Online MS in Information Technology program

Reduce your tuition

Student loans can help you finance your education – but they must be repaid. Before you apply for a loan, explore the many options for discounts, tuition assistance and other ways to reduce your tuition.*

Scholarships & grants

Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.

Capella Progress Rewards and scholarships

• Capella Progress Rewards: These scholarships are not need based – they’re simply our way to support your commitment to your education.*

•       Student/Alumni Referral Scholarship: Capella students and alumni can refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.*

*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Reduce your tuition by $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2,500 Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Save with credit for prior learning

With credit for prior learning, you could potentially save time and money on a master’s in IT with certificates from CompTIA®, ISACA®, Cisco® and more. See which certificates are eligible. 

Military benefits

Capella offers a tuition discount to eligible active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Employer benefits

More than 900 organizations – including corporations and healthcare organizations – invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer access to discounted education programs.

Program specializations

Various factors impact your time and cost to complete your degree, such as your program specialization. For more information, visit the MS in Information Technology specialization pages.

MS in Information Technology specializations

• General Information Technology
• IT Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Networks and Cloud Computing
• Project Management

Expert advisory board

The SoBTH advisory board provides insights, input and feedback on the skills that employers demand of business management, information technology and healthcare administration students.

The contributions of the advisory board help Capella University provide:

• Academic offerings that are designed with relevant and meaningful learning opportunities
• High-quality, relevant educational programming that is challenging, engaging, supportive, transformative and diverse
• Experiences and opportunities to develop skills that may help students lead and contribute to their organizations and communities

Distinguished faculty

Capella University faculty understand the needs of working adults who are pursuing a degree. They’re on a mission to change how higher education works, and they are dedicated to a teaching method based on:

• A fundamental belief in the power of human potential
• Passion for their fields and online learning
• A commitment to connecting with students through expert feedback
• Dedication to regularly inspire students to be successful
• The drive to go the extra mile for students and for Capella

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023 

MS in Information Technology outcomes

This program is designed to help provide advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in existing and emerging technologies. Throughout the program, you’ll develop theoretical and functional skills to analyze and address technical and organizational problems, needs and opportunities. You’ll also strengthen the communication, critical-thinking, collaborative and problem-solving skills needed in today’s fast-changing IT organizations.

MS in Information Technology specializations

• General Information Technology
• IT Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Enterprise Networks and Cloud Computing
• Project Management

MS in Information Technology services and resources

Support is available to you at every step of your academic journey, from choosing your program and starting classes, to coursework assistance and graduation. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, so our support teams are here whenever you need guidance.

Alumni association

Once you graduate, you’ll have the Career Development Center as a resource. You’ll also have a community of Capella students, alumni and faculty you can tap into for career advice and networking.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023 

Academic support

• One-on-one enrollment and advising support
• Writing Center, online library and tutoring services
• Expert faculty with real-world knowledge 

Financing support

• Assistance with the financial aid process
• Scholarships, transfer credits and credit for prior learning

Career support

• Resume help, interview prep and employer database of job listings
• One-on-one career coaching
• Learner and Alumni networking platform to connect in your field

Personal support

• Disability services
• Student communities and peer-to-peer mentoring
• 24/7 tech support

Benefits of online learning

Our GuidedPath learning format offers structured learning with the flexibility of 24/7 access to the courseroom. Set deadlines help you stay focused and motivated. You’ll engage with peers for weekly discussion posts, and instructors provide regular check-ins and feedback on assessments. Courseload per term is also up to you with guidance from dedicated support staff.

Structured for your success

Access courses in an online courseroom, where instructors present engaging interactive learning experiences and guide weekly discussions. The online learning format gives you more flexibility to study on your time – just meet your deadlines and communicate with your instructors and peers.

Explore our GuidedPath learning format >>

Experiential learning opportunities

Capella provides opportunities for GuidedPath students in select programs to gain work experience and apply on-the-job learning toward earning a degree.

Competency-based learning

Rather than taking a test, you’ll showcase specific skills in your assessments. Each course you pass is a building block in a strong foundation of career-focused knowledge.

Connect with peers and faculty

Collaborate with classmates and faculty in virtual discussions and assignments. Discuss the skills you’re learning on your own time with others who understand where you’re coming from.

24/7 courseroom access

Access your coursework anytime, anywhere, to work on it as it suits your schedule. Weekly deadlines and regular check-ins help you stay motivated and on track.

Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023