Online Doctoral Degrees

At Capella we encourage you to follow your professional passion in your doctoral studies. From preparing comprehensives and research to choosing the topic for your dissertation, faculty and mentors maintain close contact to provide individualized guidance.

Specializations:

Completing your PhD in the human resource management specialization will prepare you to lead, consult, or teach in a complex and global business environment. You will learn how to conduct and apply research across a wide spectrum of human resource management topics while improving your ability to think beyond traditional boundaries.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

The PhD specialization in information technology management will expand your knowledge on key theories and practices that leading organizations are using to gain strategic advantage. This program will also prepare you to lead, consult, or teach in the field of IT management from an informed, strategic viewpoint. You will learn innovative solutions to the complex technology issues facing 21st century organizations.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

The PhD leadership specialization will enhance your ability to manage and lead in today's fast-paced business climate. This program will also prepare you to consult or teach in the field of management from an informed, strategic perspective. You will learn how to conduct and apply research to develop real-world answers to the challenges facing 21st century organizations.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

Completing your PhD with a general business specialization will give you the expertise to lead, consult, or teach from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Our online program offers you the option of elective course work in management areas such as finance, marketing, and operations, plus additional course options in more specialized areas including human resource management, information technology management, and leadership.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.