Capitol College's MBA Program Named "Best Buy"

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Capitol College’s MBA Program Named “Best Buy”

LAUREL, MD (October 31, 2012) – Capitol College’s MBA program has been named a “Best Buy” by the national online learning review team at GetEducated.com. The designation indicates that Capitol College offers a high-quality, distance MBA to online students at a cost that is well below the national average.

According to GetEducated.com’s national survey of 201 distance MBA degree programs, the average price of an MBA degree is $23,918. Capitol College’s online MBA program is available to students for a total price of $20,484.

“Capitol College’s Master of Business Administration degree is perfect for working professionals who are looking for high-level leadership roles in the public and private sectors,” said Dr. Helen Barker, dean of the School of Business and Information Sciences. “The accelerated terms, affordable costs and online learning platform make the program ideal for those individuals with busy personal and professional lives.”

Capitol’s online MBA program is crafted to support professionals who are seeking credentials necessary to qualify for management and leadership positions, both in government and industry. MBA core coursework and projects focus on developing your leadership skills, understanding new technologies, strengthening the student’s ability to use technology to solve business problems and understanding the process of innovation. Because classes are offered online, students can earn their degrees anywhere Internet access is available.

Students complete the 36-39 credit-hour program through a combination of accelerated 8-week terms and 16-week semesters. Specializations include leadership, information assurance, information technology and technology management law and policy.

Capitol College is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business through practices of leadership and innovation. Founded in 1927, Capitol offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees, a Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, professional development training and certificates. Academic programs are grounded in centers of excellence; these include the Space Operations Institute, the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center, the Innovation and Leadership Institute, and the Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach. The college campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. www.capitol-college.edu.

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