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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology

School of Undergraduate Studies

Project Management (Information Technology) specialization

With today's smaller budgets and tighter deadlines, project managers who can deliver the desired results on time and on budget are a valuable business resource. Develop the skills to effectively lead and manage complex information technology projects with this Project Management specialization built around the competencies in "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"(PMBOK® Guide), a globally recognized standard for project management. Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your bachelor's in project management and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing project lead or coordinator positions with corporations, consulting firms, or government agencies.

ABET accreditation for BS in IT

ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, has accredited Capella's BS in IT program. ABET accreditation is a key indicator of Capella's dedication to educational quality that prepares our graduates for entry or advancement in the IT profession.

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Project Management Quality Recognition

The Project Management (PMI®) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) has accredited Capella's BS-IT, BS-Business, MS-IT, and MBA Project Management specializations, as well as our Combined BS/MS in IT option.

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Total Program: 180 quarter credits

Admission Requirements

Next Start Date: June 4, 2012

1000-2000 Level Credit: $290 ^§

3000-4000 Level Credit: $350 ^§

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General Education Requirements

To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.

Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements.

Spring 2012 Undergraduate Learner Success Grant

You're eligible for the $2,100 Undergraduate Learner Success Grant if you are a new student who starts in April, May, or June 2012, and successfully pass your first course in any bachelor's program.

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Gain more value from your degree

Expand your educational and career opportunities by choosing one of Capella's degree enrichment options.

Tuition discount grows as you learn: Capella supports your long-term educational goals with a bachelor’s-to-master’s tuition discount program. It could mean up to a 45% discount on tuition for your master’s degree courses.

When you graduate from Capella with your bachelor’s degree and enroll in any Capella master’s degree, your total discount percentage can be applied to each master’s level course you take.
Earn graduate credits while completing your bachelor's degree: With Capella's Combined Bachelor's/Master's options, you could start earning master's-level credit during your bachelor's program. You may be able to save thousands over the cost of pursuing each degree separately and reduce your time to master's degree completion by up to two quarters. Speak to an enrollment counselor about possible financial aid implications of choosing a Combined Bachelor's/Master's option.
To be eligible:

Enroll in an eligible Capella bachelor's program under current admission requirements.

After you have completed 100 quarter credits of bachelor's-level course work and have earned a 3.0 GPA, you may enroll in one of the Combined Bachelor's/Master's options.

Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain in the combined option.

Combined Bachelor's/Master's options available for this specialization:

BS/MBA

BS to MS in Information Technology
Add a concentration to gain deeper expertise: Delve more deeply into a specific knowledge area by earning a concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities. If you have elective courses in your degree program, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.
Concentrations available as part of this specialization include:

Finance

Marketing
Expand your career options with additional specializations: Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Required Courses

MAT1050 - College Algebra
MAT2051 - Discrete Mathematics*

Core Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

IT3006 - Communication Strategies for the Information Technology Professional
IT2230 - Introduction to Database Systems (3 quarter credits)
IT2240 - Introduction to Programming (3 quarter credits)
IT2250 - Introduction to Network Technology (3 quarter credits)
IT3125 - Introduction to Information Technology Project Management (3 quarter credits)
IT3165 - Ethics for the Information Technology Professional (3 quarter credits)
IT3210 - Web Systems and Technologies
IT3225 - Business Goals for the Information Technology Professional (3 quarter credits)
IT3300 - Human-Computer Interaction*
IT3310 - Hardware and Operating Systems Architecture*
IT3340 - Fundamentals of Software Architecture*
IT3350 - Network and Security Architecture*

: IT3006 - Communication Strategies for the Information Technology Professional received the 2007 Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Practice Award.

Specialization Courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)

IT4030 - Project Estimation and Budgeting*
IT4031 - Risk Management in Information System Development*
IT4063 - Project Integration and Scope Management*
IT4064 - Project Communications*
IT4065 - Project Human Resources Management*
IT4067 - Project Quality Assurance*
IT4068 - Project Procurement Management*

Elective Courses (each course 3 quarter credits unless noted)

Choose 33 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses. Learners with limited information technology knowledge may need to take IT1000 as part of their elective courses.
IT1000 - Introduction to Information Technology

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

IT4990 - Information Technology Capstone Project (6 quarter credits)

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Capella BS IT with a Project Management Concentration	November 23, 2010	Jack	I attended Capella from August 2002 to March 2006 earning my BSIT. At the time I was an IT professional with over 25 years in the business and working for some major financial services players. Getting my Bachelor's was about unfinished business and personal satisfaction..not about preparing me for another field. The program worked for me from that perspective...I was able to attend and participate on my schedule and still had time to prepare quality deliverables as needed. On the other hand Capella, at the time, had its shortcomings. I had a few instructors who were MIA for the course...letting it run on autopilot on the backs of its students. I had a few instructors who were not very competent either...didn't believe they had the technical background (or had been properly screened) to teach the courses. Half my instructors were competent industry pros. Mid-term and end-term surveys were never actioned..mixed quality instructors kept getting assigned.
Capella - Ivy League - The Most Prestigious University	November 23, 2010	Johnette	I became a Capella Ambassador because I believe in the caliber of the education I received. As a Professional Program Manager, Genealogist, member of the most family family in education; historically speaking, I hope to be the 1st in history to received my BS, MS and Ph.D. from the most prestigious online university in the country. Capella is highly recognized by hiring managers around the world. It is an honor to be associated with this institution.

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology

School of Undergraduate Studies