General Information Systems and Technology Management Specialization

Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management

School of Business and Technology

Overview

Capella University's online Master's in Information Technology program maximizes your ability to help businesses achieve their goals through IT solutions. Designed by an elite group of business leaders and IT consultants, your curriculum will concentrate on issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges facing the industry today.

This program also includes a helpful feature that lets you choose courses that correlate to your experience and professional needs. If Information Technology is a career change, you'll have access to a specialized path where you'll build foundational knowledge before taking on more advanced IT concepts.

By the time you graduate, among your many skills you'll be able to: manage complex enterprise technology systems, design enterprise architecture, manage risk mitigation, and evaluate data to create business intelligence and data modeling that drive strategic decision making.

Hands-On Learning Through Virtual Lab Environment

Capella’s virtual lab environment gives you a practical, hands-on learning experience designed around industry best practices. Our safe, interactive platform allows you to develop in-demand skills by practicing with tools you’d work with in your future career.

Access to Cutting-Edge Content at No Additional Cost

As a benefit of Capella’s partnership with Pluralsight, a global leader in online learning for IT specialists, students in select IT courses receive full business account access to Pluralsight’s library of more than 5,000 courses—a $499 value—that also includes access to Code School for interactive learning and lab practice.

Degree Outcomes

With your master's degree in General Information Systems and Technology Management from Capella, you'll be prepared to use strategic information technology planning to demonstrate business acumen. You'll also be highly qualified to develop proficiency in managing people and technology.

Career Outcomes

Common jobs with an online master's degree in General Information Systems and Technology Management include: application developer, director of IT, IT auditor, IT manager, senior IT specialist, senior network administrator, senior web developer and technical lead. Potential workplaces include: consulting firm, corporation, government, land-based or online university, and the military.

Detailed Program Information

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Classes Start July 10th

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Cost & Learning Formats

Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy–you need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however you learn. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz

Our online-learning format that guides you along. You pay per credit; we set the deadlines.

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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

$682 per credit, 48 total program credits, 12 max transfer credits

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Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own speed, whenever your schedule allows.

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Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time simultaneously) per 12-week billing session
Based on a program point system; 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
Pay one flat-rate tuition fee per session

$2,500 per quarter, 24 total program points, 0 max transfer points

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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 (PLA) process.

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Employer & Association Discounts

Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn more.

Scholarships for New Students

Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.

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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 folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads). They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for success.

Financial Aid Counselors

First they listen. Then they act—for you. Running the numbers, exploring ways to save, and making the financing of your education simpler.

Coaches

From enrollment to graduation, coaches help you stay on track. They know your program, answer questions, and cheer you on.

Career Center

For this team, it’s more than resumes and interview tips. It’s about thoughtful and strategic career planning–beyond graduation.

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