Outcome Reports
- Doctoral
- DBA Doctor of Business Administration
- DHA Doctor of Health Administration
- DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice
- DPA Doctor of Public Administration
- DrPH Doctor of Public Health
- DSW Doctor of Social Work
- EdD Doctor of Education
- PhD Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
- PhD Business
- PhD Business Management
- PhD Counselor Education & Supervision
- PhD Education
- PhD Human Services
- PhD Information Technology
- PhD Organization and Management
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Public Safety
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology
- EdS
- Master's
- MHA Master of Health Administration
- MNML Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- MPA Master of Public Administration
- MPA Master of Public Administration & MS Public Safety
- MPH Master of Public Health
- MS Addiction Counseling
- MS Career Counseling
- MS Education
- MS Higher Education
- MS Homeland Security
- MS Human Resource Management
- MS Human Services
- MS Information Technology
- MS Leadership
- MS Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- MS Mental Health Counseling
- MS Organization & Management
- MS Psychology
- MS Public Safety
- MS School Counseling
- MS Studies in Human Behavior
- MSN Master of Science in Nursing
- MBA
- MBA Accounting Specialization
- MBA Business Intelligence Specialization
- MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization
- MBA Finance Specialization
- MBA General Business Specialization
- MBA Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Specialization
- MBA Health Care Management Specialization
- MBA Human Resource Management Specialization
- MBA Information Technology Management Specialization
- MBA Marketing
- MBA Project Management Specialization
- Bachelor's
Master of Business Administration Project Management Specialization
Strengthen your skills to effectively manage key business projects.In today's competitive business environment, in which technology skills are often outsourced, many businesses consider skills related to project management and business capabilities as critical to keep in-house. This Project Management MBA specialization, based on the knowledge areas established by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), is designed to sharpen your project management skills, including project planning, risk management, and project procurement. This specialization includes core business courses to help you strengthen your overall business acumen and build the perspective you need to interact effectively with other managers to meet business goals. A capstone course allows you to apply your skills in planning, managing, and controlling the process to complete the project on time and on budget. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing project management, director-level, or consulting positions, especially those that are more business than IT-focused.
Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels
These results show recent Capella graduates' proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.
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's MS, MBA, and BS project management curriculum is designed around A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
- The Project Management (PMI®) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) has accredited Capella's BS-IT, BS-Business, MS-IT, and MBA Project Management specializations, as well as our Combined BS/MS in IT option
- 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®).
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.
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: $26,445
- Minimum: $21,285
- Maximum: $30,960
Books
$1,949 - 2,449
Fees:
$425
Median Debt:
- Federal financial aid: $19,194
- Private Loans:$0
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Alumni Success Story Quote
Heidi Coldagelli, BS
"I didn't realize how much of an impact it would have on my professional life. When I started taking graduate-level courses, I gained a whole different viewpoint on my organization and my job."