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Master of Business Administration Self-Designed MBA courses
Self-Designed MBA coursework overview
Coursework structured for your success
- Capella sets the deadlines
- Weekly online interactions
- 24/7 courseroom access
- Online
Planning for your degree
- total quarter credits: 45
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Course requirements
- Core 7 courses
- Elective 3 courses
- Capstone 1 course
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, you can take up to three courses per quarter; the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.
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MBA5002
Core MBA Leadership
4 quarter credits
This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Learners assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Learners also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
4 quarter credits
MBA5006
Core Business Strategy
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Learners apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002.
4 quarter credits
MBA5012
Core Marketing Management
4 quarter credits
This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Learners examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Learners also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges.
4 quarter credits
MBA5008
Core Applied Business Analytics
4 quarter credits
This course introduces learners to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Learners examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information.
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA5010
Core Accounting Methods for Leaders
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Learners examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods.
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA5014
Core Applied Managerial Finance
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Learners analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisites: MBA5008, MBA5010
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA5016
Core Operations Management for Leaders
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Learners also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA5008
4 quarter credits
MBA5910
Capstone MBA Capstone Experience
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Learners demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
5 quarter credits
Total
At least 45 quarter credits total for degree.
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Students who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Capstone courses
In your final quarter, complete a capstone course for a total of 5 quarter credits.
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MBA5910
Capstone MBA Capstone Experience
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Learners demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. For MBA degree. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
5 quarter credits
Total
At least 45 quarter credits total for degree.
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Students who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Core course requirements
Complete at least 28 quarter credits in the core courses category. Choose from the courses shown below.
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MBA5002
Core MBA Leadership
4 quarter credits
This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Learners assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Learners also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
4 quarter credits
MBA5012
Core Marketing Management
4 quarter credits
This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Learners examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Learners also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges.
4 quarter credits
MBA5006
Core Business Strategy
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Learners apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA5002.
4 quarter credits
MBA5008
Core Applied Business Analytics
4 quarter credits
This course introduces learners to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Learners examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information.
4 quarter credits
MBA5010
Core Accounting Methods for Leaders
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Learners examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods.
4 quarter credits
MBA5014
Core Applied Managerial Finance
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Learners analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisites: MBA5008, MBA5010
4 quarter credits
MBA5016
Core Operations Management for Leaders
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Learners also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA5008
4 quarter credits
Total
At least 45 quarter credits total for degree.
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Students who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Coursework tailored to your learning preferences
- Set your own deadlines
- Complete courses at your pace
- Support when you need it
- Online
Planning for your degree
- total program points: 22
- Monthly start dates
- Session length: 12 weeks
Course requirements
- Core 7 courses
- Elective 3 courses
- Capstone 1 course
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MBA-FPX5002
Core MBA Leadership
4 quarter credits
This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Learners assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Learners also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners only. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Prerequisite does not apply to Business Administration certificate learners. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5006
Core Business Strategy
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Learners apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5012
Core Marketing Management
4 quarter credits
This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Learners examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Learners also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5008
Core Applied Business Analytics
4 quarter credits
This course introduces learners to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Learners examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information.
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA-FPX5010
Core Accounting Methods for Leaders
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Learners examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods.
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA-FPX5014
Core Applied Managerial Finance
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Learners analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010
4 quarter credits
Elective Requirement Choose an Elective Course - Elective Requirement
quarter credits
quarter credits
MBA-FPX5016
Core Operations Management for Leaders
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Learners also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5910
Capstone MBA Capstone Experience
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Learners demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
5 quarter credits
What can I expect in the courseroom?
With FlexPath, you set your deadlines within the first 12 days of each course. Take one or two courses at a time and complete them on your schedule. While these deadlines can be adjusted at any time after you set them, you’ll be required to engage in a course activity at least once every 28 days and finish each course within 12 weeks. You’ll use the same quick and seamless process for submitting assessments for every course. A scoring guide explains what you’ll be evaluated on, and a competency map shows your progress.
How will I be graded?
Each course in FlexPath is based on a set of competencies, which are further broken down into criteria. A criterion is a specific step in demonstrating a competency. You’ll have a scoring guide that explains competencies and each criterion. As you complete assessments, your score on each criterion is evaluated against this scoring guide. Each time you receive an evaluation on a criterion, your competency map will update to reflect your progress. To pass a course, you must meet the minimum level requirement set by your program for every competency in the course.
Total
At least 22.5 program points total for degree.
Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
One or more courses in this program may require prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Capstone course requirements
The capstone course is a requirement for your final quarter and is a total of 2.5 program points.
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MBA-FPX5910
Capstone MBA Capstone Experience
5 quarter credits
In this course, learners integrate the knowledge and skills gained during the MBA program in an application-based business project. Learners demonstrate their overall ability to identify and recommend evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. Prerequisite(s): All required and elective coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
5 quarter credits
Total
At least 22.5 program points total for degree.
Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
One or more courses in this program may require prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Core course requirements
Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category. Choose from the courses shown below.
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MBA-FPX5002
Core MBA Leadership
4 quarter credits
This course covers contemporary models of leadership and examines behaviors and skills of effective leaders. Learners assess their own leadership strengths and how to lead effectively in their work settings. Learners also analyze ways in which leaders use their skills to support innovation, change, and collaboration within organizations. For FlexPath option MBA degree and certificate program learners only. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MBA degree program. Prerequisite does not apply to Business Administration certificate learners. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5006
Core Business Strategy
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course examine ways in which companies formulate and implement strategy to effectively compete in the marketplace. Learners apply strategic models and analysis to address competitive challenges. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in MBA-FPX5002.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5012
Core Marketing Management
4 quarter credits
This course covers marketing theories, models, and practices used by businesses. Learners examine the expanded roles of analytics, technology, and social media in marketing strategy and implementation. Learners also use business analytics skills to address marketing problems and apply marketing methods to business challenges.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5008
Core Applied Business Analytics
4 quarter credits
This course introduces learners to business analytics and its role in evidence-based decision making. Learners examine data and analytics techniques that create relevant, actionable, and meaningful information.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5010
Core Accounting Methods for Leaders
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course gain an understanding of how methods of financial and managerial accounting are used to analyze business performance and make evidence-based business decisions. Learners examine tax, ethical, and legal implications of accounting methods.
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5014
Core Applied Managerial Finance
4 quarter credits
Learners in this course explore financial concepts and techniques required to evaluate, report, and maximize firm performance and value. Learners analyze environmental and market factors, goals, and constraints; and apply regulatory and ethical principles and business analytics skills to drive data-based decision making. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008, MBA-FPX5010
4 quarter credits
MBA-FPX5016
Core Operations Management for Leaders
4 quarter credits
In this course, learners examine theories and models of business operations and their role in developing and delivering a superior product or service to the marketplace. Learners also apply business analytics skills and use data to evaluate strategic and tactical impact to business functions across the organization. Prerequisite: MBA-FPX5008
4 quarter credits
Total
At least 22.5 program points total for degree.
Only learners enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program or the FlexPath MS in Information Systems and Technology Management degree program may take FlexPath MBA courses. MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other program within the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the FlexPath MBA degree program.One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
One or more courses in this program may require prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.