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Business Intelligence
Doctor of Business Administration
Prepare to lead at the highest level in data analytics with an online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Business Intelligence. Learn how to make better decisions grounded in data, drive strategy to ensure business efficiency, identify market or sales trends, and use predictive analytics to pinpoint opportunities for growth.
This professional doctorate program features a doctoral research project in which you’ll develop applicable solutions to real-world problems within your organization.
Classes start January 11
Use the code FALL to waive the $50 application fee
At a Glance
- Online
- 8 Core courses
- 4 Specialized courses
- 12 max transfer credits
- 1 Doctoral research project
- 2 Residencies
- ACBSP accredited
$20,000 toward your doctorate
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $20K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree.
Applicants must provide the following information for admission to Capella programs and specializations:
- A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
International Student Requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
- Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Transcript evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
GuidedPath
A more 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; 1–2 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
$750 per credit, $4,850 quarterly tuition max, 70 coursework credits, credits vary in capstone phase, 12 max transfer credits
Tuition breakdown
Program Phases
Coursework
$750 Per quarter credit
70 coursework credits; capstone is additional
Coursework
What is coursework?$750
Capstone
$3,000 Per quarter
Most students spend one third to one half of their program working on their capstone; others may take longer
Capstone
What is capstone?$3,000
Per quarter
Most students spend one third to one half of their program working on their capstone; others may take longer
Fees
Resource kit fee
$175 Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Application fee
$50 One-time fee
Application fee
$50
One-time fee
Tuition and program length are unique to you
Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:
- Academic performance
- Complexity of your capstone
- Number of quarters spent working on capstone
- Prior coursework
- Transfer credits
- Scholarships and finances
- Unexpected life events
- School/work/life balance
- Employer and/or military benefits
Progress Reward Offer
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $20K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree program.
About cost scenarios
The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2020–21 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2020. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price. You are responsible for paying your own travel costs related to residencies, including plane, hotel, and food expenses.
To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.
Cost scenarios
Complete capstone in 3 quartersComplete each capstone milestone at the pace of the fastest 25% of students. |
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|---|---|
| Coursework: $750/credit 12 quarters |
$46,166.00 |
| Capstone: $3,000/quarter 3 quarters |
$9,000.00 |
| Sub Total | $55,166.00 |
| Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
| Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
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Est. Total Est. Total with Scholarship* 15 quarters |
$57,316.00 $37,316.00 |
Complete capstone in 4 quartersComplete each capstone milestone at the pace of the slowest 75% of students. |
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|---|---|
| Coursework: $750/credit 12 quarters |
$46,166.00 |
| Capstone: $3,000/quarter 4 quarters |
$12,000.00 |
| Sub Total | $58,166.00 |
| Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
| Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
|
Est. Total Est. Total with Scholarship* 16 quarters |
$60,316.00 $40,316.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
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Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
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*Cost of each residency is included in the $4,850 quarterly tuition maximum; books, resource kit, lodging, meals, and other expenses are not included.
The DBA, Business Intelligence curriculum emphasizes techniques for identifying, gathering, managing, analyzing, and integrating organizational information used to make evidence-based decisions.
| DB8210 |
Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision Support
Learners in this course study managerial decision-making and its computerized support, including the various frameworks for decision support. Learners examine the need for business analytics in modern enterprise and acquire and develop their knowledge of the foundations and key issues associated with managerial decision-making. Learners also gain an understanding of the major categories and applications of business analytics, including analytics, decision support systems, and business intelligence. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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| DB8212 |
Data Warehousing and Descriptive Analytics
In this course, learners examine the role of descriptive analytics (DA) in solving business programs, including the basic definitions, concepts, and architectures of data warehousing as foundations for managerial decision support. Learners acquire and develop an understanding of the capabilities of business reporting and visualization as enablers of DA, as well as the foundations of the emerging field of visual analytics as applied to dashboards and scorecards in performance management. For DBA Business Intelligence learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
| DB8214 |
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
This course focuses on the role of predictive analytics and data mining in solving business problems. Learners explore the processes and methods for conducting data mining projects and study predictive modeling techniques, including artificial neural networks and support vector machines. Learners also examine the processes, methods, and applications of contemporary variations to data mining, such as text mining, Web mining, and text analytics. For DBA Business Intelligence learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
| DB8216 |
Data Modeling and Prescriptive Analytics
Learners in this course study the applications of prescriptive analytics. Learners construct analytical models for selected decision problems, including linear programming and analytic hierarchical processing. Learners also formulate heuristic search methods and simulation models for decision support. For DBA Business Intelligence learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
Learning outcomes
This specialization is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to collect and interpret business data in a field of advancing information technology. It draws on professional standards to help you advance your career. On successful completion of this degree program, you should be able to:
- Integrate and apply theory and scholarly research to develop innovative approaches to business problems in global and diverse environments.
- Apply and communicate strategic approaches to business practice and planning.
- Develop and apply critical thinking to business problems and opportunities.
- Integrate internal and external data with analytical techniques to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Integrate ethical concepts and integrity into sustainable business models.
- Develop expertise within and across functional and cross-functional disciplines.
- Apply collaborative techniques to develop relationships, partnerships, and alliances.
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career opportunities.
“I chose to specialize in Business Intelligence because what you learn in the classroom—like the data analysis work you do—ends up being very useful in day to day life.”
Branden Williams*, DBA
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in promotional material for Capella.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to explore with a DBA in in Business Intelligence.
Related job titles to explore*
- Marketing manager
- Financial analyst
- Marketing analyst
- Sales manager
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Business analyst
- Business systems analysts
- Operations analyst
Employment settings to explore
- Information technology consulting firm
- Financial services organization
- Retail organization
- Manufacturing company
- Advertising or marketing agency
- Market research firm
- Health care organization
- Public, private, or for-profit educational institution
- Web development company
- Software development company
- Insurance company
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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Meet your faculty
Our distinguished faculty members are scholar-practitioners, active in their professions, who bring real-world experience to the courseroom. Each faculty member has completed specialized training in our distinctive outcome-based approach to education.
Ken Sherman, DBA
Core Faculty
Jason Sheedy, PhD
Core Faculty
Charlene Dunfee, PhD
Core Faculty
Support to reach the finish line
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of doctoral students. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces that build on one another to help you earn your doctorate. You’ll have support from faculty, staff, and online resources along the way.
DBA as a Springboard for Future Success
Doctor of Business Administration program participants help advance their careers with terminal degrees.
How is a DBA different from a PhD in Business Management?
A DBA is a practitioner-based degree that utilizes existing knowledge to develop hands-on, practical solutions to problems in the workplace.
DBA program guide
Get details on the Doctor of Business Administration program at Capella University, learning formats, financing options, and more, all in one place.