Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Programs

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

Choose the online IT degree that fits your goals

It’s all about solving problems. Your tool is technology. Your skill and know-how drives results. Our ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree programs in information technology* can help you combine your talents in IT to become an industry problem-solver.

Graduates of this program will have an ability to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goal.
  7. Design and plan professional development activities to maintain currency and active engagement in the computing field.

We offer flexible, online courses that can fit your career goals.

*The FlexPath option is not included in this specialized accreditation.

Try FlexPath on us

Take a FlexPath trial course and see all the great benefits our self-paced learning format has to offer.

FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in IT in 22 months for $20,000.*

*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.

BS in IT program specializations

Discover the IT specialization that’s right for you, and explore admissions requirements, costs, and courses.

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

*The FlexPath option for the project management specializations is not accredited by PMI-GAC.

*The FlexPath format for the BS in Information Technology program specializations is not accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The Capella difference

Prepare to advance in your IT career.

Take certification exams on us

Capella offers eligible students certification exam vouchers from CompTIA, Cisco, and SAS.

Earn credit for your knowledge

Earn credits through Credit for Prior Learning when you demonstrate mastery of IT competencies. You may also be eligible to earn credit for past coursework and prior learning. 

Learn with IT faculty and hands-on experience

Get hands-on experience with industry tools through virtual labs, interactive simulations, real-world capstone projects, and innovative resources taught by experienced IT faculty.

Reduce your tuition by $15,000

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $15K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your bachelor’s degree.
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Gen ed courses included

Capella students receive access to ACE-recommended courses for college credit from our affiliate, Sophia Learning.*

Transfer Credits

Capella lets you transfer previous college credit to cover up to 75% of your bachelor’s degree, saving you significant time and money.

*All transfer and CPL credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.

“I’m doing this for me. I also want to get a master’s and a doctorate. I fell into IT by accident, but I’ve always loved it...My work experience certainly has gaps. What’s great is that I can take courses to fill these gaps and work as hard as I can, at my pace.”

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Lisa Dowdell* BS and MS in IT; currently working on her PhD
*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.

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