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DBA Leadership Program Highlights
Put Your Research to Work
Showcase your applied business solutions for challenges and opportunities facing today’s industries.
Research Mentor
For your doctoral business research project, you’ll be paired with a mentor to help grow your knowledge.
Flat Quarterly Tuition Rate
Your $4,850 flat quarterly tuition rate includes the cost of courses and required residencies.*
Transfer up to 12 Credits
You may be able to save time and money by transferring credits from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions.
Develop Expertise at Residencies
Two energizing residencies provide knowledge and skills that will be valuable during your DBA studies and beyond.
Stay On Track With Milestones
We’ll help you organize your work into five manageable segments, helping you stay on track with your goals.
*Quoted price does not include $175/quarter Resource Kit fee. Quoted cost includes residency tuition, but not travel costs, meals, and lodging.
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.
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
$4,850 per quarter,
82 total quarter credits,
12 max transfer credits
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
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.
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 by $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.
Doctorate in Leadership Sample Courses
Our DBA in Leadership features a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics, plus intensive coursework designed to help you develop skills in systems, critical, creative, reflective, and statistical thinking.
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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 |
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What you’ll learn
Earning your DBA can help prepare you to lead in a dynamic field as you explore these and other critical areas of focus.
- Evaluate historical and theoretical bases for leadership.
- Develop perspectives for organizational possibilities in an active global environment.
- Develop a leadership style that emphasizes connections with others in the organization and the broader community.
- Study the influence of functional and living systems on organizational transformation.
- See how creative, reflective, statistical, critical, and system thinking impact decision-making.
- Merge scholarly information and emerging trends into the practice of leadership.
- Exhibit proficiency in academic research, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
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 experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
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.
Career center
For this team, it's more than resumes and interview tips. It's about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Leadership Insights
PhD in Business Management vs. DBA
Two doctoral programs focused on business. What are the differences,
and which one is right for you?
What Can You Do with a DBA? Two Case Studies
Doctor of Business Administration program participants help advance their careers with terminal degrees.
Recommended Reading: 8 Books for Business Professionals
Capella faculty members recommend adding these eight business books to your reading list.
DBA Leadership Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our doctoral degree in leadership.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Administrator/director
- Chief executive officer
- Consultant
- Executive-level management
- Vice president/director of leadership development
- Vice president/director of talent management
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community college
- Consulting firm
- Corporation
- Government—local, state, federal
- Health care organization
- Insurance firm
- Land-based or online college or university
- Manufacturing
- Non-governmental organization
- Nonprofit organization
- Public and private education
- Retail
*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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