Capella University (B.S. in Business) - Overview
Capella University offers online degree programs to help you lead and manage in business
If a student's goal is to lead people and manage resources, Capella's curriculum, faculty, and extensive support services can help him or her to get there.
A business degree from Capella provides a foundation of professional skills -- critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making -- that are critical for business leaders today. The university's courses will teach students to analyze and synthesize information, ask the right questions, and balance the hard and soft skills to make a difference in their organizations.
With 9 specializations in the B.S. in Business program, students can pursue the areas that fit their goals. Specializations are available in accounting, business administration, finance, health care management, human resource management, management and leadership, marketing, project management, and retail management.
Students can experience learning with an immediate impact, thanks to Capella's courses that focus on real-world application. Students can take the knowledge and learning outcomes from the classroom directly to their workplaces.
A student may be able to save time and money by using transfer credits from his or her previous academic work. Capella also offers a Prior Learning Assessment process by which a student may gain credit by demonstrating knowledge he or she has gained through work experience, professional certifications, civic activities, volunteering, and other life experiences.
Capella's B.S. in Business offers students a variety of options to reach their goals. If a student wants to increase his or her knowledge and career options, he or she can choose to earn multiple specializations in his or her bachelor's degree program. And if a student wants to continue his or her education even further, he or she may be able to springboard to an advanced degree with Capella's Combined B.S./M.B.A. option. With this program, a student can earn graduate credits toward an M.B.A. while completing his or her bachelor's degree. In addition to the M.B.A., Capella offers a wide range of master's and doctoral programs to help any students continue their academic journeys after earning their B.S. in Business degrees.
About Capella University
For working adults who are ready to make a greater difference in their lives, their jobs, and their communities, Capella University is the place to start. More than 38,000 students are currently growing their skills and knowledge through online bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and post-graduate certificate programs at Capella.
Online degree options to fit professional goals
Capella offers more than 135 online specializations in key fields, including business management, health care, higher education, human capital management, information technology, K-12 education, mental health, psychology, public administration, and public safety.
Accredited. Recognized. Respected.
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Many Capella degree options -- including specializations in areas such as mental health, education, project management, and information technology -- have received accreditations and designations from accrediting bodies, industry associations, and government agencies. Capella University has also earned numerous awards for learning technology, learning outcomes, and support for military students.
More than 500 corporations, small businesses, health care organizations, government entities, and community colleges recognize Capella quality and invest in their employees through educational programs.
A truly interactive education
Capella University draws students deep into learning through an innovative online environment, continuous interaction among students and instructors, and flexibility that allows students to complete weekly course work at the times and places that are best for them.
Expert faculty who live (and love) what they teach
Instructors are experienced, accomplished, active in their fields -- and personally invested in student success. Each faculty member also receives specialized training in Capella's distinctive approach to online learning.
Career relevance and measurable outcomes
Designed around industry standards and employer needs, Capella programs help working professionals build the competence and skills to succeed. With courses focused on real-world application, students gain knowledge that they can use right away. And with Capella University's award-winning measurement and accountability systems, graduates and employers know exactly what a Capella degree means.
World-class support
Powerful Capella resources help students realize their potential. Dedicated support includes academic advising, financial aid counseling, tutoring, an online writing center, and more -- each just a click or call away.
Clear guidance on funding your education
Capella University's enrollment counselors and financial aid specialists offer funding solutions tailored to your situation -- from federal financial aid, to military discounts, to employer reimbursement. A student's previous college work, military training, or other experience could qualify for Capella credit, saving him or her time and money.