Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Information Assurance and Security specialization

Data and system security have become critical concerns in nearly every industry and government sector, creating a demand for high-level information security expertise. This Information Assurance and Security PhD specialization provides opportunities for advanced skill development and doctoral research in such topics as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, and risk management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in information security within military, government, education, and private sectors.

NSA and Homeland Security designation

Capella has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years 2007–2012: Capella is one of the select four-year colleges and graduate-level universities given the CAEIAE designation. Visit the Center for Information Assurance Education, Capella's resource for developing knowledge related to information security.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program

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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009

Quarter - Coursework: $4,485

Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

TS8004 - Information Technology Research and Practice
OM8301 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Management Infrastructure
OM8302 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Planning and Delivery
OM8303 - Information Technology Technical Foundations
OM8304 - Information Technology Delivery
OM8305 - Information Technology Strategy and Management
TS8306 - Advances in Information Technology
OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques
OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods*
OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* OR
OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* OR
OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* OR
PHB8024 - Advanced Research: Mixed-Methods Research Designs*
TS8940 - Information Technology Consulting Practice Seminar* OR
TS8950 - Teaching Practice Seminar in Information Technology Education*