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Doctor of Business Administration
Information Technology Management
Prepare to lead IT management from an informed, strategic viewpoint. An online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Information Technology Management degree from Capella offers advanced skills and knowledge to expand your expertise in the implementation of information technology policies and processes, and explore emerging trends in IT management. Gain experience by creating practical solutions to real-world problems, and focus on multidisciplinary research to advance your career.
Classes start July 12
Use the code WINTER to waive the $50 application fee
At a Glance
- Online
- 8 Core courses
- 4 Specialized courses
- 12 max transfer credits
- 1 Doctoral research project
- 2 Residencies
- ACBSP accredited
Reduce your tuition by $20,000
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $20K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree.
Applicants must provide the following information for admission to Capella programs and specializations:
- A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
International Student Requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
- Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Transcript evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
GuidedPath
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; 1–2 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
$750 per credit, $4,850 quarterly tuition max, 70 coursework credits, credits vary in capstone phase, 12 max transfer credits
Tuition breakdown
Program Phases
Coursework
$750 Per quarter credit
70 coursework credits; capstone is additional
Coursework
What is coursework?$750
Capstone
$3,000 Per quarter
Most students spend one third to one half of their program working on their capstone; others may take longer
Capstone
What is capstone?$3,000
Per quarter
Most students spend one third to one half of their program working on their capstone; others may take longer
Fees
Resource kit fee
$175 Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Resource kit fee
$175
Per quarter
Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials
Application fee
$50 One-time fee
Application fee
$50
One-time fee
Tuition and program length are unique to you
Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:
- Academic performance
- Complexity of your capstone
- Number of quarters spent working on capstone
- Prior coursework
- Transfer credits
- Scholarships and finances
- Unexpected life events
- School/work/life balance
- Employer and/or military benefits
About cost scenarios
The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2020–21 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2020. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price. You are responsible for paying your own travel costs related to residencies, including plane, hotel, and food expenses.
To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.
Cost scenarios
Complete capstone in 3 quartersComplete each capstone milestone at the pace of the fastest 25% of students. |
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|---|---|
| Coursework: $750/credit 12 quarters |
$46,166.00 |
| Capstone: $3,000/quarter 3 quarters |
$9,000.00 |
| Subtotal | $55,166.00 |
| Est. Total with Scholarship* | $37,316.00 |
| Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
| Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
|
Est. Total 15 quarters |
$57,316.00 |
Complete capstone in 4 quartersComplete each capstone milestone at the pace of the slowest 75% of students. |
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|---|---|
| Coursework: $750/credit 12 quarters |
$46,166.00 |
| Capstone: $3,000/quarter 4 quarters |
$12,000.00 |
| Subtotal | $58,166.00 |
| Est. Total with Scholarship* | $40,316.00 |
| Resource Kit fee: $175 12 quarters |
$2,100.00 |
| Application fee: $50 one-time fee |
$50.00 |
|
Est. Total 16 quarters |
$60,316.00 |
*Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Get the details
Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
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*Cost of each residency is included in the $4,850 quarterly tuition maximum; books, resource kit, lodging, meals, and other expenses are not included.
The DBA, Information Technology Management focuses on emerging trends, technologies, and multidisciplinary research to advance the theory and practice of IT strategic planning and management.
| BMGT8210 |
Information Technology Leaders as Partners in Organizational Strategic Planning
This course focuses on the information technology leader’s collaborative roles working with an organization’s non-IT senior leadership, including aligning business strategy with IT strategy, acting as an equal contributor to the formation of organizational strategy, and integrating ethical policies and practices into an organization. Learners evaluate multidisciplinary research and practices related to leadership, organizational structures, and culture. Through the lens of complexity/chaos and change theories, learners analyze information technology’s role in contributing to organizational resiliency. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
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| BMGT8212 |
Leading Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex and Global Environments
In this course, learners examine processes by which senior information technology leadership must evaluate different IT governance models from a global perspective, including decision models, management structures, business engagement processes, leadership theories, and risk assessment processes. Learners evaluate methods of performance measurement and control, and assess the relevance and effect of social responsibility issues and strategic partnering on IT strategic planning. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
4 quarter credits |
| BMGT8214 |
Guiding the Implementation of Information Technology Policies and Processes
This course presents key issues related to the implementation of information technology policies and processes as day-to-day operations, including consideration of ethical, cultural, and global issues, and potential effects on internal and external stakeholder needs. Learners evaluate strategies for implementing different governance models and assess the ways in which those models relate to change management processes and organizational innovation. |
4 quarter credits |
Learning outcomes
This program is designed for technology and management professionals seeking to advance in their careers. It draws on professional standards to provide the relevant expertise they need. On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Foster an organizational culture that supports technological innovation within the context of changing business needs.
- Evaluate ethical frameworks, including the organization’s global citizenship, and legal requirements that guide information technology management.
- Synthesize multidisciplinary research and evolving practices to contribute to organizational strategies and to lead strategic IT planning and management in complex environments, including diverse organizational and global cultural contexts.
- Exhibit proficiency in academic research, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
- Synthesize emerging trends, technological influences, and research to advance the theory or practice of global information technology management.
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career opportunities.
"I chose a DBA over a PhD because I wanted to combine my experience with my academics. I wanted a concrete, applicable degree to advance my career."
Taofeeq Ashiru*, DBA
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in promotional material for Capella.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to explore with a DBA in Information Technology Management.
Related job titles to explore*
- Business researcher
- Chief information officer
- Chief technology officer
- Vice president of information technology
- Technology program director
- Adjunct or part-time information technology management faculty
- Full-time information technology management faculty
- Dean or associate dean of business program
- IT strategy and management consultant
- Director of information technology
- Senior project manager, information technology
- Senior information technology auditor
Employment settings to explore
- Land-based or online college or university
- Community college
- Government—local, state, federal
- Nonprofit organization
- Corporation
- Consulting firm
*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.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide assurance that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions .
Meet your faculty
Our distinguished faculty members are scholarpractitioners, active in their professions, who bring real-world experience to the courseroom. Each faculty member has completed specialized training in our distinctive outcome-based approach to education.
Ken Sherman, DBA
Core Faculty
Jason Sheedy, PhD
Core Faculty
Charlene Dunfee, PhD
Core Faculty
Support to reach the finish line
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of doctoral students. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces that build on one another to help you earn your doctorate. You’ll have support from faculty, staff, and online resources along the way.
DBA as a Springboard for Future Success
Doctor of Business Administration program participants help advance their careers with terminal degrees.
How is a DBA different from a PhD in Business Management?
A DBA is a practitioner-based degree that utilizes existing knowledge to develop hands-on, practical solutions to problems in the workplace.
DBA program guide
Get details on the Doctor of Business Administration program at Capella University, learning formats, financing options, and more, all in one place.