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What you’ll learn
Decide, Solve, & Execute
Create IT solutions to solve organizational problems and use IT tools
to help make decisions along the way.
Stay on Task & on Budget
Collaborate with your colleagues using IT tools and contribute to the
management of project time and costs.
Keep Project Goals Front of Mind
Participate in the definition and monitoring of project quality and
help plan the implementation with the project team.
Communicate with Stakeholders
Communicate effectively in business environments and coordinate with
all stakeholders.
Mitigate Project Delays
Assist in the management of a project’s wins and risks.
Act Legally & Ethically
Understand ethical, legal, and policy issues associated with
IT.
Program features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Get Exam-Ready
Learn CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA
Project+ PMI-CAPM+ exam info—and receive vouchers for free
exams.
Do Engaging Coursework
Get hands-on experience with industry tools through virtual labs, interactive simulations, and innovative resources.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive
eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and
skills.
Cost & learning formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100%
competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your needs.
Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$18,495–$39,912*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $411 per 3000-4000 level credit,
180 total quarter credits,
135 max transfer credits
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses
at your own speed, and move on to the next course whenever you’re
ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$12,500–$25,000*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,500 per 12-week billing session,
90 total program points,
68 max transfer points
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Prior learning assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment process.
Low-cost gen-ed courses
Our external partner, Sophia Learning, offers a low-cost way to earn gen-ed credits.
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Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample courses
Our online IT project management bachelor's degree integrates
practice and theory while focusing on the basics of project management
and the knowledge areas of practice: resource allocation, risk
assessment, and stakeholder management.
| PM3000 |
Principles of Project Management
In this course, learners are introduced to the fundamental basics of
project management and gain a broad overview of project management
standards and their applicability to both business and IT projects.
This course emphasizes management theories, concepts, tools and
techniques defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
including the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas. This course also
introduces other project management methodologies and frameworks,
including Agile (Scrum, Lean, DSDM and XP), PRINCE2®, Waterfall, and
Six Sigma. Finally, learners study project politics and ethics,
collaboration and team building, and leadership. |
3 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| PM4030 * |
Scheduling, Cost, and Quality Management
This course focuses on project scheduling and cost and quality
management in a business or information technology (IT) project
context. Learners study project scheduling, costs and quality
management processes, including quality planning, quality assurance,
and quality control. Learners also monitor project results to evaluate
compliance with schedule, costs and quality standards and gain an
understanding of the steps involved in planning, performing, and
controlling a business or IT project. Learners are introduced to a
variety of scheduling, cost and quality tools that can be used
independently or conjunctively. Finally, learners explore project
management software to help in developing a project schedule.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
|
6 quarter credits |
| PM4050 * |
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Learners in this course focus on project communication and
stakeholder management knowledge areas. Learners cover the processes,
tools, and techniques used to manage project communications and
stakeholders across project management process groups and emphasize
executive project sponsorship as a strategic tool for project success.
Learners also acquire skills in strategic business management and
leadership: customer relationship and satisfaction, operational
functions, conflict management, negotiation, listening, problem
solving, and team building.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
|
6 quarter credits |
| PM4060 * |
Risk Management in Project Management
Learners in this course focus on project risk management and examine
the processes, tools and techniques used to identify, analyze,
prioritize, respond, and control risk on a project. This course
emphasizes building a risk management process that can be
standardized. Learners also acquire and demonstrate business
management and leadership skills such as planning, environmental
awareness and conditions, benefits management, brainstorming,
listening, negotiation, problem solving, and team building.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
|
6 quarter credits |
| PM4080 * |
Agile Project Management
This course introduces the concepts of Agile Project Management
(APM). Learners gain an understanding of APM’s objectives, which are,
in part, to deliver customer value earlier in repeated iterations,
adapt to changes in a more flexible and timely manner to ultimately
gain a result of higher customer satisfaction, and increased team
morale, collaboration, and ownership. Learners apply their skills and
knowledge to a scenario that requires the development of an APM-based
project plan.
Prerequisite(s): PM4010.
|
6 quarter credits |
Faculty & support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
FlexPath coaches
Coaches guide and cheer you on as you move from enrollment to graduation. They help you understand your program, answer questions, and offer encouragement.
Writing support
Sharpen your writing skills with our free tutoring services and other resources.
Career center
For this team, it's more than resumes and interview tips. It's about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant blog posts
Career Paths in IT Project Management
Take a look at entry-level, mid-level, and advanced career options in the field.
Going Above and Beyond: 5 Soft Skills for Every Project Manager
Bring more than just management and business or information technology know-how to the table.
Move forward in your career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our online BS in Information Technology, IT Project Management degree.
Related job titles to explore*
- Project lead
- Project manager
- Program manager
- Project management consultant
- Project coordinator
- Project specialist
Employment settings to explore
- Corporation
- Insurance firm
- Nonprofit organization
- Health care organization
- Information technology consulting firm
- Technology company
- Consulting firm
- Construction, defense and aerospace company
- Government - local, state and federal
- Land-based or online college or university
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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