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What You’ll Learn
Information Driven
Assess the information needs for effective strategy and innovation
and identify, access, and collaborate on the appropriate sources for
that information.
Integrate Data
Integrate data needed to support evidence-based strategy and
innovation.
Incorporate Research
Analyze information gathered for strategy and innovation, using the
appropriate research techniques.
Consider the Ethics
Demonstrate ethical, effective, and sustainable approaches to
strategy and innovation.
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.
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.
Sample Courses
Our DBA in Strategy and Innovation curriculum emphasizes
evidence-based practices for analyzing global trends, leveraging
competitive information, seeking innovation opportunities, developing
future-oriented product strategies, and learning to lead and influence
from any level in your organization.
| 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.
|
6 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Prerequisite(s): PhD in Business Management learners must have
completed or be concurrently registered in WRIT7086. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer.
|
4 quarter credits |
| 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.
Prerequisite(s): WRIT7086. DBA learners who start on or after
January 1, 2018, must have completed BMGT8110. 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.
Prerequisite(s): DBA learners must have completed DB8130 and
DB8132, or BMGT8130 and BMGT8132. PhD in Business Management
learners must have completed WRIT7086. 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.
Prerequisite(s): DBA learners must have completed DB8130 and
DB8132, or BMGT8130 and BMGT8132. PhD in Business Management
learners must have completed WRIT7086. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
|
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.
Career Center
For this team, it's more than resumes and interview tips. It's about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
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Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
doctoral degree in strategy and innovation.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Business consultant
- Chief executive officer
- Chief innovation officer
- Consultant
- Director
- Director of strategy
- Director of strategy and operations
- Full-time faculty
- President
- Vice president
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
- Retail
- Small business
*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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