Earn a Doctor of Business Administration degree
Earn a Doctor of Business Administration degree
Learn to solve real-world issues in a business environment. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) can help you build the skills to become a leader, consultant or educator in your area of interest. Our programs are offered in both FlexPath and GuidedPath learning formats, so you can choose the level of flexibility you’d like.
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Available online degree programs
No GMAT or GRE required.
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DBA.
Specializations
- General Management**
- Organizational Leadership and Development**
- Strategy and Innovation**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- Accounting
- General Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategy and Innovation
Accreditations & recognitions
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Know your tuition costs more clearly. Pay no more than $45,000 in tuition costs for your DBA with Capella Tuition Cap. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Choose the learning format that’s right for you
Each of us thrives in different environments, which is why we offer quality online learning formats that are flexible, affordable, and supportive. All of our programs are available in the GuidedPath format, while select programs are also available in our self-paced option, FlexPath.
Follow our lead
We’ll set the weekly coursework schedule; you meet the deadlines.
Pay per course
The familiar way to pay for your tuition with price varying by courseload or term; pay for what you take.
Interactive setting
Online discussions with faculty and classmates, plus regular check-ins with your academic coach.
Self-paced
Set your own deadlines, move through courses at your own speed.
Pay per session
Take one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you want in 12 weeks for one flat fee.*
1:1 engagement
Get learning support from tutors, detailed feedback from faculty and personalized planning from coaches.
*Books, supplies and other fees apply. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.
“I chose the DBA over a PhD because the DBA is more connected to the real world; I could take the stuff I was learning in class and apply it directly to my job.”
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of doctoral alumni agree that Capella provided the flexibility they needed to pursue their degree.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023