DBA Doctor of Business Administration Leadership specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 82

Core Courses

48 course quarter credits.

Specialization Courses

16 course quarter credits.

Residential Colloquia

6 course quarter credits.

Dissertation Courses

12 course quarter credits.

Taken concurrently with required course work:

Upon completion of all required course work:

Participate in an International Experience During Your Global Operations Course

Capella's international experience is an optional, but invaluable, part of your curriculum and is strongly encouraged to help you gain a better understanding of global operations and supply chain management from an international perspective. Last year's destination was Santiago, Chile.

During this one-week trip, you will focus on global operations and explore relevant aspects of another culture. You will also have the opportunity to:

• Engage in dialogue with business and government leaders in another country
• Interact with senior level executives at some of the world's leading companies
• Build deeper relationships with peers and network with leaders from multiple industries
• Gain first-hand experience in the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations

The international experience is offered twice per year, and you can participate during Global Operations course DB8030, designed to be taken in your fifth quarter. Trips vary in price depending on the number of attendees, and participants are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food and other associated expenses.

Call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552) to speak with a Capella Counselor to learn more about our international experience.

"This international program has been phenomenal! I can't imagine not being here. I travel internationally quite a bit, but being able to sit next to top-level executives of global companies to discuss their operations, supply chain and business strategies is incredible. It validates everything we are learning in our courserooms and gives us an opportunity and experience that should not be missed."
– Gladys Ekisola, May 2011

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

+Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.

Residency Requirement

To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you must complete three four-day colloquia (DB-R8921, DB-R8922, DB-R8923).

To learn more, call 1.877.295.6775 or email an enrollment counselor.

Sign Up for a Free One-Week Mini Course

Learn more about our online learning experience with a free one-week mini course.

Take a Single Course

You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.

To learn more, call 1.877.295.6775 or email an enrollment counselor.