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What You’ll Learn
Help Businesses Run Smoothly
Assess the information needs for a business decision situation and
identify and access the appropriate sources.
Leverage Data Solutions
Integrate internal and external data needed to support evidence-based
decision making.
Master the Techniques
Analyze information gathered for decision support using the
appropriate quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
Put Ethics into Practice
Demonstrate approaches to the presentation of decision support
information that are both ethical and effective.
25 Years of Online Doctoral Experience
With over 25 years of experience in online doctoral education, we understand the unique needs of doctoral students, and have designed our programs to meet those needs. We've structured our programs to help you reach your goals and obtain critical skills—with our expert faculty, support teams, and online resources to help guide you every step of the way.
DBA in Business Intelligence Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Put Your Research to Work
Showcase your ability to develop solutions for organizations through
the completion of a doctoral applied business research project.
Research Mentor
For your culminating doctoral applied business research project,
you’ll be paired with a knowledgeable mentor to help you along the
way.
Flat Quarterly Tuition Rate
Your $4,800 flat quarterly tuition rate includes the cost of courses and required residencies.*
*Quoted price does not include $175/quarter resource kit fee.
Quoted cost includes residency tuition, but not travel costs, meals,
and lodging.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. 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
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Reduce Your Tuition with $10K
Enroll in your doctorate degree, apply for the scholarship, meet eligibility requirements, and receive up to $10K.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited schools.
10% Military Discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Accredited & Recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Doctorate in Business Intelligence Sample Courses
The DBA in Business Intelligence curriculum emphasizes internal and external sources of information; techniques for identifying, gathering, managing, analyzing, and integrating organizational information used to make evidence-based decisions; data presentation tools and strategies; and ethical considerations associated with data acquisition and use.
| DB8008 * |
Becoming a Business Researcher
Learners in this course explore the role of the researcher, the
purpose for applied business research, and its benefits to the
business community. Learners are introduced to the methods and ethical
and business responsibilities of engaging in applied business
research. Learners also examine the process of translating business
problems, opportunities, or challenges into researchable projects that
result in practical solutions grounded in scholarly thinking.
For DBA learners only. Prerequisite(s): DB8002. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer.
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6 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
For DBA Business Intelligence learners only. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
| 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. Prerequisite(s):
DB8210. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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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. Prerequisite(s):
DB8210, DB8212. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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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. Prerequisite(s):
DB8210, DB8212. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads). They're here to help find a program fit and set up for success.
Faculty
Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields. They know what you need to know today.
Doctoral Advising
Doctoral programs are specific and challenging. That's why you'll have access to expert support at every step along the road to your degree.
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DBA Business Intelligence Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our doctoral degree in business intelligence.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Business intelligence consultant
- Business intelligence director
- Business intelligence vice president
- Full-time faculty
- Senior business intelligence analyst
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community college
- Consulting firm
- Corporation
- Financial services
- Government—local, state, federal
- Health care organization
- Information services
- Insurance firm
- Land-based or online college or university
- Manufacturing
- Technology organization
*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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