You’ll study how public policies and practices enhance public value and collaboration. You’ll learn to integrate theoretical and practical approaches to developing policies. And you’ll develop research competencies that help you solve complex problems specific to the field. People likely to choose this specialization include public administrators who want to pursue leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or the political arena; or faculty positions in the fields of public administration, public affairs, and political science.

DrPH in Health Advocacy and Leadership (Online)

Increase your effectiveness as a public health advocate and leader and make an immediate impact in your field through an applied public health research project. This professional doctorate, developed around national public health curriculum standards, is one of few online DrPH specializations in Health Advocacy and Leadership. The curriculum emphasizes leadership theories and principles; public health program and policy planning, implementation, and evaluation; factors that contribute to population-based health disparities, nationally and globally; and communication, collaboration, advocacy, and leadership strategies used to address public health issues. All courses are taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Capella’s multidisciplinary approach to public health education also provides you with opportunities to collaborate with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership positions in government, private, or community-based public health organizations.

Review of this specialization is pending in ND and SC.

MBA in Accounting (Online)

New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals with deep knowledge of the important role accounting information plays in corporate decision-making. This MBA Accounting specialization will expand your knowledge in areas such as budget planning and control, audit and evaluation of controls, and financial measurement, documentation, and reporting. This specialization is also designed to help you build the strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. People who pursue this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or management positions in accounting, auditing, and other financial recording and reporting functions. This program can be completed in two years.

MBA in Business Intelligence (Online)

Play a key role in strategic decision making by strengthening your ability to develop meaningful business insights by leveraging information from multiple, disparate data sources. Capella’s Business Intelligence MBA specialization provides a foundational overview of core business disciplines and leadership skills with a focus on the statistical methods, modeling tools, and data collection and reporting techniques used in business intelligence. Specialization topics include management decision theory and practice; business analytic tools used for data management, cleaning, mining, and reporting; effective presentation approaches; and ethical considerations associated with the acquisition and use of information. People who choose this specialization often pursue positions as business, data, or management analysts, or management positions in the field of business information and business intelligence. This program can be completed in two years, taking one course each six-week session, or in less time if you enroll in multiple courses each session or receive credit for prior course work or certifications.

Review of this program/specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN.

MBA in Entrepreneurship (Online)

Develop core business competencies focused on starting, building, or advising entrepreneurial ventures. Capella’s Entrepreneurship MBA specialization provides a foundation in financial accounting, global marketing, operations management, data analysis, and other key disciplines needed to achieve business success. The curriculum also examines the advantages and disadvantages of various entrepreneurial business structures, funding options, and growth and exit strategies. You will explore entrepreneurial leadership roles and styles to help identify your own style and strengths as an entrepreneur. People who choose this specialization may include current or potential entrepreneurs, new business development managers within an existing business, and business consultants who advise entrepreneurs. This program can be completed in two years, taking one course each six-week session, or in less time if you enroll in multiple courses each session or receive credit for prior course work or certifications.

Review of this program/specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN.

MBA in Finance (Online)

Enhance your general business acumen while expanding your knowledge in such areas of finance as investment and portfolio management, international finance, bank management, risk management, or financial markets. This Finance MBA specialization is designed to help you build the financial analysis and strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management as a partner in making key business decisions. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing middle- to senior-level management positions in financial institutions or finance departments. This program can be completed in two years.

MBA in General Business Administration (Online)

Build critical business skills and gain the credentials you need to advance your career with this General MBA specialization. You will engage in a thorough study of core business functions, paired with professional effectiveness course work that emphasizes best practices for leading and managing others in such skill areas as change management, team building, and employee development. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management, director-level, or consulting positions in a wide variety of corporate settings. This program can be completed in two years.

MBA in Global Operations & Supply Chain Management (Online)

Advance your knowledge of both global operations and supply chain management with this targeted MBA specialization, one of the few online MBAs to address both areas of expertise. Effective supply chain management is increasingly recognized as a competitive differentiator among companies, and rapid globalization has created an even more urgent need for these in-demand skills. This Global Operations and Supply Chain Management MBA specialization is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of company operations from a global perspective, with a focus on the leveraging effects of the supply chain on organizational performance. The curriculum covers such topics as global supply chain design and management, integrated logistics, global strategic sourcing, knowledge management systems, and financial management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or consulting positions in operations, supply chain management, manufacturing, purchasing, or related fields. This program can be completed in two years.

MBA in Health Care Management (Online)

Increase your career potential in the fast-growing field of health care management, where a master's degree is the standard credential for most positions. This MBA Health Care Management specialization is designed to strengthen the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry. The curriculum, designed using guidelines outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, includes a thorough study of health care strategic and financial management, health care policy analysis, and legal and ethical considerations within the industry. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing mid-level management or executive positions in the health care industry or in organizations serving the health care industry.

MBA in Human Resource Management (Online)

Human resource managers are increasingly recognized as important contributors to overall business success. This MBA specialization in Human Resource Management is designed to strengthen your ability to perform this strategic role. The emphasis is on immediate application of the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and human resource strategies. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing human resource management positions in a business setting.

MBA in Information Technology Management (Online)

With the expanded use of Information Technology in all facets of business, including e-commerce, skilled professionals who possess both Information Technology and business expertise are in high demand. This Information Technology Management MBA is designed to help you develop the skills you need to leverage Information Technology to enhance business competitiveness, assess the impact of advances in technology on business, and interact effectively with executive management as a strategic business partner. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management and director-level positions in IT functions that require both Information Technology and business expertise.