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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Business and Technology

General Business Administration specialization

Build the critical business skills you need to advance your career and excel in high-performing organizations. You will engage in a thorough study of traditional business disciplines, such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and data analytics, integrated with some of today's most sought-after knowledge areas: globalization, ethical leadership, business communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and technology. Capella's General Business Administration specialization maximizes opportunities to personalize your MBA program by selecting electives and an MBA capstone project that reflect your professional goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management, director-level, or consulting positions in a wide variety of corporate settings.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: July 9, 2012
Credit: $699 §

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MBA learners may not take courses associated with any other degree program within the School of Business and Technology or any other school at Capella University while they are enrolled in the MBA degree program.

Expand your educational and career opportunities by choosing one of Capella's degree enrichment options.

  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

    Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Core Courses (each course 3 quarter credits unless noted)

  • MBA6004 - Foundational Skills for Business Leaders
  • MBA6006 - Leading Innovation in the Global Organization
  • MBA6008 - Global Economic Environment
  • MBA6012 - Integrated Global Marketing
  • MBA6014 - Financial Accounting
  • MBA6016 - Finance and Value Creation*
  • MBA6018 - Data Analysis for Business Decisions
  • MBA6022 - Strategic Operations Management*
  • MBA6024 - Organizational Strategy*
  • MBA6026 - The Global Leader
  • MBA6028 - Business Integration Skills*

Taken during the learner's final quarter:

  • MBA6900 - MBA Capstone*

Elective Courses (12 total quarter credits)

Choose four MBA courses. Learners with four previously earned graduate-level courses from within a single, non-business area of study (totaling a minimum of 12 quarter credits), may be able to use this block of four courses to fulfill their elective course requirements, with MBA faculty chair approval.

Learners with four previously earned graduate-level courses from within a single, non-business area of study may be able to use this block of four courses to fulfill their elective course requirements, with MBA faculty chair approval.

* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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You may also want to consider our General Leadership MS specialization that emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools to help you prepare for a leadership or management position. If you're considering management positions in financial institutions or departments, we also offer an MBA specialization in Finance that allows you to enhance your general business acumen while expanding your knowledge in areas of finance.


Capella also offers a PhD specialization in General Business Management for those pursuing higher education faculty positions or organizational leadership or consulting positions in a broad range of military, government, or nonprofit fields.



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MBA Experience

November 23, 2010Ramon When I decided to go back to school and pursue a masters degree,I was a little unsure because it had been years since I had went to college;but the Capella team has been very helpful to ease my anxiety. The program itself has been easy to navigate. I will recommend Capella University to others.

MBA in General Business

July 20, 2011Amber I started this program 2 years ago this fall. I am now 3 classes away from finishing and I can't believe how fast it went. Online turned out to be a great choice for me, I did my undergrad the traditional way, and wasn't sure about online. But once I got into the groove of how the classes worked, online was a breeze. I enjoy being able to do my work on my own time, I don't feel rushed if I don't understand something, and all of my teachers have been available to me through email within hours. I never thought I would get my MBA cause I didn't want to have to sit through classes all night and work 40 hours during the week, online has helped me to still work full time and get my MBA without having to go to class after work.
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