Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program

Applicants to the DBA program must provide the following information for admission:

• Admission application – no application fee required
• A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from an internationally recognized institution
• Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• A valid, government-issued form of photo identification

GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.

International and FlexPath applicants will be subject to additional admission requirements.

View full admission requirements for DBA specializations: General Management, Organizational Leadership and Development, Strategy and Innovation.

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:

• Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
• Transcript evaluation

Learn more about international student admissions.

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The Doctor of Business Administration program at Capella University is for experienced professionals who want to develop their expertise in business administration, with emphasis on applied research to help solve a real issue within your organization.

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Capella University’s competency-based approach is designed to deliver marketable skills that you can apply immediately in your work. The DBA program is scholar-practitioner focused, technology driven and designed to meet Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) standards, focusing on solving business challenges with an evidence-based approach. You’ll demonstrate expertise and strategic thinking to drive progress and change within your chosen industry with your capstone project.

For more information regarding our DBA courses and specializations, explore:

• General Management
• Organizational Leadership and Development
• Strategy and Innovation

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With FlexPath, you can take courses at your own speed and move on to the next one when you’re ready. Our self-paced learning format helps put you in control.

The FlexPath learning format offers flexibility – and support – to help you fit earning a degree into your busy life. Set your own deadlines. Use what you already know to progress at your own pace. And take advantage of one tuition fee every 12-week billing session to help lower costs. Books, supplies and other fees apply.

Compare that with our GuidedPath learning format, which offers structured learning with the flexibility of 24/7 access to the courseroom. Set deadlines help you stay focused and motivated. You’ll engage with peers for weekly discussion posts, and instructors provide regular check-ins and feedback on assessments. Tuition is billed on a pay-per-credit model for 10-week courses. So, you can plan out your degree to fit your schedule and budget.

The DBA program at Capella University is offered online only. It’s available in the GuidedPath and FlexPath learning formats.

Learn more about the student experience and explore what additional support resources we offer to help you find and succeed in your degree program.

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