Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
School of Business and Technology
Leadership specialization
Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, educate the next generation of
business leaders, or provide high-value consulting services. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core
curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics, plus intensive course work designed to help you
develop skills in systems thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, reflective thinking, and statistical thinking
that enable leaders to build productive relationships and strengthen an organization's viability. Synthesize established
theory with your own values and goals to build leadership skills that benefit your organization and the broader business
community. Explore a systemic view of business leadership to grow your ability to develop leaders at all levels of an
organization. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional
network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social
networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience offers further
networking opportunities and provides firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the global business operations.
A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing
the degree in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty
positions in the field of business leadership
Residency requirements: Three 3-day colloquia
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- In addition to your online courses, you will attend three 3-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your DBA studies and beyond.
What do they cost?
The price for each DBA residency is included in your quarterly tuition, but doesn't include costs for evening meals or travel. You'll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
- Learn more about residency requirements.
- Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.877.269.7780.
International experience in Global Operations course
- Opportunity for cross-cultural learning
- Gain a better understanding of global operations and supply chain management from an international perspective:
- Engage in dialogue with business and government leaders in another country
- Interact with senior level executives at some of the world's leading companies
- Build deeper relationships with peers and network with leaders from multiple industries
This trip is optional but strongly encouraged for DBA students.
Contact an Enrollment Counselor to learn more about our international experience.
All courses taken in a prescribed sequence. Core Courses (each course 6 quarter credits)
- DB8004 - Strategic Thinking and Innovation*
- DB8010 - Leadership with Integrated Coaching*
- DB8020 - Research Foundations*
- DB8030 - Global Operations†*
- DB8040 - Financial Decision Making*
- DB8050 - Applied Research Techniques*
- DB8060 - Exploring Opportunities for Social Responsibility and Sustainability*
- DB8070 - Market Innovation*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits)
- BMGT8610 - Leadership Theory and Practice in a Global Environment *
- BMGT8612 - Leadership as Personal Practice *
- BMGT8614 - Leading the Organizational System *
- BMGT8616 - Leading Dynamic Systems with Multi-Dimensional Thinking *
Residential Colloquia (each course 2 quarter credits)
- DB-R8921 - DBA Research Residential Colloquium Track 1†*
- DB-R8922 - DBA Research Residential Colloquium Track 2†*
- DB-R8923 - DBA Research Residential Colloquium Track 3†*
Dissertation Courses (each mentor courseroom is non-credit; each dissertation course is 6 quarter credits)
Taken concurrently with required course work:
- DB9901-DB9910 - Dissertation Mentor Courseroom*
Upon completion of all required course work:
- DB9921 - Dissertation with Project Mentoring 1*
- DB9922 - Dissertation with Project Mentoring 2*
† Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses
associated with this course.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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