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Management and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Business
Apply your passion for leadership to the global business landscape. The online bachelor’s in business, management and leadership degree can equip you with management techniques and strategic planning skills that help you as a leader in business today. Learn how to build sustainable advantages through the use of human and technological resources, and apply your managerial knowledge to make a positive impact on people, teams and key business objectives.
Classes start February 6
Use the code WINTER to waive the $50 application fee.
At a glance
- Online
- FlexPath available
- 8–15 General education courses
- 10 Core courses
- 8 Specialization courses
- 7–13 Elective courses
- 1 Capstone
- 180 Total quarter credits
- 135 Max transfer credits
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 15 months for $15,000.*
*Based on fastest 25 percent 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.
Explore management leadership courses
- This degree requires a total of 90 program points in FlexPath or 180 program credits in GuidedPath
- You’ll need to complete 8–15 general education courses, 10 core courses, eight specialization courses, 7–13 elective courses and one capstone course
| BUS4011 * |
Virtual Team Collaboration
Learners gain knowledge of and examine practical communication and collaboration skills necessary for effective participation in and leadership of teams in a virtual networked context. Learners also analyze various forms of collaborative leadership and participate in collaborative leadership experiences within a virtual networked organizational setting. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012. |
6 quarter credits |
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| BUS4012 * |
Leadership in Organizations
In this course, learners create effective theories of leadership in the networked enterprise at different organizational levels and from different perspectives. Learners develop and demonstrate their knowledge of the skills that support personal characteristics of effective leaders, such as coaching strategies, personal integrity, trustworthiness, courage and generosity, and an ability to encourage others to participate in leadership. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012. |
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4013 * |
Organizational Structure, Learning, and Performance
Learners in this course analyze organizational structures and their influence on organizational intelligence, learning ability, and the practical performance of an enterprise. The course includes an emphasis on the adaptive and responsive organization and its relationship to enterprise stakeholders and environment. Learners evaluate a case study that illustrates the interrelatedness of organizational structure, learning, and performance in order to create a model of a high-performance organization. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012. |
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4014 * |
Operations Management for Competitive Advantage
This course is a survey of operations management. Learners analyze strategic product and service design, major capacity and location decision making processes, and process and control system operations. Learners use case studies to build a working knowledge of the important concepts and decision-making tools. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012. |
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4015 * |
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Learners develop their understanding of strategic planning and implementation using case studies and simulations of various business planning processes and by exploring the unpredictable dimension of strategic business planning. Learners show how integrating unplanned developments into existing strategy is an important part of real-world strategic planning. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010, or BUS3011 and BUS3012. |
6 quarter credits |
*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.
Try FlexPath for yourself
In our nongraded, noncredit-bearing FlexPath Trial Course, you’ll explore online self-paced learning, experience the courseroom and view a sample assessment.
What you’ll learn
This specialization helps you develop and apply the skills and competencies necessary to successfully coordinate, implement, promote, supervise and lead people in a dynamic, global business environment. Throughout the program, students demonstrate the management, interpersonal and professional thinking skills needed to impact organizational effectiveness as leaders and managers.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Build a sustainable advantage through the management of human capital
- Use information and technology to productively achieve organizational goals
- Effectively apply management principles
- Practice the application of leadership skills and techniques to an organization
- Demonstrate the ability to positively impact the goals and objectives of an organization
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Faculty spotlight
Robert W. Bigelow, BA, JD, PHD
Academic Program Director, MBA, MSHRM, BSBA
How much does the BS in Business cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
- Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you want in 12 weeks
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$12,500–$22,500*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,500 per 12-week billing session, 90 total program points, 68 max transfer points
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$18,675–$43,477*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS
$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $415 per 3000-4000 level credit, 180 total quarter credits, 135 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees, including application fees and resource kits, are not included in this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (75th percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.
Get the details
Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
*Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2021–2022
“With a family and full-time career FlexPath made it possible to finish my bachelor’s degree and begin my master’s at Capella. FlexPath allowed me to achieve my dream.”
Chrystal Dyess* – BS Business, Management and Leadership
*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.
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What are the BS in Management Leadership admission requirements?
Applicants to the BS in Business, Management and Leadership program must provide the following information for admission:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Transcript of any reported GED
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation, and other administrative costs
- You must be at least 24 years old. This requirement may be waived for:
- Military applicants and veterans
- Applicants with 24 or more quarter credits of prior college or university coursework (transferable college coursework and/or credentials that map to preapproved Credit for Prior Learning opportunities may be considered toward the 24-credit minimum equivalency total)
- Applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved reading and writing assessment; by evaluating your skills prior to your first course, Capella can more effectively provide resources to prepare you for a successful learning experience
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 45 transferable college credits
- The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8 OR at least 100 applied transfer college credits. Those with a lower GPA and less than 100 applied transfer college credits, may be considered by providing additional documentation for review.
Step Into FlexPath is an option for those who don’t qualify for FlexPath. Start a program in our GuidedPath learning format and then transition into FlexPath upon successful completion of one course, at a 2.8 GPA or higher.
International student requirements
If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.
To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:
- Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Attend an internationally recognized institution
- Provide transcripts for evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
What support does Capella offer online students?
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a bachelor’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management and Leadership.
Job titles to explore
- Office manager
- Human resource manager
- Sales manager
- Account manager
- Store manager
- Regional manager
- Assistant manager
- General manager
Employment settings to explore
- Hospital
- Insurance carrier
- Bank
- Accounting and payroll service
- Land-based or online college or university
- Manufacturing organization
- Consulting firm
- Software publisher
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