Online business degrees designed for flexibility
Capella online business programs and courses are designed with industry trends in mind and are structured to give you the flexibility to earn your degree.
No-cost gen eds: Allows you to take a group of self-paced undergraduate courses pre-enrollment at no additional cost through Capella’s affiliate, Sophia Learning.
MBA: With FlexPath, you can earn your MBA in 11 months and under $13,000.
Based on 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.
**Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
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Accredited and recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation provides the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.
To meet an ACBSP requirement, graduation and retention data are available.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.
*The FlexPath option for the project management specializations is not accredited by PMI-GAC.
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration Advisory Board
The contributions of the Capella School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration Advisory Board give you confidence that our curricula focus on real-world problems in finance, management, human resources, leadership and more. Our programs help develop skills and knowledge that are relevant in today’s business environment.
Our programs are built around student success
Prepare to build your career in a changing business landscape with our online business programs. We offer a flexible learning environment that can help you fit your education into your busy schedule, with supportive faculty and staff to help you succeed.
Worthwhile investment
84% of business alumni agree that the tuition they paid for their education was a worthwhile investment.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2023–2024, point of graduation
Student satisfaction
97% of business alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2023–2024, point of graduation
ACBSP-accredited programs
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited Capella University business programs and select specializations. The list of accredited programs and specializations is available here.
Career-ready skills
With experiential learning, you can bring your work projects into the courseroom and find business solutions you can apply to your job immediately.
Have questions about our business programs? Start here.
Accreditation ensures that institutions of higher education and the programs they offer meet quality standards. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited Capella University business programs and select specializations. The list of accredited programs and specializations is available here.
With online learning, faculty are just as involved as they would be in a traditional business program. At Capella you’ll have direct access to your faculty members to ask questions and receive feedback.
“I valued Capella’s faculty support the most. My instructors were all spectacular and really helped me get the most out of my time in class.”
The length of time to complete your degree will depend on many factors including your degree level and learning format. Connect with our enrollment specialists to learn more.
Capella offers multiple ways to save on your business degree including scholarships, credit for prior learning, transfer credits and more.
- Scholarships: Explore scholarships. Capella Progress Reward scholarships and other scholarships are available to eligible students in select degree programs and never have to be paid back.
- Transfer credit: You may be able to save time and money on your Capella degree by transferring credits* from an accredited university.
- Credit for prior learning (CPL): Earn credit for knowledge you’ve gained through professional experiences, training and industry certifications with CPL. Explore potential savings with CPL for business or human resources.
- No-cost gen eds: Discover how you can gain skills with no-cost courses that apply toward a bachelor’s in business degree.
*All transfer and CPL must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
Capella’s business faculty
Engage with faculty you can trust in a program that teaches skills and knowledge to make an impact in a changing business landscape. Offering professional, practical insights, our faculty help you bridge the gap between the classroom and working in your field. They help build relevant curricula, staying informed about current and emerging needs and maintaining relationships with professionals in practice. Plus, all faculty complete specialized training in our distinctive competency-based approach, so you learn with real-world tools, processes and practices.
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