Capella Learning and Career Outcomes

Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels

Each doctoral program and specialization is designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management specializations

• Accounting
• Finance
• General Business Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology Management
• Leadership
• Management Education
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Strategy and Innovation

Quality and Professional Relevance

• The curriculum is based on industry standards of academic and professional associations.
• All faculty have doctoral degrees and are experienced business scholars and practitioners

Expected Program Outcomes

1. Exhibit proficiency in academic research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
2. Conduct ethical scholarly research through innovative or traditional methods in the field of business management.
3. Synthesize emerging trends and technological influences to advance the theory and practice of business management.
4. Synthesize interdisciplinary business knowledge and ethical concepts and models to advance the theory and practice of global business management.
5. Apply leadership theories and techniques in the field of business management using advanced communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills..
6. Evaluate the efficacy of business principles and systems theories to effect change in global and diverse environments.

School of Business and Technology Doctoral Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Business and Technology doctoral programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Capella's School of Business and Technology doctoral graduates report satisfaction with tasks and responsibilities and career growth potential. Half of the graduates surveyed work in higher education.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
SSource: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Over half the Business and Technology doctoral graduates have presented at a conference or published a book, article or monograph. Half have advanced in their career or profession and just over one third have obtained teaching positions in higher education.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012

School of Business & Technology Doctoral Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Business and Technology doctoral programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Business and Technology doctoral graduates think their education meets academic program outcomes and helps them meet career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to others.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Business and Technology doctoral graduates report they have gained practical knowledge and expertise which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.