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Learn business theory at the highest levels and apply your insights to solve real-world problems. An online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Strategy and Innovation from Capella University will provide a theoretical and practical orientation to developing strategies that create and sustain innovations in today’s business environment.
As a doctoral candidate, you’ll explore evidence-based practices for analyzing global trends, leveraging competitive information, seeking innovation opportunities, and developing future-oriented product strategies.
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.
Apply strategic business solutions to actively solve business challenges or maximize opportunities that impact today’s organizations.
$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.
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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 in Strategy and Innovation provides a theoretical and practical orientation to strategies used by innovative and competitive organizations. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices for analyzing global trends, seeking innovation opportunities, developing breakthrough strategies, and creating organizational environments that enable innovation and change.
BMGT8130 |
Foresight: Anticipating the Future
Learners in this course study the ways organizations proactively anticipate and plan for future growth opportunities. Learners examine the scanning tools and technologies organizations use to develop meaningful information about the future environment; models for understanding and analyzing global trends; and new lenses for scanning, synthesizing, and analyzing strategic and competitive data. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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BMGT8132 |
Identifying Opportunities for Innovation
In this course, learners examine the methods and collaborative processes organizations use to identify opportunities for innovation, including scenario planning and future visualization techniques. Learners also explore ways to identify risk, develop contingency plans in light of disruptive change, and communicate and disseminate those risks and plans. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
BMGT8134 |
Competing with Disruptive Innovation
This course presents the disruptive innovation strategies organizations use to lead the competition. Learners examine ways to reinvent industry competition and move beyond the concept of competitive strategy to developing breakthrough strategies and value innovation. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
BMGT8136 |
Building an Innovation Strategy
In this course, learners examine the ways organizations build innovation strategies to enhance organizational sustainability and adaptation. Learners analyze the organizational elements that support a culture of innovation and change and the development of ideageneration systems, flexible processes, governance structures, and evaluation metrics. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
This program will help prepare candidates to assess the information needs for effective strategy and innovation and identify, access, and collaborate on the appropriate sources for that information. On successful completion of this degree and specialization, you will be able to:
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 Strategy & Innovation.
Related job titles to explore*
Employment settings to explore
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
*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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