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Project Management
Master of Science in Information Technology

Master the latest strategies to drive impactful IT projects from concept to completion, helping businesses and organizations achieve their goals with Capella’s MS in IT, Project Management. Using agile and traditional methodologies, you’ll learn to develop comprehensive project plans, lead teams effectively and communicate strategically with stakeholders, paving the way to grow your career. Gain valuable hands-on experience through our experiential learning program. In place of a traditional courseroom assignment, you can choose to focus on a project within your workplace or at a Capella partner organization.

Master Agile and traditional project management tools

Learn to use the latest technology and methods to develop comprehensive project plans, lead teams effectively and manage budgets, overseeing IT projects from start to finish.

Get credit for your certifications and save on your tuition

You could potentially save* $14,250 on your Master of Science in Information Technology, Project Management in the GuidedPath learning format with your PMP® – Project Management Professional. See what you could save on your degree.

*Exclusions and conditions apply. Additional fee of $50 assessed each quarter you request documented credit.

Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge AI skills

Gain next-gen AI skills in IT project management. At Capella, AI isn’t just a single topic or course, but an integral part of the learning experience, equipping you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic IT industry.

Classes start August 3

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • 5 Core courses
  • 5 Specialization courses
  • 2 Applied IT project courses

Reduce your tuition up to $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your master's degree.

Capella is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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).*

See all our accreditations and recognitions.

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.

What can you do with an MS in IT Project Management degree?

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*

  • IT project manager
  • Program coordinator
  • Program director
  • Program manager
  • Scrum master
  • Technical program manager

Employment settings to explore*

  • Administrative management and general management consulting services
  • Computer related services
  • Computer systems design services
  • Custom computer programming services
  • Engineering services
  • Web search portals and all other information services

*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.