People with Doctoral degrees in Business from Capella earn an average of $42,000more per year than people who only hold a Master's degree.
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DBA Doctor of Business Administration Accounting specialization
Overview
Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, provide high-value consulting services, or educate the next generation of accounting professionals. In this online DBA program, you'll evaluate advanced theoretical constructs, standards and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. With intensive instruction in electronic research technologies, specialized courses, and in-person learning experiences, you'll prepare to conduct efficient, effective global research.
You'll also have the opportunity to participate in Capella's international experience. This optional trip is designed to provide multinational networking, increased cultural literacy and global operations learning 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. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and supportive mentoring create a clear path toward completing the program in 3 years.
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Degree outcomes
With your DBA in Accounting from Capella, you'll learn to evaluate evolving conceptual models, theoretical frameworks and technological and organizational systems and their implications for accounting theory and practice. You'll also have the skills to evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks that guide accounting theory and practice, assess cultural and societal perspectives influencing accounting practice in the global era, and exhibit proficiency in research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
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Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online DBA in Accounting include CFO, business researcher, controller, consultant, vice president of finance, senior auditor or faculty member. Potential workplaces include: corporation, accounting or consulting firm, nonprofit organization, university or government agency.