Classes Start October 8th
Ready to get started? We’re ready for you. Chat with an enrollment counselor or apply now to take the first step on the journey toward your future.
Admission
Requirements » | $50 Application Fee
What You’ll Learn
Master IT Theory & Practice
Grow your skills in developing IT solutions using relevant theories, practices, and technologies.
Develop IT Analysis Skills
Gain the skill set you need to analyze problems.
Find Optimal Solutions
Design and construct effective information technology solutions.
Discover IT Standards of Practice
Apply legal, ethical, and professional standards to client interactions and the development of IT solutions.
Gain Expertise in IT Practice
Incorporate collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving strategies into information technology practice.
Refine Communication Skills
Communicate technology issues and solutions effectively with a range of audiences.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
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.
Applied IT Project
Work on solving a real-world problem faced by an actual organization
to demonstrate what you’ve learned in your program.
Engaging Coursework
Grow your knowledge with hands-on experience using industry tools in
virtual labs, interactive simulations, and innovative resources.
Cost & Learning Format
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.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. 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
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
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.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry
certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
process.
Accredited & Respected
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 MS in Information Technology, General Information Technology degree can help you build knowledge in the foundations of IT while allowing you to tailor the program by selecting the courses that fit your personal interests.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ITEC5002 | Information Technology and System Trends |
| ITEC5010 | Security and Enterprise Networks |
| ITEC5020 | Database and Application Development |
| ITEC5030 | Emerging Technologies |
| PM5331 | Project Management Fundamentals |
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 résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
What to Look For In an Online IT Program
Discover three key features to look for in a program, and why they
are important.
Soft Skills Could Help You Land Your Next IT Job
Having outstanding technical skills may qualify you for an IT job, but soft skills may help get you the offer.
Advancing Your Career with an MS in Information Technology
Possible careers include IT management, web development, systems management, and analysis.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our master’s in information technology, general information technology degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Applications developer
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Director of information technology
- Information technology analyst
- Information technology manager
- Network engineer
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Solutions architect
- Systems administrator
- Systems engineer
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Computer systems design
- Consulting service
- Engineering service
- Financial services
- Government – local, state, federal
- Hospital
- Land-based or online college or university
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Scientific research and development
- Software publisher
- Telecommunications carrier
*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.
Other Programs to Explore
Is this program close to what you need, but maybe not a perfect fit? The programs below might be interesting. Check them out to find one that suits your academic and professional goals.