Capella University
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You’ll begin to understand how Capella is different as soon as you speak with an enrollment counselor. “They really talked with me and found options that matched my goals and situation,” says Paolo Briones, who earned his master’s degree at Capella.
As a Capella student, you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Our faculty members are experts in their fields, and many of our classes and programs are designed to meet standards established by professional associations, so you can gain the skills and knowledge sought by employers. In addition, Capella has alliances with more than 100 corporations, 200 U.S. community colleges, and every branch of the U.S. armed forces.
“Capella was an awesome experience,” says James Baker, who earned a PhD in Education. “I never worried about the credibility of my degree because I realized I was getting a world-class education that would rival anyone’s.” In fact, Capella is the winner of numerous awards and recognitions, including the CHEA Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes and the WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) Award.
Accounting Programs at Capella University
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BS - Accounting
Description: New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals who possess up-to-date financial and business knowledge. This online accounting bachelor's specialization will help you develop the important technical, professional, ethical, and interpersonal skills you need to succeed in this fast-growing field. Your coursework will also provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company�s success. You may delve deeper into certain business areas by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing professional accounting, auditing, or other financial recording and reporting positions in a wide variety of business, nonprofit, government, or financial service settings.
An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.
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BS - Finance
Description: Regulatory reforms and economic expansion have driven growth in the financial sector, including financial analyst and personal financial adviser positions. This online finance specialization is designed to provide you the financial management, interpersonal, and professional skills you need to help companies or individuals achieve optimal returns while maintaining financial and reporting integrity. Your coursework will provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company�s success. Elective courses allow you to deepen your knowledge in such areas as international finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and real estate. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior professional positions in finance-related occupations or industries, including banking, insurance, investment, mortgage, and brokerage firms.
An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.
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DBA - Accounting
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Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, provide high-value consulting services, or educate the next generation of accounting professionals. In this DBA specialization, you will evaluate advanced theoretical constructs, standards, and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. With intensive instruction in electronic research technologies, specialized courses, and in-person learning experiences, you’ll prepare to conduct efficient, effective global research. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. People who choose this specialization are often seeking advancement in accounting research, practice, teaching, management, or consulting.
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DBA - Finance
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Understand finance theory and practice at an advanced level while improving your ability to influence others and drive results. Gain the skills, knowledge, and informed perspective to lead organizations, provide strategic finance advice, or educate the next generation of finance professionals. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, leadership, and ethics, plus intensive coursework that explores current and emerging global finance theory, financial institutions, financial reporting, and investment and portfolio management. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand 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 is an invaluable component of the program, offering further networking opportunities and providing firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and supportive mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in 3 years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of finance.
Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC and WA.
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MBA - Accounting
Description: New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals with deep knowledge of the important role accounting information plays in corporate decision-making. This MBA Accounting specialization will expand your knowledge in areas such as budget planning and control, audit and evaluation of controls, and financial measurement, documentation, and reporting. This specialization is also designed to help you build the strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. People who pursue this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or management positions in accounting, auditing, and other financial recording and reporting functions. This program can be completed in two years.
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MBA - Finance
Description: Enhance your general business acumen while expanding your knowledge in such areas of finance as investment and portfolio management, international finance, bank management, risk management, or financial markets. This Finance MBA specialization is designed to help you build the financial analysis and strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management as a partner in making key business decisions. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing middle- to senior-level management positions in financial institutions or finance departments. This program can be completed in two years.
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PhD - Accounting
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Build the critical-thinking skills needed to address accounting problems in a global context. By developing advanced knowledge in accounting research, practice, and education, you can gain a deep understanding of how accounting practice can improve the many interrelated issues, processes, and functions of business organizations. With intensive instruction in electronic research technologies, specialized courses, and in-person learning experiences, you’ll prepare to conduct efficient, effective global research. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and systems thinking. You’ll also evaluate advanced theoretical constructs, standards, and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. People who choose this specialization are often seeking advancement in accounting research, practice, teaching, management, or consulting.
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PhD - Finance
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Develop high-level research and analytical skills, contribute to the body of finance knowledge, and make a bigger impact within financial systems and institutions. Gain the advanced knowledge and perspective to educate the next generation of finance professionals, lead organizations, and provide strategic finance advice. Receive invaluable insight and mentoring from faculty who combine top academic credentials with deep experience as business scholars and practitioners. 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 and at face-to-face residencies. And develop mastery of research concepts through specialized courses and intensive, in-person learning experiences that enhance your ability and confidence as a scholar or business professional. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum that’s focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. It also includes course work that explores current and emerging theory in financial systems and institutions management, the economic foundation of financial systems and institutions, financial reporting, investments and portfolio management, and derivatives and commodities. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching, leadership, or consulting roles in the area of finance.
Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI
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