Capella Learning and Career Outcomes

Quality and Professional Relevance

• 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.
• 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's MS, MBA, and BS project management curriculum is designed around A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
• 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 Project Management MBA specialization includes courses that are approved for professional development units (PDUs) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Expected Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate ethical and legal principles and an understanding of the organizational and societal implications of ethical behavior.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of financial management in theory and application for decision making.
3. Demonstrate how organizations create value through the integration of production and distribution of goods, services, and information.
4. Demonstrate professional effectiveness through leadership and collaboration and be able to apply within practical settings.
5. Demonstrate an understanding and the application of the various economic theories, strategies, and practices for domestic and global environments.
6. Demonstrate effective professional and interactional communication skills.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of statistical data analysis and management science as they support decision-making processes throughout an organization.
8. Demonstrate the ability to identify, select, justify, and apply strategic management techniques (technologies) to organizations.
9. Demonstrate the social competence necessary to effectively interact with multiple cultures, ethical systems, and economic environments.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the information technologies as they influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies and the roles and techniques of management.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.