OVERVIEW
Earn an Information Technology Management Degree Online and Become an IT Expert
Technology is the backbone of almost every business, no matter what industry. Small or large, public or private, nonprofit or for-profit, every business and industry needs technology to help it thrive. Earning an online technology management degree will prepare you to meet the needs of businesses, helping them to overcome software delays and system failures and dramatically impacting their bottom line. This online information technology management degree from WGU can increase your earning potential, improve your opportunities for advancement, and prepare you for a role as the technology linchpin for any organization.
WGU’s online business information technology management degree program includes coursework in key areas like management and leadership, business, networks and security, and information systems management. These information and technology skills will be vital in helping you mesh important business and IT strategies to help organizations thoughtfully utilize technology. You'll stand out from the competition with knowledge in business and IT areas that will make you a valuable asset to any team. This information technology management bachelor’s degree program will prepare you for career success in information technology management roles that are vital in every industry.
61% of graduates finish within
19 Months*
Use your experience to your advantage. WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
*WGU Internal Data
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,755
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$9,650*
B.S. business IT management graduates report an average salary increase of $9,650 after completing their WGU degree.
*WGU Internal Data
COURSES
IT Management Courses
Program consists of 40 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
The online IT management degree program is composed of a number of industry-relevant courses. Some may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. Courses are generally completed one at a time instead of simultaneously, and you’ll work with your Program Mentor to build a personalized Degree Plan that keeps you on track.
WGU courses are competency-based which means that once you demonstrate mastery in a specific area, you can move on. This allows you to use your existing knowledge to move through your degree program more quickly.
The Bachelor of Science Information Technology Management program is an all-online degree program. You’ll complete program requirements independently, with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You’ll be expected to complete at least 12 competency units for each 6-month term. Each course is typically three or four units. There’s no limit on the number of units you can complete each term, so the more courses you complete, the quicker you can finish your program.
An unofficial estimated 14 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 27 courses.
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credits. 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’s degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.
40 Courses
Program consists of 40 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Capstone Project
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.
Skills For Your Résumé
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.
- Team Leadership: Successfully managed work and collaboration in culturally and geographically diverse teams, fostering a cohesive and high-performing environment.
- Operations Management: Demonstrated proficiency in acquiring goods and services from external sources.
- Communications: Skillfully articulated complex ideas, opinions, and information, highlighting connections and relationships, resulting in effective communication and a deeper understanding among team members.
- Agile Project Management: Developed comprehensive project plans based on the agile project management strategies model, ensuring efficient project execution, timely deliverables, and successful outcomes.
- Analytical Techniques: Demonstrated a strong ability to analyze relevant information, enabling the making of sound and pragmatic decisions that positively impacted organizational goals and performance.
- Information Technology: Effectively communicated the fundamentals of networking and database concepts, linking them to data storage and interaction, promoting effective data management practices.
“I had an fantastic student mentor who was amazing! Alan was compassionate when my dad passed away and was understanding when I fell behind in my studies. I recommend WGU every opportunity I get.”
—Kayla O'Connor
B.S. Business, IT Management
WGU vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference
Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
TRANSFER CREDITS
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Why WGU?
Earning Potential
A business management bachelor's degree can dramatically impact your earning potential. After graduation, WGU IT management students report earning $15,729* more per year.
*WGU Internal Data
On Your Schedule
Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education
Entirely Online
The business IT management bachelor's degree at WGU 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—it's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
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.
COST & TIME
An Affordable IT Management Degree Online
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
An IT Management Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
*WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
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.
"The WGU model allowed me to thrive. I needed a competency-based program that let me use my experience. I needed flexibility to allow me to be a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a Girl Scout leader. I needed affordability because I had a family and could not add another bill.”
—Lisa Turnbull
B.S. Business – IT Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Set Goals And Get Results— Tech Leadership Careers Start with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business IT Management
Companies in every industry need skilled, tech-savvy problem-solvers to keep things running smoothly. IT managers understand the critical role technology plays in business success, and are adept at managing IT needs to support essential business functions. WGU’s Bachelor of Science in IT Management is designed to help you become a valuable member of an information technology management team.
Be prepared for a future in technology management. Whether you currently work in IT or are wanting to move into it, an information technology management degree can be crucial in helping you obtain the proper business and tech skills you need. Move into an exciting, lucrative, and impactful career with the right credentials.
Return on Your Investment
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2023 Harris Poll Survey 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.
16%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong, consistent demand for information systems managers through 2031 with a 16% growth rate that outpaces the average for other occupations.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
WGU IT Management Grads Are Thriving in Highly Rewarding Careers
Our 1,500-plus Bachelor of Science in IT Management alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers.
Job Titles
- Computer systems analyst
- IT project manager
- Information systems manager
- IT security manager
- Computer systems engineer
Diverse Industries
- Technology companies
- Businesses and corporations
- Colleges and universities
- Government
- Military
Major Employers
- Cisco
- Utah State University
- U.S. Bank
- AT&T
- Delta Air Lines
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
ADMISSIONS & TRANSFERS
Admissions Requirements - IT Management
Applicants to undergraduate School of Business programs must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following options below:
- Option 1: Submit transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Option 2: Possess a bachelors or associates degree (A.A or A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Option 3: Submit high school transcripts for review with a GPA of 2.0 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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MORE DETAILS
WGU Certificates in IT Management
The Business – Information Technology Management degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the technology management, strategic thinking and innovation, and leadership certificates. These certificates allow you to demonstrate mastery and add credentials to your résumé before you even graduate with your degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About IT Management
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