OVERVIEW
Earn an Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's in IT Online
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Two degrees in one fast-track program. In this accelerated B.S. to M.S. program, you鈥檒l earn both your bachelor鈥檚 in IT and master鈥檚 in IT management at a faster pace with fewer courses. 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 黑料传送门 prepares you with the most听in-demand skills:
- Scripting and programming
- Networking and security
- Systems and services
- Data management
- Business of IT
A bachelor鈥檚 degree in IT helps you gain a solid foundation in computer information systems and technology. A master鈥檚 degree in IT management advances your technical skills and听prepares you to be a leader, helping you stand out when seeking promotions and new job opportunities.
Have questions?听Attend our prospective student webinar to learn more about our programs.
Earn two degrees in about听
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.
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Tuition per six-month term is
$3,835 and $4,040
Tuition is less for the undergraduate portion, and tuition is charged per term鈥攔ather than per credit鈥攈elps you control the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$6,249*
听Graduates of the M.S. in IT Management program report an average salary increase of听$6,249 after completing their 黑料传送门 degree.
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HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS
Two Degrees. One Program. Big Savings.
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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鈥檚 how it works:
1. Apply and get accepted to the program.
2. Complete your general education courses along with six bachelor鈥檚-level IT courses.
3. Move into graduate-level coursework with four master鈥檚-level bridge courses.
4. Earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree and industry-relevant certifications.
5. Complete six more master鈥檚-level courses and a capstone.
6. Earn your master鈥檚 degree and industry-relevant certifications.
COURSES
IT Bridge Courses
Program consists of 42 courses
At 黑料传送门, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.
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听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 Management degree.听
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鈥攁nd then boost your knowledge and skills from there. The experts who make up our听IT Program Council听know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of information technology.
An unofficial estimated 14 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 27 courses.
Undergraduate Portion
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credit. You may recieve 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.
Graduate Portion
42 Courses
Program consists of 42 courses
At 黑料传送门, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.
Capstone Projects
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your online IT bachelor's and master's degree programs, you will complete capstone projects that represents the culmination of all your hard work鈥攑rojects that allows you to turn what you鈥檝e learned into real-world application, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.
Skills For Your R茅sum茅
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.听
- Information Technology: Successfully identified methods to securely transmit data.
- Information Technology Infrastructure: Applied the four dimensions model to each of the five components of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service value system, optimizing IT service management processes and enhancing overall service delivery.
- Technical Writing: Effectively conveyed technical details of a given topic to a knowledgeable audience, facilitating clear understanding among technical stakeholders.
- Management: Developed a strategic plan for an organization or process, aligning business goals with actionable strategies and initiatives for improved efficiency and growth.
- Operations: Proficiently read charts and analyzed data using relevant software, extracting valuable insights and trends to support data-driven decision-making and business improvements.
- Information Security Management: Successfully defined organizational systems integration needs, facilitating seamless integration of various systems and technologies for enhanced operational efficiency and workflow optimization.
"Shortly after completing my 黑料传送门 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 黑料传送门 was a major factor in obtaining my new career."
鈥擩osh Blevins
B.S. Information Technology
Why 黑料传送门?
Earning Potential
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, just two years after graduation, 黑料传送门 grads report earning $22,200 more per year, and that amount increases to $30,300 four years after graduation.
On Your Schedule
No class times, no assignment deadlines. You are in charge of your learning and schedule. You can move through your courses as quickly as you master the material, meaning you can graduate faster.
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Entirely Online
The accelerated IT bachelor's and master's at 黑料传送门 is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation鈥攊t's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected,
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One important measure of a degree鈥檚 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. 黑料传送门 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.听
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IT CERTIFICATIONS
3rd Party IT Certifications Included
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Industry IT certifications in this degree program include a variety of CompTIA certifications, Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner, LPI Linux Essentials, and PMI CAPM.听
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The cost of these certifications is included in your tuition, helping you save money as you enhance your skills. Earning certifications before you鈥檝e even finished your degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will immediately boost your r茅sum茅.
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- Network+听
- Security+听
- IT Operations Specialist
- Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
- ITIL庐*^ Foundation Certification
*Subject to vendor availability.
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- PMI CAPM
- LPI Linux Essentials
COST & TIME
Affordable Online IT Degrees
By charging per term rather than per credit鈥攁nd empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly鈥敽诹洗兔 helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees.
Costs for the Undergraduate Portion of This Program
$3,835
Tuition per 6-month term
At 黑料传送门, 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
$4,040
Tuition per 6-month term
Plus the $200 per term resource fee.
An Information Technology Management Degree Is Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of 黑料传送门 graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most 黑料传送门 students qualify for financial aid, and 黑料传送门 is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.听
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life鈥攁nd All the Demands on Your Time
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At 黑料传送门, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That鈥檚 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.听But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, 黑料传送门 makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.
"You have to be a self starter, self motivator! But know that 黑料传送门 has your back! Whether through your mentor, course instructors and the numerous departments set up to see you succeed, they are there to guide and aide you along your journey!鈥
鈥擟尝
M.S. Information Technology Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Prepare to Lead and Earn More
Nearly every industry needs skilled IT professionals. When you鈥檝e completed 黑料传送门鈥檚 online accelerated information technology bachelor's and master's degree program, you鈥檒l find yourself in demand because of the skills, knowledge, and certifications you鈥檝e gained. In fact, you鈥檒l have all the tools necessary for a successful IT career from fields like computer programming to IT management.
An information technology degree from 黑料传送门 is key in helping you gain the critical skills and experience you need to thrive in the information sector. Increase your earning potential, boost your r茅sum茅 with valuable credentials, and find a career you love with the help of bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in information technology.
Return on Your Investment
On average, 黑料传送门 graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:听2023 Harris Poll Survey听of 1,655 黑料传送门 graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of 黑料传送门 graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one 黑料传送门 degree since 2017.
17%
Employment of听computer and information systems managers is projected to听.
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An Information Technology Degree Opens the Door to Continued Success in your Career
Our M.S. IT alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers:
Job Titles
- Chief Information Officer
- IT manager
- IT director
- Information systems manager
Diverse Industries
- Business
- Education
- Finance
- Government
- Healthcare
Major Employers
- Cisco Systems
- Dell
- U.S. Air Force
- Florida Community Health Centers
- Legal Aid of West Virginia
黑料传送门 Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
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鈥one听of the following:
- Option 1:听Submit all transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative听GPA or higher.鈥
- Option 2:鈥疨ossess a bachelor's or associate degree (A.A, A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Option 3:听Submit official record of completion of a transferable IT certification, some of which鈥may provide transfer credit听鈥痠nto various programs.
- Option 4:鈥疭ubmit all high school transcripts with a minimum cumulative听GPA of 3.0
- Option 5:听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.听Learn why we don't require these tests.
Get Your Enrollment Checklist
Download your step-by-step guide to enrollment.
Get Your Questions Answered
Talk to an 黑料传送门 Enrollment Counselor.
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FAQs About the Accelerated B.S to M.S. Program
- Questions About IT Programs at 黑料传送门
- More About This Program
You should speak with an Enrollment Counselor. 黑料传送门 can often provide advice or resources to help a prospective student fulfill enrollment prerequisites.
When you enroll in a 黑料传送门 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 黑料传送门 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.
黑料传送门 has an obligation to our graduates鈥攁nd their current and future employers鈥攖o ensure 黑料传送门 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鈥攐nce 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鈥攕o 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, 黑料传送门's Instructors provide one-on-one instruction and support when you need it鈥攖ailoring 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.
This unique program allows you to fast-track your education and earn both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in less time. The program contains some courses that count toward both degrees, meaning you鈥檒l take four fewer classes (or 12 fewer competency units) than you would if you were to pursue each degree individually through separate programs.听
The combined bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree program contains largely the same curriculum as the two separate programs with a few modifications. The bridge courses students take are Technical Communication, IT Management, Project Management, and Emerging Technologies. These four bridge courses replace four undergraduate courses and allow students to move into their master鈥檚 program sooner.
This accelerated program costs听$3,835 per six-month term for the undergraduate portion and $4,040 for the master鈥檚 portion. Since the undergraduate portion of this program satisfies part of the typical master鈥檚 portion, students can graduate in fewer terms than they would if they鈥檇 pursued each degree separately, thus earning a master鈥檚 degree for less.
Because of our competency-based model, the number of terms to completion varies. Overall, it鈥檚 anticipated that students can complete this program in one less term than it would take to complete the bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees separately.
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