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Lead at the Highest Level of Business
The Capella University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program will help you find your niche in businesses and management. With a doctoral degree, you can help provide meaningful contributions and experiences as a leader, consultant, or counselor. The heart of the DBA is applied research, a methodology used to solve a specific, practical problem of an individual or group. The study and research can be used in industries like business, medicine, and education to help solve real-world problems.
DBA Program Features
Put Your Doctoral Research to Work
Showcase your ability to develop solutions through the completion of a doctoral applied business research project.
Work With a Research Mentor
For your culminating doctoral business research project, you’ll be paired with an experienced 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.*
*Quoted price does not include $175/quarter Resource Kit fee. Quoted cost includes residency tuition, but not travel costs, meals, and lodging.
The Capella Difference
You have career aspirations; we have programs to help you meet them. A Capella online DBA can put you on a direct path to meet your goals.
Leverage Experience
Gain real-life practice through completion of a doctoral business research project, providing a portfolio of your skills.
Flexible Design
Your course sequence allows flexibility to structure your program to
accommodate your needs.
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.
Comprehensive Support
Advisors, faculty, and mentors will be available to guide and assist your progress through the program.
Stay on Track with Milestones
We’ll help you organize your work into five manageable segments, helping you stay on track with your goals.
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 Specializations
Learn more about admissions requirements, costs, and courses for your specialization.
We believe in being transparent about the real cost, time, and value of a Capella degree. Learn more about Capella’s learning outcomes and gainful employment.
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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.
Business Career Insights
PhD in Business Management vs. Doctor of Business Administration
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 students 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.
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