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Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Business Analysis specialization

Strengthen your credentials in the fast-growing field of business analysis, which demands a combination of strong business and IT skills. The curriculum covers such topics as eliciting and analyzing business needs; determining, developing, and communicating IT project requirements; and implementing and monitoring IT solutions that meet business goals. Capella's Business Analysis specialization provides a unique opportunity to develop these skills online. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing staff or consulting positions as business or computer system analysts.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: March 5, 2012
Credit: $591

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Capella has been named an Endorsed Education Provider by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

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

  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

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

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • TS5004 - Technical Communications
  • TS5010 - Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
  • TS5011 - Managing People and Technology
  • TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice
  • TS5160 - Business Foundations
  • TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • Choose five from the following courses:
  • TS5341 - Requirements Discovery and Documentation
  • TS5342 - Solution Analysis and Modeling
  • TS5343 - Business Solution Assessment and Validation
  • TS5344 - Strategic Business Analysis
  • TS5345 - Business Modeling
  • TS5999 - Current Trends in Information Technology

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

  • TS5940 - Business Analysis Capstone* - 4 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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