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Self-Designed MBA
Master of Business Administration

Tailor your business education to your personal career aspirations with Capella’s Self-Designed MBA degree. You’ll start with core business fundamentals like leadership, accounting, operations and analytics. Then you’ll build on this foundation by choosing  electives in areas that mean the most to you, whether you want to focus on management skills, data analysis expertise or an entrepreneurial mindset. Build a competitive edge with an MBA program aligned to your professional goals.

Aligned to today’s industry standards

Today’s business is driven by data – learn to shape organizational decisions with analytics and data storytelling. Our faculty partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards.

Customizable to your goals

Our Self-Designed MBA offers the freedom to personalize your MBA to fit your professional goals with elective courses targeted to your interests.

Two flexible online learning formats

We offer two distinct online learning formats – FlexPath and GuidedPath – so you can choose the best fit for your learning needs and schedule. Which learning format is the right fit for you?

Classes start August 4

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • FlexPath available
  • 7 Core courses
  • 3 Elective courses
  • Capstone
  • 45 Total credits (12 max transfer)

With FlexPath, you can earn your MBA in 11 months and under $13,000.

Based on the fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.

What can you do with an MBA degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Self-Designed MBA.

Job titles to explore*

  • Account manager
  • Director of business development
  • Director of human resources
  • Director of operations
  • Director of sales
  • General manager
  • Product marketing manager
  • Project manager
  • Marketing manager

Potential employment settings to explore*

  • Administrative management and general management consulting services
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Commercial banking
  • Computer related services
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • Miscellaneous retailers

*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.