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Reach for your potential as an IT project manager with an online Master of Science degree in Information Technology, Project Management from Capella. In this specialization, you can build a foundational understanding of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies. You’ll establish your expertise by developing a cutting-edge technical skill set. You’ll also work on a project with a real organization or company to gain a deeper understanding of how to apply your skills in the field.
This MS in IT degree is designed to help entry- and mid-level IT professionals enhance their technical expertise in pursuit of advanced professional IT roles.
The mission of Capella University's MS in IT specialization in Project Management is to provide learners with a solid understanding of management theories, methodologies, processes, and strategies. It provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and experience to meet business needs and requirements effectively.
Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your master's degree.
*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.
This specialization examines fundamentals of IT project management through the lens of current technologies—including organizational, legal, professional, and ethical elements of the field. The curriculum develops a real-world understanding of the processes, techniques, and tools currently used to plan, execute, and control IT projects in various professional settings. Traditional and Agile project management methodologies are both used to build expertise in budgeting, procurement, quality, project plan development, project risk management, and project leadership management.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Program eligible for Experiential Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and demonstrate what you're learning.
The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
*This is only an estimate, effective July 7, 2025, and is subject to change.
Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include your resource kit, travel expenses and practicum costs.
Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances such as your program specialization, transfer credits and any applicable tuition discounts. Books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses are not included. Tuition estimates shown for the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer.
New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
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Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education.
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Accreditation and recognitions provide evidence that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.
The masters in IT with a specialization in project management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).*
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To meet a PMI-GAC accreditation requirement, student achievement data can be found here.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.
*The FlexPath option for the project management specializations are not accredited by PMI-GAC.
Admission requirements
Applicants to the MSIT in Project Management program must provide the following information for admission:
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:
Learn more about international student admissions.
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Project management requires a complex set of skills beyond the basics. Soft skills are often overlooked.
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MS in Information Technology, Project Management.
Job titles to explore*
Employment settings to explore*
*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.
