Online Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Information Technology
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OVERVIEW
Earn Both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in IT in One Program
Two degrees in one fast-track program.
In this accelerated B.S. to M.S. program, you’ll earn both your bachelor’s and master’s in IT at a faster pace with fewer courses.
Several industry certifications are built into this accelerated online program
, saving you money and time. Designed with input from industry experts, this accelerated degree program at WGU prepares you with the most
in-demand, workforce-aligned skills
:
Automation with Python
Cloud and networking security
IT service management
Data and AI fluency and integration
Agile project and product management
Microsoft IT strategy in cloud, data, AI, and security
A bachelor’s degree in IT helps you gain a solid foundation in computer information systems and technology. A master’s degree in IT advances your technical skills and
prepares you to be an AI-literate leader
, helping you stand out when seeking promotions and new job opportunities.
Students in this accelerated program gain a future-ready foundation that spans both technical expertise and strategic leadership. By blending core IT principles with advanced concepts in AI, data analytics, and agile management, graduates learn to build, launch, and optimize technology solutions that drive real business impact.
Earn two degrees in about
4 years*
This accelerated program combines a bachelor's degree and a master's, letting you take fewer courses than you would if you completed the programs separately.
*WGU Internal Data
Flexible Schedule
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,945 and $4,090
Tuition is less for the undergraduate portion, and tuition is charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Cost & Time
Average salary increase
$17,846*
Graduates of the M.S. in IT Management program report an average salary increase of $17,846 after completing their WGU degree.
*WGU Internal Data
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HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS
Two Degrees. One Program. Big Savings.
This IT degree path allows you to accelerate your education and earn an undergraduate and graduate degree more quickly, saving you time and money. Here’s how it works:
1. Apply and get accepted to the program.
2. Complete your general education courses along with six bachelor’s-level IT courses.
3. Move into graduate-level coursework with three master’s-level bridge courses.
4. Earn your bachelor’s degree and industry-relevant certifications.
6. Complete seven or eight master’s level courses.
7. Earn your master’s degree and industry-relevant certifications.
*The number of master’s-level courses will vary depending on the selected specialization.
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COURSES
IT Bridge Courses
Program consists of 42-43 total courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Program Guide
This unique bachelor's and master's degree plan was designed, and is regularly updated, with input from the experts on our IT Program Council, ensuring you learn best practices in systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT.
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree program will first complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology portion of the program. After completing the necessary bachelor's and bridge coursework, the student will receive the Bachelor of Science, Information Technology degree. Students will then progress to the remaining graduate coursework, and upon completion will receive the Master of Science, Information Technology degree.
Earning a degree designed by industry experts adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and then boost your knowledge and skills from there. The experts who make up our IT Program Council know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of information technology.
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Undergraduate Portion
IT Fundamentals
Introduction to IT
Introduction to IT introduces the fundamental concepts, structures, and roles of information technology (IT) within an organization. The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of IT, including networking, database management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and software development. This course also explores the essential components of the typical technology infrastructure for various types of organizations, the role and interaction of each component, and the evolving nature of technology and its implications for business practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Business Productivity Software
Business Productivity Software prepares students to effectively use business productivity software to enhance efficiency, streamline communication, and support collaboration for their personal projects within an IT team setting. The course will explore a range of productivity software, including communication, collaboration, organization, and presentation software. The course covers each tool’s features and functions, how the tools contribute to optimizing productivity, and their role in facilitating clear communication and collaborative efforts. The course examines how to use these tools for productivity while following their organizations’ technology policies and best practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.
IT Foundations
IT Foundations provides learners with an understanding of personal computer components and their functions in a desktop system; a knowledge of computer data storage and retrieval; and skills in classifying, installing, configuring, optimizing, upgrading, and troubleshooting printers, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, networks, and system security. This course also gives learners the ability to recommend appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components in a desktop system; strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting safety hazards and environmental or human accidents in technological environments; and effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and clients, including job-related professional behavior. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.
Digital Transformation in the Enterprise
Digital Transformation in the Enterprise provides an in-depth exploration of digital transformation within modern organizations. Students will evaluate emerging technologies and their potential to drive organizational improvement, focusing on the strategic assessment and integration of technology to enhance business processes and performance. The course covers the latest trends in digital innovation, methods for assessing and selecting appropriate technology solutions, and strategies for implementing digital transformation initiatives. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills necessary to analyze business needs, propose technology solutions, and effectively manage the change associated with digital transformation. This course is designed for students who aspire to lead or contribute to digital transformation efforts in their organizations, ensuring they are prepared to leverage technology to create a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving business landscape. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology introduces students to agile's principles, practices, and mindset, focusing on adaptability, collaboration, and value delivery in dynamic team environments. This course explores how agile methodologies such as scrum, Kanban, and Lean empower teams to respond to change, prioritize meaningful work, and achieve shared goals through iterative progress. Students will develop skills in facilitating agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and fostering transparency and alignment while building cohesive, self-organizing teams that value inclusivity and psychological safety. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, students will embrace agile values and principles to enhance collaboration, continuous improvement, and success across diverse contexts. There are no prerequisites for this course.
IT Applications
IT Applications introduces skills in identifying operating systems and their configurations and in implementing security principles across devices and networks. Learners will also gain skills in troubleshooting software, security, and malware issues, and in implementing basic operational procedures in documentation, change management, compliance, and communication. The course will introduce basic disaster recovery and business continuity procedures, scripting basics, and remote access technology solutions. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification exam.
Foundations of Programming (Python)
Foundations of Programming (Python) introduces students to the fundamental principles of programming using Python. This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to write, troubleshoot, and debug simple Python programs. Students will explore the syntax and structure of Python, develop an understanding of variables, loops, and conditional statements, and learn to work within different development environments, including integrated development environments (IDEs) and text editors. By the end of the course, students will be able to create functional Python programs, manipulate data structures, and apply debugging techniques across various platforms. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Courses Fulfilled By Your Associate Degree
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credit. You may receive more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have. Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.
General Education
Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling
Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling provides learners with foundational visual design and storytelling techniques to influence and create a lasting impression on audiences. Learners will first explore how human behavior is influenced by visuals and when to apply visual techniques to better communicate with audiences. Next, learners will learn techniques for creating compelling stories that create memorable images within the audience's mind. Ultimately, learners who master these skills will be well-positioned to apply their visual and storytelling techniques to not only better communicate their thoughts and ideas to an audience, but to also influence or motivate them.
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness focuses on the importance and foundations of good health and physical fitness—particularly for children and adolescents—addressing health, nutrition, fitness, and substance use and abuse.
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society explores the intersection of ethical thinking and technological innovations. A foundational introduction to ethical frameworks is applied to emerging trends in technology, including artificial intelligence, social media, and other forms of digital media. This course examines the impact of technology on our understanding of self, as well as the individual’s role in interacting with others in a globalized society. The course helps students gain the ability to recognize ethical actions within the context of current and newly evolving technological landscapes. This course has no prerequisites.
Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence
In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Composition: Successful Self-Expression
Welcome to Composition: Successful Self-Expression! In this course, you will focus on four main topics: professional writing for a cross-cultural audience, narrowing research topics and questions, researching for content to support a topic, and referencing research sources. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content. You will demonstrate competency through a performance assessment. There is no prerequisite for this course and there is no specific technical knowledge needed.
Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications
Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications provides learners with the skills required to engage in a holistic systems-based approach to analyzing complex problems and solutions. This course introduces the foundational concepts and principles of systems thinking and provides opportunities to use a systems thinking approach to analyze and evaluate real-world case studies. The course will culminate with using systems thinking to develop a solution to an authentic complex problem. This course has no prerequisites, but general education math (C955 or C957) is preferred. Because the course is self-paced, learners may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as needed, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the five competencies covered in the final assessment. If learners have no prior knowledge of this material, they can expect to spend 30 to 40 hours on the course content.
Applied Probability and Statistics
Applied Probability and Statistics is designed to help students develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic statistics including: introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are often used in everyday life, science, business, information technology, and educational settings to make informed decisions about the validity of studies and the effect of data on decisions. This course discusses what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, the content covers simple probability calculations, based on events that occur in the business and IT industries. No prerequisites are required for this course.
American Politics and the US Constitution
American Politics and the U.S. Constitution examines the evolution of representative government in the United States and the changing interpretations of the civil rights and civil liberties protected by the Constitution. This course will give candidates an understanding of the powers of the branches of the federal government, the continual tensions inherent in a federal system, the shifting relationship between state and federal governments, and the interactions between elected officials and the ever-changing electorate. This course will focus on such topics as the role of a free press in a democracy, the impact of changing demographics on American politics, and the debates over and expansion of civil rights. Upon completion of the course, candidates should be able to explain the basic functions of the federal government, describe the forces that shape American policy and politics, and be better prepared to participate in America’s civic institutions. This course has no prerequisite.
Applied Algebra
Applied Algebra is designed to help you develop competence in working with functions, the algebra of functions, and using some applied properties of functions. You will start learning about how we can apply different kinds of functions to relevant, real-life examples. From there, the algebra of several families of functions will be explored, including linear, polynomial, exponential, and logistic functions. You will also learn about relevant, applicable mathematical properties of each family of functions, including rate of change, concavity, maximizing/minimizing, and asymptotes. These properties will be used to solve problems related to your major and make sense of everyday living problems. Students should complete Applied Probability and Statistics or its equivalent prior to engaging in Applied Algebra.
Natural Science Lab
This course provides students an introduction to using the scientific method and engaging in scientific research to reach conclusions about the natural world. Students will design and carry out an experiment in the natural sciences to investigate a hypothesis by gathering quantitative data. They will also research a specific topic in the natural sciences using academic sources and draw conclusions from their findings.
Global Arts and Humanities
This is a Global Arts and Humanities course that contains three modules with corresponding lessons. This course is an invitation to see the world through the humanities, examine the humanities during the Information Age, and explore the global origins of music—essentially questioning what makes us human, and how people are connected across culture and time. Each module includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check learning. With no prior knowledge or experience, a learner can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Business of IT
Business of IT - Applications
Business of IT - Applications examines Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) terminology, structure, policies, and concepts. Focusing on the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure, development, and operations, learners will explore the core principles of ITIL practices for service management to prepare them for careers as IT professionals, business managers, and business process owners. This course has no prerequisites.
Computer Science
Practical Applications of Prompt
The Practical Applications of Prompt course introduces learners to generative artificial intelligence (AI). This course aims to allow learners to gain skills for writing effective prompts and develop more effective conversations with artificial intelligence. Practical Applications of Prompt will lead learners to explore why prompt engineering is necessary. The course also aims to help learners, regardless of background, increase prompt fluency, which is fluency in using prompt effectively. The course teaches learners how to create effective prompts to elicit information with consideration of scope, specificity, and context; additionally, it teaches learners to evaluate the medium of the prompt and adjust prompts to output relevant results. The last section of the course focuses on ways to evaluate the efficacy of prompts and improve the depth and quality of analytical investigations. This approach prepares students to navigate the complexities of working with generative AI and use these skills effectively throughout their careers.
Operating Systems
Linux Foundations
Linux Foundations prepares learners for the LPI Linux Essentials certification, and is an introduction to Linux as an operating system as well as an introduction to open-source concepts and the basics of the Linux command line. Learners will gain skills in identifying the fundamentals of open-source software and to develop resources for data access and security.
Business Core
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations offers learners an overview of the use of spreadsheet functions and methods for presenting data within spreadsheets. Learners will have the opportunity to explore features and uses of MS Excel and apply the tools to situations they may encounter while studying in their program. They will also be introduced to real world uses and tools to collect, organize and present data.
Information Technology Management
Project Management
Project Management introduces students to the essential concepts of project management and the role of the project manager. Students learn to develop a project management plan across all project management standardized phases. Although the course takes into consideration the content areas of the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, this revised version of the course asks students to deliver performance assessments; it does not directly ask students to practice in the same modality as the objective CAPM exam. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Information Technology Management and Leadership
Information Technology Management and Leadership addresses the technical and human elements of managing technology within an organization. A technology leader must be able to identify the components of a technology infrastructure, including all of the technologies used within an organization and how they relate to one another. This is crucial for building effective technology solutions, improving efficiency and processes, and knowing how to identify and resolve technical problems. Equipped with this fundamental skill, students in the course will analyze a scenario to create a technology management strategy for an organization. This course considers the ethical responsibilities of leadership and management and the appropriate use of technological solutions within an organization. The course also provides opportunities for students to develop their own leadership strategy, an essential element of effectively influencing and organizing the people who will carry out technology strategies at the ground level. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Technical Communication
Technical Communication teaches IT managers how to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, whether technical or nontechnical. The course covers skills in writing, presentation, and visual communication, enabling managers to create documentation, reports, and presentations that are precise and accessible. Additionally, it emphasizes audience analysis, which helps managers tailor their messages to stakeholders, enhancing project understanding and decision-making across teams. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Technology Governance
Technology Governance equips students with strategic frameworks and practices essential for effective governance in technology. The course covers the entire lifecycle of technology governance, including establishing governance structures and leadership techniques for enforcing these frameworks. Key themes include the evaluation of various technology governance models, the development of IT leadership skills, and the strategic integration of technology to meet business objectives. The course is aligned with COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, and ISO frameworks, emphasizing their application in real-world scenarios. Ethical considerations and social responsibility in technological governance are also explored.
Cloud Foundations
Cloud Foundations introduces learners to real-world issues and practical solutions to cloud computing. This course covers the business value of cloud computing, examining cloud types, the steps to successful cloud adoption, and the effect cloud adoption has on IT service management, as well as the risks and consequences of implementing cloud solutions. This course prepares learners for the AWS Certified Practitioner certification exam. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Web Development
Web Design Fundamentals
Web Design Fundamentals provides students with essential web development skills, guiding them through the creation of accessible, responsive, and interactive web pages. This course will enable students to gain hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and foundational JavaScript. The course will also focus on teaching students how to structure content, apply styling, and add dynamic functionality to enhance user engagement. Emphasizing industry best practices, this course covers key aspects of web accessibility, focusing on WCAG compliance, along with core UX and UI principles to ensure usability for diverse audiences. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive toolkit for designing web pages that are not only visually compelling but also technically sound and adaptable to various devices and user needs. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Network and Security
Network and Security - Foundations
Network and Security - Foundations introduces learners to the basic network systems and concepts related to networking technologies. Learners will gain skills in applying network security concepts for business continuity, data access, and confidentiality, and in identifying solutions for compliance with security guidance.
Cloud Applications
Cloud Applications prepares learners for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Learners will gain skills in designing cloud infrastructure and services and in recommending cloud security solutions, policies, and procedures. The course will also introduce skills in deploying cloud solutions for storage, networking, and security, and in managing cloud operations with processes, procedures, and improvements. Learners will also gain skills in troubleshooting cloud services issues in networking, security, and performance.
Network and Security - Applications
Network and Security - Applications prepares learners for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The course introduces learners to skills in identifying threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities to organizational security. The learner will also gain skills in designing security solutions for enterprise infrastructures and architectures, as well as in implementing security solutions across hardware, applications, and network services. Learners will be able to execute operations and incident response with tools, policies, forensics, and mitigation techniques, and to analyze information security controls, governance, risk, and compliance.
Data Management
Data Management - Foundations
Data Management Foundations offers an introduction in creating conceptual, logical and physical data models. Students gain skills in creating databases and tables in SQL-enabled database management systems, as well as skills in normalizing databases. No prerequisites are required for this course.
Data Management - Applications
Data Management - Applications covers conceptual data modeling and introduces MySQL. Students will learn how to create simple to complex SELECT queries, including subqueries and joins, and how to use SQL to update and delete data. Topics covered in this course include exposure to MySQL; creating and modifying databases, tables, views, foreign keys and primary keys (FKs and PKs), and indexes; populating tables; and developing simple Select-From-Where (SFW) queries to complex 3+ table join queries. The following course is a prerequisite: Data Management - Foundations.
Networks
Networks
Networks introduces skills in configuring networking components and a network infrastructure. Learners will gain skills in optimizing network operations for availability, performance, and security, and in troubleshooting network issues. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Network and Security - Foundations is a prerequisite for this course.
Networking
Python for IT Automation
Python for IT Automation covers the fundamentals of the Python language and its features to control program flow, inform decisions, and automate IT tasks and processes. The course emphasizes a systematic approach to solving problems and the application of programming logic to administer secure, scalable, and resilient IT networks and systems.
42 Courses
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Product Management, Information Technology – M.S.
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Tuition:
$4,090 per 6-month term.
Courses:
11 total courses in this program.
Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) certifications
.
DevOps
Sourcing and planning
Risks and influence
Agile leadership
Solutions development
Product Lifecycle Management
Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.
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Information Technology – M.S.
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Time:
67% of graduates finish within 19 months.
Tuition:
$4,090 per 6-month term.
Courses:
11 total courses in this program.
Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
and Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) certifications
.
Technology operations and integration
Sourcing and planning
Risks and influence
Agile leadership
Solutions development
Project management
Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.
Skills For Your Résumé
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.
Python:
Gained functional knowledge of the Python programming language and automation in IT.
Generative AI:
Applied generative AI tools and frameworks to automate content creation, enhance data analysis, and support innovative business and technical solutions.
AI Application to Business Problems:
Identified and implemented AI-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and streamline decision-making processes within business contexts.
Business Productivity Tools:
Leveraged technology tools to become more efficient and effective in the workplace.
Agile:
Applied Agile principles and Scrum methodologies to manage iterative projects, enhance cross-team collaboration, and deliver value to stakeholders.
Computer Systems:
Demonstrated understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network and cloud fundamentals to support effective system design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Problem-Solving:
Employed critical thinking and analytical approaches to assess challenges and develop effective solutions for achieving organizational goals.
"Shortly after completing my WGU degree, I was interviewed for a Database Administrator position at a local company. I got the job and have been working there for six months now. The new career came with great benefits and almost doubled my monthly income. I believe that the degree that I received from WGU was a major factor in obtaining my new career."
—Josh Blevins
B.S. Information Technology
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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
IT CERTIFICATIONS
3rd Party IT Certifications Included
Industry certifications
in this degree program include a variety of CompTIA certifications, Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner, LPI Linux Essentials, and PMI CAPM. The cost of these certifications is
included in your tuition
, helping you save money as you enhance your skills. Earning certifications before you’ve even finished your degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will immediately boost your résumé.
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Here are the stackable CompTIA certifications that you can earn:
IT Operations Specialist (earned with A+ and Network+)
Cloud Administration Professional (earned with Network+ and Cloud+)
Secure Infrastructure Specialist (earned with A+, Network+, and Security+)
Secure Cloud Professional (earned with Security+ and Cloud+)
You also have the opportunity to obtain these other IT certifications:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
ITIL 4 Foundation
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management
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Costs for the
Undergraduate
Portion of This Program
$3,945
Tuition per 6-month term
At WGU, tuition is charged every six months. For the bachelor's degree, the only other fees you'll have is a flat fee of $200 each term for e-books and learning resources.
Costs for the
Graduate
Portion of This Program
$4,090
Tuition per 6-month term
Plus the $200 per term resource fee.
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An Accelerated Information Technology Degree Is Within Reach
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The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2023 (among those who borrowed) was about half* the national average.
Responsible Borrowing Initiative
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*
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flexible, personalized
approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a
highly respected degree
as a busy working adult.
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M.S. Information Technology Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Prepare to Lead and Earn More
Skilled IT professionals are in demand across nearly every industry. WGU’s online accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree program in information technology prepares you with the certifications, knowledge, and hands-on experience
employers value
. You’ll be ready for a successful career in fields like computer programming, information systems, and IT management, and equipped to keep up with emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
An IT degree from WGU helps you
gain the critical skills needed to thrive
in today’s fast-changing technology sector. You’ll increase your earning potential,
strengthen your résumé with valuable credentials
, and build a career you love with the support of respected bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in information technology.
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Return on Your Investment
Many WGU graduates may see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary from all degrees. Source:
2024 Harris Poll
of 1,655 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
17%
Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to
grow by17% through 2033
.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
An Information Technology Degree Opens the Door to Continued Success in your Career
Our School of Technology alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers:
Job Titles
Systems Administrator
Information Systems Manager
Chief Product Officer
IT Project Manager
IT Director
Diverse Industries
Business
Education
Finance
Government
Healthcare
Major Employers
Google
Microsoft
Apple
JPMorgan Chase
U.S. Department of Defense
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
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ADMISSIONS
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for enrollment into this program, you must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through
one
of the following:
Option 1:
Submit all transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.
Option 2:
Possess a bachelor's or associate degree (A.A, A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Option 3:
Submit official record of completion of a transferable IT certification, some of which
may provide transfer credit
into various programs.
Option 4:
Submit all high school transcripts with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Option 5:
Submit all transcripts documenting completion of previous IT coursework. IT coursework must be 300 level or higher.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program.
Learn why we don't require these tests.
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You should speak with an Enrollment Counselor. WGU can often provide advice or resources to help a prospective student fulfill enrollment prerequisites.
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You will first complete the bachelor’s in IT portion, which includes three graduate-level courses in place of similar undergraduate courses. After completing all bachelor’s and bridge coursework and earning your B.S. degree, you will advance to the remaining graduate coursework in the next term, earning your M.S. degree upon completion.
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Online Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's in Information Technology
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3rd Party IT Certifications Included in This Degree
OVERVIEW
Earn Both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in IT in One Program
Two degrees in one fast-track program.
In this accelerated B.S. to M.S. program, you’ll earn both your bachelor’s and master’s in IT at a faster pace with fewer courses.
Several industry certifications are built into this accelerated online program
, saving you money and time. Designed with input from industry experts, this accelerated degree program at WGU prepares you with the most
in-demand, workforce-aligned skills
:
Automation with Python
Cloud and networking security
IT service management
Data and AI fluency and integration
Agile project and product management
Microsoft IT strategy in cloud, data, AI, and security
A bachelor’s degree in IT helps you gain a solid foundation in computer information systems and technology. A master’s degree in IT advances your technical skills and
prepares you to be an AI-literate leader
, helping you stand out when seeking promotions and new job opportunities.
Students in this accelerated program gain a future-ready foundation that spans both technical expertise and strategic leadership. By blending core IT principles with advanced concepts in AI, data analytics, and agile management, graduates learn to build, launch, and optimize technology solutions that drive real business impact.
Earn two degrees in about
4 years*
This accelerated program combines a bachelor's degree and a master's, letting you take fewer courses than you would if you completed the programs separately.
*WGU Internal Data
Flexible Schedule
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,945 and $4,090
Tuition is less for the undergraduate portion, and tuition is charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Cost & Time
Average salary increase
$17,846*
Graduates of the M.S. in IT Management program report an average salary increase of $17,846 after completing their WGU degree.
*WGU Internal Data
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HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS
Two Degrees. One Program. Big Savings.
This IT degree path allows you to accelerate your education and earn an undergraduate and graduate degree more quickly, saving you time and money. Here’s how it works:
1. Apply and get accepted to the program.
2. Complete your general education courses along with six bachelor’s-level IT courses.
3. Move into graduate-level coursework with three master’s-level bridge courses.
4. Earn your bachelor’s degree and industry-relevant certifications.
6. Complete seven or eight master’s level courses.
7. Earn your master’s degree and industry-relevant certifications.
*The number of master’s-level courses will vary depending on the selected specialization.
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COURSES
IT Bridge Courses
Program consists of 42-43 total courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Program Guide
This unique bachelor's and master's degree plan was designed, and is regularly updated, with input from the experts on our IT Program Council, ensuring you learn best practices in systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT.
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree program will first complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology portion of the program. After completing the necessary bachelor's and bridge coursework, the student will receive the Bachelor of Science, Information Technology degree. Students will then progress to the remaining graduate coursework, and upon completion will receive the Master of Science, Information Technology degree.
Earning a degree designed by industry experts adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and then boost your knowledge and skills from there. The experts who make up our IT Program Council know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of information technology.
WHAT ABOUT TRANSFER CREDITS?
Undergraduate Portion
IT Fundamentals
Introduction to IT
Introduction to IT introduces the fundamental concepts, structures, and roles of information technology (IT) within an organization. The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of IT, including networking, database management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and software development. This course also explores the essential components of the typical technology infrastructure for various types of organizations, the role and interaction of each component, and the evolving nature of technology and its implications for business practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Business Productivity Software
Business Productivity Software prepares students to effectively use business productivity software to enhance efficiency, streamline communication, and support collaboration for their personal projects within an IT team setting. The course will explore a range of productivity software, including communication, collaboration, organization, and presentation software. The course covers each tool’s features and functions, how the tools contribute to optimizing productivity, and their role in facilitating clear communication and collaborative efforts. The course examines how to use these tools for productivity while following their organizations’ technology policies and best practices. There are no prerequisites for this course.
IT Foundations
IT Foundations provides learners with an understanding of personal computer components and their functions in a desktop system; a knowledge of computer data storage and retrieval; and skills in classifying, installing, configuring, optimizing, upgrading, and troubleshooting printers, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, networks, and system security. This course also gives learners the ability to recommend appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components in a desktop system; strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting safety hazards and environmental or human accidents in technological environments; and effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and clients, including job-related professional behavior. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.
Digital Transformation in the Enterprise
Digital Transformation in the Enterprise provides an in-depth exploration of digital transformation within modern organizations. Students will evaluate emerging technologies and their potential to drive organizational improvement, focusing on the strategic assessment and integration of technology to enhance business processes and performance. The course covers the latest trends in digital innovation, methods for assessing and selecting appropriate technology solutions, and strategies for implementing digital transformation initiatives. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills necessary to analyze business needs, propose technology solutions, and effectively manage the change associated with digital transformation. This course is designed for students who aspire to lead or contribute to digital transformation efforts in their organizations, ensuring they are prepared to leverage technology to create a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving business landscape. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Agile Methodology
Agile Methodology introduces students to agile's principles, practices, and mindset, focusing on adaptability, collaboration, and value delivery in dynamic team environments. This course explores how agile methodologies such as scrum, Kanban, and Lean empower teams to respond to change, prioritize meaningful work, and achieve shared goals through iterative progress. Students will develop skills in facilitating agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and fostering transparency and alignment while building cohesive, self-organizing teams that value inclusivity and psychological safety. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, students will embrace agile values and principles to enhance collaboration, continuous improvement, and success across diverse contexts. There are no prerequisites for this course.
IT Applications
IT Applications introduces skills in identifying operating systems and their configurations and in implementing security principles across devices and networks. Learners will also gain skills in troubleshooting software, security, and malware issues, and in implementing basic operational procedures in documentation, change management, compliance, and communication. The course will introduce basic disaster recovery and business continuity procedures, scripting basics, and remote access technology solutions. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification exam.
Foundations of Programming (Python)
Foundations of Programming (Python) introduces students to the fundamental principles of programming using Python. This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to write, troubleshoot, and debug simple Python programs. Students will explore the syntax and structure of Python, develop an understanding of variables, loops, and conditional statements, and learn to work within different development environments, including integrated development environments (IDEs) and text editors. By the end of the course, students will be able to create functional Python programs, manipulate data structures, and apply debugging techniques across various platforms. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Courses Fulfilled By Your Associate Degree
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credit. You may receive more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have. Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.
General Education
Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling
Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling provides learners with foundational visual design and storytelling techniques to influence and create a lasting impression on audiences. Learners will first explore how human behavior is influenced by visuals and when to apply visual techniques to better communicate with audiences. Next, learners will learn techniques for creating compelling stories that create memorable images within the audience's mind. Ultimately, learners who master these skills will be well-positioned to apply their visual and storytelling techniques to not only better communicate their thoughts and ideas to an audience, but to also influence or motivate them.
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness focuses on the importance and foundations of good health and physical fitness—particularly for children and adolescents—addressing health, nutrition, fitness, and substance use and abuse.
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society explores the intersection of ethical thinking and technological innovations. A foundational introduction to ethical frameworks is applied to emerging trends in technology, including artificial intelligence, social media, and other forms of digital media. This course examines the impact of technology on our understanding of self, as well as the individual’s role in interacting with others in a globalized society. The course helps students gain the ability to recognize ethical actions within the context of current and newly evolving technological landscapes. This course has no prerequisites.
Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence
In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Composition: Successful Self-Expression
Welcome to Composition: Successful Self-Expression! In this course, you will focus on four main topics: professional writing for a cross-cultural audience, narrowing research topics and questions, researching for content to support a topic, and referencing research sources. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content. You will demonstrate competency through a performance assessment. There is no prerequisite for this course and there is no specific technical knowledge needed.
Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications
Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications provides learners with the skills required to engage in a holistic systems-based approach to analyzing complex problems and solutions. This course introduces the foundational concepts and principles of systems thinking and provides opportunities to use a systems thinking approach to analyze and evaluate real-world case studies. The course will culminate with using systems thinking to develop a solution to an authentic complex problem. This course has no prerequisites, but general education math (C955 or C957) is preferred. Because the course is self-paced, learners may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as needed, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the five competencies covered in the final assessment. If learners have no prior knowledge of this material, they can expect to spend 30 to 40 hours on the course content.
Applied Probability and Statistics
Applied Probability and Statistics is designed to help students develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic statistics including: introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are often used in everyday life, science, business, information technology, and educational settings to make informed decisions about the validity of studies and the effect of data on decisions. This course discusses what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, the content covers simple probability calculations, based on events that occur in the business and IT industries. No prerequisites are required for this course.
American Politics and the US Constitution
American Politics and the U.S. Constitution examines the evolution of representative government in the United States and the changing interpretations of the civil rights and civil liberties protected by the Constitution. This course will give candidates an understanding of the powers of the branches of the federal government, the continual tensions inherent in a federal system, the shifting relationship between state and federal governments, and the interactions between elected officials and the ever-changing electorate. This course will focus on such topics as the role of a free press in a democracy, the impact of changing demographics on American politics, and the debates over and expansion of civil rights. Upon completion of the course, candidates should be able to explain the basic functions of the federal government, describe the forces that shape American policy and politics, and be better prepared to participate in America’s civic institutions. This course has no prerequisite.
Applied Algebra
Applied Algebra is designed to help you develop competence in working with functions, the algebra of functions, and using some applied properties of functions. You will start learning about how we can apply different kinds of functions to relevant, real-life examples. From there, the algebra of several families of functions will be explored, including linear, polynomial, exponential, and logistic functions. You will also learn about relevant, applicable mathematical properties of each family of functions, including rate of change, concavity, maximizing/minimizing, and asymptotes. These properties will be used to solve problems related to your major and make sense of everyday living problems. Students should complete Applied Probability and Statistics or its equivalent prior to engaging in Applied Algebra.
Natural Science Lab
This course provides students an introduction to using the scientific method and engaging in scientific research to reach conclusions about the natural world. Students will design and carry out an experiment in the natural sciences to investigate a hypothesis by gathering quantitative data. They will also research a specific topic in the natural sciences using academic sources and draw conclusions from their findings.
Global Arts and Humanities
This is a Global Arts and Humanities course that contains three modules with corresponding lessons. This course is an invitation to see the world through the humanities, examine the humanities during the Information Age, and explore the global origins of music—essentially questioning what makes us human, and how people are connected across culture and time. Each module includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check learning. With no prior knowledge or experience, a learner can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Business of IT
Business of IT - Applications
Business of IT - Applications examines Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) terminology, structure, policies, and concepts. Focusing on the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure, development, and operations, learners will explore the core principles of ITIL practices for service management to prepare them for careers as IT professionals, business managers, and business process owners. This course has no prerequisites.
Computer Science
Practical Applications of Prompt
The Practical Applications of Prompt course introduces learners to generative artificial intelligence (AI). This course aims to allow learners to gain skills for writing effective prompts and develop more effective conversations with artificial intelligence. Practical Applications of Prompt will lead learners to explore why prompt engineering is necessary. The course also aims to help learners, regardless of background, increase prompt fluency, which is fluency in using prompt effectively. The course teaches learners how to create effective prompts to elicit information with consideration of scope, specificity, and context; additionally, it teaches learners to evaluate the medium of the prompt and adjust prompts to output relevant results. The last section of the course focuses on ways to evaluate the efficacy of prompts and improve the depth and quality of analytical investigations. This approach prepares students to navigate the complexities of working with generative AI and use these skills effectively throughout their careers.
Operating Systems
Linux Foundations
Linux Foundations prepares learners for the LPI Linux Essentials certification, and is an introduction to Linux as an operating system as well as an introduction to open-source concepts and the basics of the Linux command line. Learners will gain skills in identifying the fundamentals of open-source software and to develop resources for data access and security.
Business Core
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations offers learners an overview of the use of spreadsheet functions and methods for presenting data within spreadsheets. Learners will have the opportunity to explore features and uses of MS Excel and apply the tools to situations they may encounter while studying in their program. They will also be introduced to real world uses and tools to collect, organize and present data.
Information Technology Management
Project Management
Project Management introduces students to the essential concepts of project management and the role of the project manager. Students learn to develop a project management plan across all project management standardized phases. Although the course takes into consideration the content areas of the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, this revised version of the course asks students to deliver performance assessments; it does not directly ask students to practice in the same modality as the objective CAPM exam. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Information Technology Management and Leadership
Information Technology Management and Leadership addresses the technical and human elements of managing technology within an organization. A technology leader must be able to identify the components of a technology infrastructure, including all of the technologies used within an organization and how they relate to one another. This is crucial for building effective technology solutions, improving efficiency and processes, and knowing how to identify and resolve technical problems. Equipped with this fundamental skill, students in the course will analyze a scenario to create a technology management strategy for an organization. This course considers the ethical responsibilities of leadership and management and the appropriate use of technological solutions within an organization. The course also provides opportunities for students to develop their own leadership strategy, an essential element of effectively influencing and organizing the people who will carry out technology strategies at the ground level. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Technical Communication
Technical Communication teaches IT managers how to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, whether technical or nontechnical. The course covers skills in writing, presentation, and visual communication, enabling managers to create documentation, reports, and presentations that are precise and accessible. Additionally, it emphasizes audience analysis, which helps managers tailor their messages to stakeholders, enhancing project understanding and decision-making across teams. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Technology Governance
Technology Governance equips students with strategic frameworks and practices essential for effective governance in technology. The course covers the entire lifecycle of technology governance, including establishing governance structures and leadership techniques for enforcing these frameworks. Key themes include the evaluation of various technology governance models, the development of IT leadership skills, and the strategic integration of technology to meet business objectives. The course is aligned with COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, and ISO frameworks, emphasizing their application in real-world scenarios. Ethical considerations and social responsibility in technological governance are also explored.
Cloud Foundations
Cloud Foundations introduces learners to real-world issues and practical solutions to cloud computing. This course covers the business value of cloud computing, examining cloud types, the steps to successful cloud adoption, and the effect cloud adoption has on IT service management, as well as the risks and consequences of implementing cloud solutions. This course prepares learners for the AWS Certified Practitioner certification exam. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Web Development
Web Design Fundamentals
Web Design Fundamentals provides students with essential web development skills, guiding them through the creation of accessible, responsive, and interactive web pages. This course will enable students to gain hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and foundational JavaScript. The course will also focus on teaching students how to structure content, apply styling, and add dynamic functionality to enhance user engagement. Emphasizing industry best practices, this course covers key aspects of web accessibility, focusing on WCAG compliance, along with core UX and UI principles to ensure usability for diverse audiences. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive toolkit for designing web pages that are not only visually compelling but also technically sound and adaptable to various devices and user needs. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Network and Security
Network and Security - Foundations
Network and Security - Foundations introduces learners to the basic network systems and concepts related to networking technologies. Learners will gain skills in applying network security concepts for business continuity, data access, and confidentiality, and in identifying solutions for compliance with security guidance.
Cloud Applications
Cloud Applications prepares learners for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Learners will gain skills in designing cloud infrastructure and services and in recommending cloud security solutions, policies, and procedures. The course will also introduce skills in deploying cloud solutions for storage, networking, and security, and in managing cloud operations with processes, procedures, and improvements. Learners will also gain skills in troubleshooting cloud services issues in networking, security, and performance.
Network and Security - Applications
Network and Security - Applications prepares learners for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The course introduces learners to skills in identifying threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities to organizational security. The learner will also gain skills in designing security solutions for enterprise infrastructures and architectures, as well as in implementing security solutions across hardware, applications, and network services. Learners will be able to execute operations and incident response with tools, policies, forensics, and mitigation techniques, and to analyze information security controls, governance, risk, and compliance.
Data Management
Data Management - Foundations
Data Management Foundations offers an introduction in creating conceptual, logical and physical data models. Students gain skills in creating databases and tables in SQL-enabled database management systems, as well as skills in normalizing databases. No prerequisites are required for this course.
Data Management - Applications
Data Management - Applications covers conceptual data modeling and introduces MySQL. Students will learn how to create simple to complex SELECT queries, including subqueries and joins, and how to use SQL to update and delete data. Topics covered in this course include exposure to MySQL; creating and modifying databases, tables, views, foreign keys and primary keys (FKs and PKs), and indexes; populating tables; and developing simple Select-From-Where (SFW) queries to complex 3+ table join queries. The following course is a prerequisite: Data Management - Foundations.
Networks
Networks
Networks introduces skills in configuring networking components and a network infrastructure. Learners will gain skills in optimizing network operations for availability, performance, and security, and in troubleshooting network issues. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Network and Security - Foundations is a prerequisite for this course.
Networking
Python for IT Automation
Python for IT Automation covers the fundamentals of the Python language and its features to control program flow, inform decisions, and automate IT tasks and processes. The course emphasizes a systematic approach to solving problems and the application of programming logic to administer secure, scalable, and resilient IT networks and systems.
42 Courses
Technology
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Product Management, Information Technology – M.S.
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Tuition:
$4,090 per 6-month term.
Courses:
11 total courses in this program.
Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) certifications
.
DevOps
Sourcing and planning
Risks and influence
Agile leadership
Solutions development
Product Lifecycle Management
Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.
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Information Technology – M.S.
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Time:
67% of graduates finish within 19 months.
Tuition:
$4,090 per 6-month term.
Courses:
11 total courses in this program.
Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
and Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader 1 (CAL 1) certifications
.
Technology operations and integration
Sourcing and planning
Risks and influence
Agile leadership
Solutions development
Project management
Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.
Skills For Your Résumé
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.
Python:
Gained functional knowledge of the Python programming language and automation in IT.
Generative AI:
Applied generative AI tools and frameworks to automate content creation, enhance data analysis, and support innovative business and technical solutions.
AI Application to Business Problems:
Identified and implemented AI-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and streamline decision-making processes within business contexts.
Business Productivity Tools:
Leveraged technology tools to become more efficient and effective in the workplace.
Agile:
Applied Agile principles and Scrum methodologies to manage iterative projects, enhance cross-team collaboration, and deliver value to stakeholders.
Computer Systems:
Demonstrated understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network and cloud fundamentals to support effective system design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Problem-Solving:
Employed critical thinking and analytical approaches to assess challenges and develop effective solutions for achieving organizational goals.
"Shortly after completing my WGU degree, I was interviewed for a Database Administrator position at a local company. I got the job and have been working there for six months now. The new career came with great benefits and almost doubled my monthly income. I believe that the degree that I received from WGU was a major factor in obtaining my new career."
—Josh Blevins
B.S. Information Technology
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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
IT CERTIFICATIONS
3rd Party IT Certifications Included
Industry certifications
in this degree program include a variety of CompTIA certifications, Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner, LPI Linux Essentials, and PMI CAPM. The cost of these certifications is
included in your tuition
, helping you save money as you enhance your skills. Earning certifications before you’ve even finished your degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will immediately boost your résumé.
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Here are the stackable CompTIA certifications that you can earn:
IT Operations Specialist (earned with A+ and Network+)
Cloud Administration Professional (earned with Network+ and Cloud+)
Secure Infrastructure Specialist (earned with A+, Network+, and Security+)
Secure Cloud Professional (earned with Security+ and Cloud+)
You also have the opportunity to obtain these other IT certifications:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
ITIL 4 Foundation
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management
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Costs for the
Undergraduate
Portion of This Program
$3,945
Tuition per 6-month term
At WGU, tuition is charged every six months. For the bachelor's degree, the only other fees you'll have is a flat fee of $200 each term for e-books and learning resources.
Costs for the
Graduate
Portion of This Program
$4,090
Tuition per 6-month term
Plus the $200 per term resource fee.
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An Accelerated Information Technology Degree Is Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2023 (among those who borrowed) was about half* the national average.
Responsible Borrowing Initiative
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Financial Aid
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
Scholarships
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A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life—and All the Demands on Your Time
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That’s why we offer a
flexible, personalized
approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a
highly respected degree
as a busy working adult.
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M.S. Information Technology Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Prepare to Lead and Earn More
Skilled IT professionals are in demand across nearly every industry. WGU’s online accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree program in information technology prepares you with the certifications, knowledge, and hands-on experience
employers value
. You’ll be ready for a successful career in fields like computer programming, information systems, and IT management, and equipped to keep up with emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
An IT degree from WGU helps you
gain the critical skills needed to thrive
in today’s fast-changing technology sector. You’ll increase your earning potential,
strengthen your résumé with valuable credentials
, and build a career you love with the support of respected bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in information technology.
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Return on Your Investment
Many WGU graduates may see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary from all degrees. Source:
2024 Harris Poll
of 1,655 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
17%
Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to
grow by17% through 2033
.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
An Information Technology Degree Opens the Door to Continued Success in your Career
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ADMISSIONS
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for enrollment into this program, you must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through
one
of the following:
Option 1:
Submit all transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.
Option 2:
Possess a bachelor's or associate degree (A.A, A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Option 3:
Submit official record of completion of a transferable IT certification, some of which
may provide transfer credit
into various programs.
Option 4:
Submit all high school transcripts with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Option 5:
Submit all transcripts documenting completion of previous IT coursework. IT coursework must be 300 level or higher.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program.
Learn why we don't require these tests.
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You should speak with an Enrollment Counselor. WGU can often provide advice or resources to help a prospective student fulfill enrollment prerequisites.
When you enroll in a WGU degree program, our goal is to see you through to graduation. Admission requirements are designed to increase your likelihood of success. Years of data and experience with the nontraditional students WGU serves have shown us how various types of academic and professional experience can be highly important in helping a student persist to graduation. Industry certifications are one of many ways a student can meet eligibility.
WGU has an obligation to our graduates—and their current and future employers—to ensure WGU alumni have mastered the most up-to-date, current competencies and skills needed in the workplace. Recency of certifications helps us ensure that students have demonstrated competency in skills as they are needed in today's working world.
As a full-time student, you will be required to maintain a minimum pace of 12 competency units (CUs) per term for undergraduate programs or 8 CUs per term for graduate programs. However, there is no maximum speed—once you complete a course, you move immediately to the next, and you complete a course not by waiting for the syllabus, the professor, or the rest of the class. You progress by learning the material and proving it—so you can move through your coursework at the speed of your own learning and experience.
Instructors are highly educated, experienced experts in the subject matter of a course. Unlike in a traditional university where going to class means listening to an instructor lecture while you take notes and try to learn in a group setting, WGU's Instructors provide one-on-one instruction and support when you need it—tailoring the instruction to your precise needs when you need it. Instructors also provide additional resources, lead topical discussions in online communities, and find countless other ways to bring a specific course to life for students.
You will first complete the bachelor’s in IT portion, which includes three graduate-level courses in place of similar undergraduate courses. After completing all bachelor’s and bridge coursework and earning your B.S. degree, you will advance to the remaining graduate coursework in the next term, earning your M.S. degree upon completion.
Students with little or no technical background or experience—along with students with a technical background seeking to advance in their career—should consider enrolling in this accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program.
Thanks to WGU’s competency-based learning model, students may be able to earn both degrees in about four years.
This accelerated program allows students to earn two degrees faster with fewer courses. It is designed to help you save both time and money while boosting your résumé and increasing your opportunities for career advancement.
Common careers you might pursue after completing this degree program include:
Systems Administrator
Cybersecurity Analyst
IT Project Manager
Information Systems Manager
Chief Product Officer
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