| Institution: | Capella University |
| Program: | Information Technology |
| Degree or Certificate: | Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology |
| Department: | School of Business and Technology |
| Program website: | Click to visit program site |
| Program specializations: | General Information Technology |
| Program mission statement: | The Master of Science in Information Technology is designed to help working adults acquire the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers and make significant contributions within their organizations. The program helps learners acquire higher-level managerial skills while familiarizing them with the newest applications being used by leading corporations. |
| Professional accreditation: | The MS in Information Technology with specialization in Project Management is accredited by the Global Accreditation Center (GAC) of the Project Management Institute. ![]() |
| Program learning outcomes: What Will I Learn?: |
1. Evaluate the ethical and legal impact of information technology on society |
| Evidence of Student Learning - Internal: How will the program measure what I have learned?: |
Click here to see outcome data for Capella University's Master’s in Information Technology program.
The effectiveness of Capella University’s Capella University's Master’s in Information Technology program is measured directly during specialization-specific capstone courses using criterion-referenced assessments of the intended specialization learning outcomes. In 2009, over 85% of the learners' outcome demonstrations were judged to be at the proficient level of performance or higher across 5 of 6 program outcomes. Faculty have reviewed these data in detail to gain insights into their program's effectiveness, to ask new research questions, and to create action items to improve the program. The outcome data reported are an aggregation of the program outcome assessment data from the capstone course, which is intended to serve as an indicator of the program's effectiveness.
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| Results of External Exams/Assessments: What third-party assessments will measure what I have learned?: | Not Applicable |







