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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.
Use the code WINTER to waive the $50 application fee
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:
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:
Learn more about international student admissions.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$750 per credit, $4,850 quarterly tuition max, 70 coursework credits, credits vary in capstone phase, 12 max transfer credits
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
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:
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.
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 |
Subtotal | $55,166.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship* | $37,316.00 |
Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total 15 quarters |
$57,316.00 |
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 |
Subtotal | $58,166.00 |
Est. Total with Scholarship* | $40,316.00 |
Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
Est. Total 16 quarters |
$60,316.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
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 |
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:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career opportunities.
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.
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*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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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.
Doctor of Business Administration program participants help advance their careers with terminal degrees.
A DBA is a practitioner-based degree that utilizes existing knowledge to develop hands-on, practical solutions to problems in the workplace.
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