Capstone Project

Course Overview

The program capstone focuses on developing a proposal for a significant IT infrastructure initiative, e.g., implementation of a new enterprise application, or migration of a service into the cloud. Students should demonstrate the ability to analyze the proposed course of action and communicate a clear recommendation to non-technical organizational leadership. Students should also demonstrate the ability to assess options and make sound recommendations in areas in which they are not themselves technical subject matter experts. The recommendation should reflect a deep understanding of the customer organization’s mission, resources, and constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units is my program?

The MS-ITL program is a total of 30 units.

Students will enroll in two prescribed 3-unit courses each semester for a total of 6 semester units.

How much is my tuition?

Tuition for the MS-ITL program is $925 per unit. With a total of 30 units, the full cost of tuition for the program is $27,750.

Tuition amounts shown on this website, or in other university publications or web pages, represent tuition and fees as currently approved. However, the University of San Diego reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at USD at that time as well as to incoming students. In addition, all tuition amounts and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors. Please note that the displayed tuition covers only the cost of courses, and additional expenses such as books and other fees are not included.

What kind of IT experience do you need to have for this program?

Applicants should have at least two years of experience in an IT-related field, such as network and systems support, server operations, DevOps, etc. Examples of relevant experience can include computer user support specialists, database administrators and architects, computer systems analysts, and network and computer systems administrators.

Does the program have to be completed within 20 months?

No. Students have a total of 5 years to finish the full course. The curriculum schedule functions on a rotational system, meaning that if a student skips a course they will have to wait for the rotation to complete before jumping back in. We encourage individuals who are interested in the program to speak with an enrollment advisor or to work with their program coordinator, who is available to help every step of the way.

How many units is the MS-ITL program?

The online MS-ITL program is a total of 30 units. Students will enroll in two prescribed courses each semester for a total of six (6) semester units

Do I need an undergraduate degree in IT or a related field?

MS-ITL applicants don’t need an IT degree, but they must have a bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited institution. It is preferable to have at least two years of work experience in the information technology field.

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