Master of Business Administration Business Intelligence Specialization

Strengthen your ability to develop meaningful business insights.

This specialization provides an overview of core business disciplines and leadership skills, with a focus on statistical methods, modeling tools, and data collection and reporting techniques used in business intelligence. Topics of study include management decision theory and practice; business analytics; presentation approaches; and ethics associated with acquisition and use of information.

Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels

We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Intelligence Specialization1 2

Quality and Professional Relevance

  • Capella's MBA faculty members are also business professionals—bringing a balance of academic expertise and professional experience to the fields in which they teach.
  • Capella has developed educational alliances with more than 175 corporations, including leading organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Bank, and Farmers Insurance Group.
  • The Human Resource Management MBA specialization has gained acknowledgement from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM®) that the curriculum aligns with SHRM's® HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
  • The Project Management MBA specialization includes courses that are approved for professional development units (PDUs) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Expected Program Outcomes

  1. Assess the information needs for a global business decision situation and identify and access the appropriate sources for that information.
  2. Integrate quantitative and qualitative data needed to support evidence-based decision making.
  3. Analyze information gathered for decision support using the appropriate statistical and modeling techniques.
  4. Demonstrate approaches to the presentation of decision support information that are both effective and ethical.

1Review of this specialization is pending in TN.

2In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (DOE) new advance notice requirements, a notification for this specialization will be submitted to the DOE. This specialization may be subject to additional review and approval by the DOE, which could result in a potential delay in learners being able to start the specialization. If this specialization is subject to additional review, the DOE will notify Capella University at least 30 days prior to the scheduled start date. Capella University proactively will keep applicants and learners enrolled in this specialization fully informed of any actions taken by the DOE that may affect their ability to successfully begin classes as originally scheduled.

School of Business and Technology Master's Degree Graduates

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

Our School of Business and Technology master's graduates report satisfaction with tasks and responsibilities and salary and benefits. The majority of graduates work in higher education, government/public sector, healthcare, information technology, aerospace, or consulting.

Satisfaction with Capella Business & Technology Doctoral Graduates

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Many master's degree graduates from the School of Business and Technology report advancing in their careers and receiving a salary increase, leadership role or promotion. They also say their Capella degrees garner recognition from employers.

Improvements in Skills & Abilities Business & Technology Master's Guide

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 Q4 2009 - Q3 2010

School of Business and Technology Master's Degree Graduates

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

Most graduates of the School of Business and Technology master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Satisfaction with Capella Business & Technology Doctoral Graduates

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Business & Technology master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Improvements in Skills & Abilities Business & Technology Master's Guide

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 Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Expense, completion, &
career information

Expected time to completion:

  • Calendar quarters: 10
  • Active academic quarters: 10

On Time Completion Rate:

69%

SOC codes:

  • 13-2000 (Financial specialists)
  • 11-2000 (Advertising, marketing, promotions,public relations, and sales managers)

Program cost

  • Average: $26,978
  • Minimum: $26,978
  • Maximum: $31,584

Books

$1,949 - 2,449

Fees:

$75

Median Debt:

  • Federal Financial Aid: $19,541
  • Private Loans:$0
  • Capella Pay Plan:$0
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