MBA in Information Technology Management (Online)

With the expanded use of Information Technology in all facets of business, including e-commerce, skilled professionals who possess both Information Technology and business expertise are in high demand. This Information Technology Management MBA is designed to help you develop the skills you need to leverage Information Technology to enhance business competitiveness, assess the impact of advances in technology on business, and interact effectively with executive management as a strategic business partner. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management and director-level positions in IT functions that require both Information Technology and business expertise.

MBA in Project Management (Online)

In today’s competitive business environment, in which technology skills are often outsourced, many businesses consider skills related to project management and business capabilities as critical to keep in-house. This Project Management MBA specialization, based on the knowledge areas established by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is designed to sharpen your project management skills, including project planning, risk management, and project procurement. Through core business courses, you will also strengthen your overall business acumen to build the perspective you need to interact effectively with other managers to meet business goals. A capstone course allows you to apply your skills in planning, managing, and controlling the process to complete the project on time and on budget. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing project management, director-level, or consulting positions, especially those that are more business than IT-focused.

MS in Enterprise Software Architecture (Online)

Develop the diverse IT and business skills you need to master this emerging, in-demand occupation that focuses on aligning enterprise-wide IT solutions with business strategies. In this Enterprise Software Architecture specialization, you will analyze IT problems in distributed enterprises and refine your ability to design, propose, implement, and manage solutions using technologies such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed databases, and Web services. You will have access to Capella's Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to develop and test technology projects in an environment that closely mirrors real-life settings. People who choose this specialization are often working IT professionals who want to pursue careers as systems architects, technical officers, or software engineers.

MS in General Information Technology (Online)

Design a master's degree in Information Technology that meets your professional interests and provides the business knowledge and IT skills needed to make significant, far-reaching contributions to your organization. Choose a broad range of IT electives or focus your study in such areas as information security, networking, project management, health informatics, or enterprise architecture. You will have access to Capella's Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to develop and test technology projects in an environment that closely mirrors real-life settings. People who choose this specialization are often working IT professionals who want to advance to supervisory or management positions or people with bachelor’s degrees in related fields interested in pursuing senior-level or management careers in Information Technology.

MS in Information Assurance and Security (Online)

The need to protect enterprises against threats to information system availability, integrity, and confidentiality has made information assurance and security expertise a valuable skill within businesses, government agencies, and military organizations. This online master's specialization in Information Assurance and Security is designed around the domains of knowledge in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification. The curriculum addresses core information assurance and security topics, including enterprise security and security risk management, as well as such emerging areas as wireless security and computer forensics. It combines technical and policy-focused course work that will strengthen your ability to protect information system security while supporting organizational goals. You will also have access to Capella’s Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to test open vulnerabilities and simulate and protect against attacks on system design. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing information security management or consulting positions in business, health care, government, and the military.

MS in Network Architecture (Online)

Develop the skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain diverse network environments that meet business needs. This Network Architecture master’s specialization focuses on Internet, intranet, and extranet design, emerging network technologies, and the integration of divergent and disparate networks. The curriculum is based on the vendor-neutral concepts of network architecture, but also includes a Virtual Lab Environment that offers hands-on experience with vendor-specific network solutions. You will have the opportunity to acquire skills in designing, planning, and maintaining local and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), and developing and implementing information security and disaster recovery plans. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior management or team leader roles in network management and administration, or network architecture and design.

MS in Project Management (Online)

With today's smaller budgets and tighter deadlines, IT project managers who can deliver the desired results, on time and on budget, are a valuable business resource, especially those with the advanced skills needed to oversee multiple projects spanning a range of geographic locations. This online Project Management master's specialization is mapped to "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK) from the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your master's degree from Capella and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management, director-level, or consulting positions overseeing and managing technology projects and teams.