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ONLINE BUSINESS PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES

Make an impact in business

If you’re looking to make a difference in the business world, Capella has flexible online degree programs and certificates that fit your career goals and your schedule. Pursue your bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in accounting, leadership, project management, finance and more.

Online business degrees designed for flexibility

Capella online business programs and courses are designed with industry trends in mind and are structured to give you the flexibility to earn your degree.

Bridge to Bachelor’s: Allows you to take a group of self-paced undergraduate courses pre-enrollment at no additional cost with Capella’s affiliate Sophia.

Bachelor's in business: FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 14 months and under $13,000.* Available in select programs.

MBA: With FlexPath, you can earn your MBA in 11 months and under $12,000.*

DBA: With Capella Tuition Cap, you won’t pay more than $45,000** in tuition costs for your DBA program.

PhD Business: Reduce your tuition by $20,000 with a Capella Progress Reward**

*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
**Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Find your business program

Degree
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Area of study

Learning format

bachelors 1,2,7,8,10,26
doctoral 8,12,7,2,10,26,9,1,25
certificate 2,9,7,8
masters 25,8,12,2,1,10,26,9,7
bachelors 2,7,1,10,8
doctoral 2,10,25,12
certificate
masters 8,2,10,7

Accredited and recognized

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation provides the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.

To meet an ACBSP requirement, graduation and retention data are available.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.
*The FlexPath option for the project management specializations is not accredited by PMI-GAC.

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration mission

We educate business, technology and healthcare administration professionals in an innovative online environment through competency-based education and empower students to advance their careers and serve their organizations and communities.

Our programs are built around student success

Prepare to build your career in a changing business landscape with our online business programs. We offer a flexible learning environment that can help you fit your education into your busy schedule, with supportive faculty and staff to help you succeed.

Worthwhile investment

80% of business alumni agree that the tuition they paid for their education was a worthwhile investment.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023

Student satisfaction

90% of business alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023

Expert advisory board

The Capella School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration Advisory Board ensures your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.

Career-ready skills

With experiential learning, you can bring your work projects into the courseroom and find business solutions you can apply to your job immediately.

ACBSP-accredited programs

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited Capella University business programs and select specializations. The list of accredited programs and specializations is available here.

Have questions about our business programs? Start here.

Meet Capella’s business faculty

Engage with faculty you can trust in a program that teaches skills and knowledge to make an impact in a changing business landscape. Offering professional, practical insights, our faculty help you bridge the gap between the classroom and working in your field. They help build relevant curricula, staying informed about current and emerging needs and maintaining relationships with professionals in practice. Plus, all faculty complete specialized training in our distinctive competency-based approach, so you learn with real-world tools, processes and practices.

David (Dave) Koerpel, MBA

Interim Dean, School of Business, Technology, and Healthcare Administration

Koerpel joined Capella University in 2005 and serves as the Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Revenue Operations and Interim Dean of the School of Business, Technology and Healthcare Administration. In this capacity, he develops and guides strategic initiatives while managing revenue operations. Koerpel briefly departed from Capella in 2010 to assume the role of B2B sales manager at Best Buy corporate, before returning to the university in 2013. Since his return, he has held several leadership roles involving strategy and operations. Additionally, Koerpel is a military veteran, having served with the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Unit of the US Army in Bamberg, Germany. He holds an MBA from Capella University.

Robert W. Bigelow, JD, PhD

Academic Program Director (MBA, MSHRM, BS Business), School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Dr. Bigelow is an educator and an attorney with over 30 years of experience. He has been practicing law since 1993. He has taught for Capella University School of Business since 2004, becoming core faculty in 2010. Before joining academia full time, he was the managing partner of a New York/New Jersey law firm and a senior supervising attorney with the Legal Aid Society-Criminal Defense Division in New York City.

He also served as a regular guest commentator on Court TV/truTV for five years. Dr. Bigelow received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and holds a PhD in Education (Postsecondary and Adult) from Capella. In addition to his director duties, Dr. Bigelow teaches courses in Employment Law and Strategic Compensation.

Bradly E. Roh, PhD, DBA

Academic Program Director, Doctoral, School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Dr. Roh has been involved in academia since 2011. He also has over a decade of experience in management consulting and was the founder and chief executive officer of a management consulting firm focusing on leadership development, team development, conflict management, change management, strategic planning and organizational design. During his time at Capella, he was privileged to be the recipient of the Stephen Shank Recognition Award, and the Outstanding Faculty and Mentor of the Year Award, in 2020 and 2021.

Dr. Roh is also a senior advisory director for Franklin Publishing Company and an Editorial Board Member for the Independent Journal of Management and Production, where he reviews journal articles for potential publication in various business and leadership quarterly journals. In addition, he is a published author of various research articles focusing on leadership, business management, organizational cultural/structural design and strategic management. Dr. Roh holds a PhD in Management, with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Change and a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, from Walden University. He also holds DBA and MBA degrees from the University of Phoenix.

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Ready for the next step?

Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. Help is here when you need it, from faculty and academic coaches to advisors and more. You’ll have a supportive community that’s as passionate about your education – and your success – as you are.