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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business

School of Undergraduate Studies

Management and Leadership specialization

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.

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Total Program: 180 quarter credits
Up to 132 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: March 5, 2012
1000-2000 Level Credit: $275
3000-4000 Level Credit: $345

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General Education Requirements

To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.

Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements.


Gain more value from your degree

Expand your educational and career opportunities by choosing one of Capella's degree enrichment options.

  • Tuition discount grows as you learn

    Capella supports your long-term educational goals with a bachelor’s-to-master’s tuition discount program. It could mean up to a 45% discount on tuition for your master’s degree courses.

    When you graduate from Capella with your bachelor’s degree and enroll in any Capella master’s degree, your total discount percentage can be applied to each master’s level course you take.

  • Earn graduate credits while completing your bachelor's degree

    With Capella's Combined Bachelor's/Master's options, you could start earning master's-level credit during your bachelor's program. You may be able to save thousands over the cost of pursuing each degree separately and reduce your time to master's degree completion by up to two quarters. Speak to an enrollment counselor about possible financial aid implications of choosing a Combined Bachelor's/Master's option.

    To be eligible:
    • Enroll in an eligible Capella bachelor's program under current admission requirements.
    • After you have completed 100 quarter credits of bachelor's-level course work and have earned a 3.0 GPA, you may enroll in one of the Combined Bachelor's/Master's options.
    • Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain in the combined option.
    Combined Bachelor's/Master's options available for this specialization:
    • BS/MBA
  • Add a concentration to gain deeper expertise

    Delve more deeply into a specific knowledge area by earning a concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities. If you have elective courses in your degree program, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

    Concentrations available as part of this specialization include:
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

    Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Core Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

  • BUS3004 - Developing a Business Perspective
  • BUS3010 - Fundamentals of Management and Leadership
  • BUS3020 - Fundamentals of E-Business
  • BUS3030 - Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales
  • BUS3040 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
  • BUS3050 - Fundamentals of Organizational Communication
  • BUS3060 - Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting

Specialization Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

  • BUS4011 - Virtual Team Collaboration*
  • BUS4012 - Leadership in Organizations*
  • BUS4013 - Organizational Structure, Learning, and Performance*
  • BUS4014 - Operations Management for Competitive Advantage*
  • BUS4015 - Strategic Planning and Implementation*
  • BUS4016 - Global Business Relationships*
  • BUS4801 - Ethics and Enterprise
  • BUS4802 - Change Management

Elective Courses

  • Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • BUS4993 - Business Capstone Project - 6 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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December 3, 2010Dolores Review and Analysis Management and Leadership Specialization - Capella University Issue date: December 3, 2010 Author: Dolores (Dolly) Mikroulis Throughout my educational journey with Capella, Management and Leadership Specialization, I would have to say that the faculty through enriched practices, effective leadership and instruction; visual aids, excerpts/articles, theories, case studies, current reading materials, discussions, skills, competencies and knowledge acquired has surpassed or exceeded my expectations. The course material and instruction, is strategically structured and critical thinking processes are implemented throughout all learning and activities. I am currently in the latter part of my degree plan, with only a few courses remaining along with the capstone; my next step is a Combined Specialization(s)/MBA. I am further investigating the possibilities of adding another specialization to my degree plan. Faculty and learners have provided a nurturing and safe environment with guidance, advisory and partnerships; collaboration and building within a team setting; operations management, strategic planning, and change management along with core and specialization courses; internal and external issues all interrelated within the realm of leadership and management. I highly recommend the Management and Leadership Specialization to anyone pursuing a career in business, education, health care, retail, government or military organizations; 21st century realities and practices, partnerships, advisory, ethics, etc. This specialization opens up opportunities in diverse environments, and there will always be a demand for this internal and external specialization.

capella is a rip off.

February 17, 2011Kevin the worst, they want you to buy books before you get your financial aid, if you cant you owe them the whole loan. they dont teach at all, and they demand that you navigate they're poorly constucted site for you grade. in short i wouldn't recommend capella for anyone, and i will be contesting my bill as i did not receive anything for the padded bill i received

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October 24, 2011Tracy I, too, am an adult learner who was trying to find the right college to complete my Bachelor's Degree. I began at Capella 2 years ago and will complete my degree in 2014. I chose to take 1 class per quarter to help insure a higher grade point average, rather than take more classes and possibly struggle with the course load. Capella is a wonderful school, the curriculum is easy to work with, you need to be in the classroom 3 times wkly at your convenience, there is usually 1 discussion question due Wed pm, and 1 or 2 assignments due Fri. and/or Sun. pm., the students and instructors are excellent to work with, whether the work is individual or team orientated, it is a great experience. I was able to transfer my credits from all of the college courses I had taken in the past and each 10 wk course is worth 6 credits. Overall, I would recommend Capella to anyone who is looking to begin, return to, or continue with their education.

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September 25, 2011Matt I have been with Capella for 5 years completed my BS and know in my MBA it has been great. The credits I earned toward the BA came from experience and military. The have worked with me on this and more than fair. As far as courses they are challenging and fun. The instructors have been very good at responding back to comments or questions in a timely manner. the ease of the internet classes had made it enjoyable. Th only comment I will make is stay focuses and stay on task. If you follow this you can enjoy family time work full time and maintain a high GPA. Remember you get what you put into it. I also attended graduation in Minneapolis MN and it was amazing, my family went with and it gave my son a positive look at what can be accomplished with dedication. I never sacrificed my family time for school I planned around my classes. BS classes are 12 weeks and MBA 5 weeks. I took 2 classes a quarter at times using my adviser on if the work load would be to much. And the last is team assign

B.S. in leadership and Management vs. B.S. in administration.

November 18, 2011Matthew To Joel; In my opinion the classes are more geared toward leading a team if you already have a position or have been a manager for many years this helps better understand your roal as a leader. In the Admin. B.S. it sets the ground rules needed to get a position. Being a senior manager for 20+ years I wanted more of some ideas and a different look at how I was managing not how can I be one. I hope that helps.

Does age and experience matter?

March 27, 2011Betsy I am interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Management and Leadership specialization. This will be a new journey for me. What advice can you offer.

Considering Capella

September 16, 2011Shavon I am currently an adult learner at another university. I am strongly considering changing; however, I do not understand the credits and how they work. Can someone offer me feedback on your personal experience with the online courses, class lenght, team assignments (if applicable), etc. Thank you in advance for your help with this decision.

BS in Management and Leadership

November 16, 2011Joel Can anyone who has taken this major describe to me their experience within this particular major and how they feel it differs/is better than/is worse than a BS in Business Administration?
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