If you want to move mountains, you've got to prepare for the climb. At Colorado Technical University Online, you may find that our truly outstanding curriculum, faculty and course delivery system can help you achieve your professional goals.

Colorado Technical University began educating motivated professionals in 1965, helping them to achieve their professional dreams by preparing them for successful careers in business and high technology industries.

A.S - Accounting

Overview
Professional education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields. Accounting processes are found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit, and military organizations. Entry-level accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information used by these organizations to make decisions that will help them attain their goals. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation-preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients-many accountants now are required to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills.

The ASACC degree program is designed to equip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students can develop a base of practical, real-world skills from instructors who are accounting professionals. Building on a foundation of communication, interpersonal and math skills, they can learn all aspects of the accounting cycle, including analyzing and interpreting various financial statements. Courses in business and managerial accounting give students the tools for making basic decisions in organizations.

ASACC Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASACC degree program should be able to:
     • Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment
       in which businesses operate.
     • Apply professional communication skills.
     • Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
     • Explain the basic accounting concepts.
     • Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
     • Describe the accounting concepts underlying the financial 
       reporting model.
     • Prepare financial statements for various business needs.
     • Use the tools of economics for decision making for the firm 
       operating in the market economy.

A.S - Business Administration

Overview
Today's fast-paced business world demands strong leadership and management skills together with technical competence, communication skills and the ability to contribute to bottom-line profitability. Professional education in business administration can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels of management in our society. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions and government agencies. Business administration is found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit and military organizations.

The ASBA degree program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals including critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students can learn practical, real-world applications from instructors with extensive business experience. The degree program is designed to provide both a broad liberal arts background and a strong professional education. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math, social science and technology, students can learn presentation techniques, technology applications and research basics. The ASBA degree program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program.

ASBA Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASBA degree program should be able to:
     • Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment
        in which businesses operate.
     • Apply professional communication skills.
     • Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
     • Explain the basic accounting concepts.
     • Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.

A.S - General Studies

At Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, we take a real-world approach to higher education that acknowledges your past accomplishments, present situation and future goals. That's why we offer an Associate of Science (AS) degree in General Studies. This degree program is designed to provide the foundation for future career opportunities while giving you a solid general education background and the flexibility to explore other areas of interest.

The AS in General Studies is an excellent option for students who have already earned some college credits or have military experience that may be transferred into this program, and who wish ultimately to pursue a bachelor's degree. The AS in General Studies will fulfill the associate-level requirements for most bachelor's completion programs, and the curriculum is designed to seamlessly transition into many of Colorado Tech Online's career-focused Bachelor's degree completion programs, including the:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in:
     • Finance
     • Health Care Management
     • Human Resource Management
     • International Business
     • Management
     • Marketing
     • Project Management

CTU Academic Certificate Included in This Degree Program
Students can earn a CTU Academic Certificate in Professional Communication as they work towards the completion of the AS in General Studies. This résumé-enhancing credential is built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost.

Professional Communication
Knowledge in professional communication gives you the tools and ability to plan, write and present many types of business and technical reports. This program offers proven techniques and emphasizes experience through lectures.

BS - Accounting

The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to teach students to develop critical problem-solving skills in accounting and management. They will also enhance their skills in communication, decision-making, mathematics and lifelong learning. The program also focuses on how to work within the guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and professional ethical codes.

Topics covered in this 15-month* Bachelor's degree program include the principles of corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing. The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting also includes five résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates students will earn incrementally throughout the program.

Students completing this degree program will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of accounting, management, business mathematics and the liberal arts to identify, formulate, resolve and communicate relevant accounting issues. Successful graduates will be equipped to pursue such careers as: Budget Analyst, General Accountant, Internal Auditor, Cash Management Officer, Loan Officer, Tax Auditor and many other in-demand positions.

*The 15-month Bachelor's degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all Associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent. Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete this program in about 2 ½ years.

BS - Financial Forensics

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics for students interested in building industry-current credentials in financial regulations and statutes, finance and accounting concepts and criminal investigations.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, faster-than-average growth of accountant and auditor jobs will result from an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and greater scrutiny of company finances.*

As a result of recent financial scandals, reported increases in fraud in the workplace, and heightened concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing, legislative mandates have increased the demand for professionals who can detect and deter fraud within organizations.

In response to the increase in demand for professionals who can detect and deter fraud within organizations, courses are focused on teaching students how to:

• Identify, formulate, and communicate the relevant financial investigation issues in post 911 era.
• Prepare, comprehend and interpret the required financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Apply the knowledge and skills of finance, accounting, management, mathematics, criminal justice and the liberal arts to identify, resolve, and communicate relevant financial forensics issues.
• Develop a plan for the detection and prevention of financial fraud.
• and many more career-related skills.

This Bachelor of Science degree program features courses including: Forensic Accounting, Financial Investigations, Money Laundering Detection and Reporting and many others. Coursework is structured to give the students the critical skills required to participate in the investigation of money laundering, terrorist financing and forensic accounting investigations.

Courses are taught by instructors with experience in the emerging trends of fraud investigation. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including: Forensic Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Financial Crimes Investigator, Bank Secrecy Act Manager, and many others.

Students interested in learning more about Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics are encouraged to contact us today.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (visited February 14, 2009).

BSBA - Finance

Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Finance is designed to prepare students with a fundamental knowledge of the language, concepts and strategies required for successful careers in finance.

The curriculum prepares students to understand the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions and how the flow of funds through various economic systems affects both the personal and business sectors.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employment market for finance professionals is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Motivated professionals with an up-to-date, real-world education and relevant experience can position themselves to take advantage of this trend.

This degree program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as Business Consulting Analysts, Collections Supervisors, Internal Auditors, Currency Specialists, Financial Analysts and many others.

Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include: 
    Financial Accounting
    Money and Capital Markets
    Investments
    Risk Management
    Corporate Finance
    International Finance

BS - Health Services Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (BSHSA) degree program is designed for students with an Associate's degree* in a health services field and/or those with an unrelated Associate degree who are currently working in a health services field. This program is designed to help prepare you to become an administrative leader in a health services organization.

The BSHSA degree program includes a comprehensive overview of healthcare systems that can help provide you with knowledge regarding the complexity and interrelatedness of the delivery of healthcare services. This program also includes a unique opportunity to spend two quarters in a healthcare organization exploring the intricacies of health services administration. At the completion of the externship, you will be expected to make a professional presentation to the host organization and your peers.

*Degree must be from an institution holding a regional accreditation recognized by CTU. Students with allied health degrees should contact Admissions for a Transcript Evaluation.

BSBA - Human Resource Management

The CTU Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Human Resource Management, prepares students aspiring to succeed in the HR profession. The HR career segment is expanding rapidly and includes such diverse careers as Director of Human Resources, Compensation Manager, Professional Recruiter and more.

For college graduates possessing strong communication skills, creativity and related experience, the HR field opens up many avenues for professional success. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor expects this field to grow by as much as 20% by 2010.

This online degree program will prepare graduates by focusing studies on topics such as the modern legal environment, customer service, management structure and processes and professional communication skills.

BSBA - International Business

Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in International Business focuses on recognizing global differences and applying sensitivity to cultural diversity issues in communications, management, marketing, and the legal aspects of global business operations. In today's ever-changing business environment, organizational leaders must have the skills to extend their businesses across national and international borders.

Some of the courses in the program include: International Business Communications, Management in International Business, Marketing Concepts in International Business, and Trade in International Business. You will earn multiple Professional Certificates on your way to graduation - without added courses or additional tuition costs.

The BSBA degree program with a concentration in International Business includes 8 résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates that allow students to accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree.

BSBA - Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Management equips students with the skills necessary to lead people and processes and grow healthy organizations.

In addition to a business and technology foundation, students can gain essential business management competencies. Broad subject areas include human resource management, organization behavior, marketing, and project risk management.

The Bachelor's (BSBA) in Management online degree program can prepare graduates to enter the business world and move toward a number of careers such as Account Executive, Sales Representative, Stockbroker, Business Consultant or International Relations Manager.

BSBA - Marketing

The CTU Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing, provides students with the knowledge they need to succeed in an industry that features some of the highest wage and salary growth rates in the entire employment field.

For individuals with business savvy, strong communication skills and a high level of creativity, opportunities in Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Research and many other fast-paced, exciting fields will continue to present themselves to qualified individuals. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates there will be a 29.1% job increase in Marketing-related positions by 2010.

This online degree program will prepare graduates with an understanding of the intricate relationships between organizations and their customers. Course content has been developed to emphasize current marketing trends and opportunities for success.

BSBA - Project Management

The BSBA in Project Management focuses on the management of time-limited operations in terms of four constraints: time, cost, resources and specification. During this 15-month* degree program, students learn to identify priorities, organize assignments and deploy the necessary resources to accomplish projects on time and within specified budgets. Select program content covers key areas contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), considered to be the industry standard by the Project Management Institute.

This degree program has been accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC). CTU Online is 1 of only 17 universities worldwide offering programs accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center – and 1 of only 2 with an accredited undergraduate program.

Graduates of this program have the opportunity to receive the Project Management Professional (PMP™) credential, the most universally recognized credential in the field of Project Management. They may sit for the PMP™ examination with 3000 documented project leadership hours versus the 4,500 hours required for graduates of programs without the PMI-GAC accreditation.

You can earn seven CTU Academic Certificates as you work toward completing your degree: 

1. Basics of Accounting and Finance
2. Business Fundamentals
3. Business in the Global Environment
4. Management Essentials
5. Organizational Systems Improvement
6. Project Planning
7. Project Specialist Management

*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 1/2 years.

BSBA - Property Management

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of an industry-current BSBA degree program with a concentration in Property Management. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on May 9, 2009.

When owners of apartments, office buildings, or retail or industrial properties lack the time or expertise needed for the day-to-day management of their real estate investments or homeowner associations, they often hire a property or real estate manager or a community association manager.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of property, real estate, and community association managers is projected to increase by 15 percent during the 2006–16 decade, faster than the average for all occupations.* 

In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals with a college degree in business administration and an interest in pursuing a future in property management, this program focuses on teaching students how to:

• Maintain satisfactory tenant relations and other managerial techniques for the real estate professional.
• Review and address the fundamentals of commercial real estate investment.
• Develop a comprehensive operational, marketing and cash flow plan.
• Address the fundamentals of commercial real estate investment, understanding market influences, contracts and property portfolio management.
• Justify and fund capital projects.
• and many more career-related skills.

This BSBA degree program features courses including: Property Manager Responsibilities, Facility and Property Management Technologies, Capital Planning and Asset management and many other career-related topics. Coursework is structured to emphasize communication skills, develop facility leadership and understand finance in the facility and property management environment.

Courses will be taught by instructors with applicable, market-relevant experience in the field of property management. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including residential and commercial property managers and facilities managers.

This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn six résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates:

• Basics of Accounting
• Business Fundamentals
• Human Resource Development
• Management Essentials
• Organizational Systems Improvement
• Project Planning

These credentials are built into the curriculum without requiring additional courses or tuition costs. Students interested in learning more about Colorado Tech Online's BSBA with a concentration in Property Management are encouraged to contact us today.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos022.htm (visited March 13, 2009).

MSM - IT Management

Get your Master’s degree in just 15 months at Colorado Tech Online. Students enrolled in this program can gain an understanding of computer architecture, networking and telecommunication, database management, business and financial management strategies and more.

The program is designed to cover key areas included in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), which serves as the fundamental knowledge base for project management developed by the Project Management Institute.

This degree program has been accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC). CTU Online is 1 of only 17 universities worldwide offering programs accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center – and 1 of only 2 with an accredited undergraduate program.

Graduates of this program have the opportunity to receive the Project Management Professional (PMP™) credential, the most universally recognized credential in the field of Project Management. They may sit for the PMP™ examination with 3000 documented project leadership hours versus the 4,500 hours required for graduates of programs without the PMI-GAC accreditation. 

You can earn four CTU Academic Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:

1. Database Management
2. Telecommunications and Networking
3. Systems Analysis and Integration
4. Project Management 

MSM - Business Management

Successful organizations operate in an environment that applies a broad range of solutions in support of today's most innovative and relevant business practices. To become effective managers, business experts need applicable management knowledge. People possessing this combination of disciplines have the potential to transform organizations and accelerate their own potential for career success.

The CTU Online Master of Science in Management, with a concentration in Business Management, is a specialized online degree program designed to provide immediate management applications, along with the knowledge and understanding of the critical skills necessary to analyze and solve various business problems.

This online degree program can equip students with an understanding of the fundamental issues related to technology's role today and in the future. Students can develop both technical expertise and business savvy and can even learn to create new technology-based business paradigms to achieve organizational goals.

MSM - Project Management

Get your Master’s degree in just 15 months!

Students can develop both technical expertise and business savvy and can even learn to create new technology-based business paradigms to achieve organizational goals.

The Project Management Institute -registered project management component of this degree provides a solid base of knowledge to address today's most pressing management challenges using industry-recognized models and techniques.

This degree program has been accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC). CTU Online is 1 of only 17 universities worldwide offering programs accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center – and 1 of only 2 with an accredited undergraduate program.

Graduates of this program have the opportunity to receive the Project Management Professional (PMP™) credential, the most universally recognized credential in the field of Project Management. They may sit for the PMP™ examination with 3000 documented project leadership hours versus the 4,500 hours required for graduates of programs without the PMI-GAC accreditation.

You can earn three CTU Academic Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:

1. Project Management
2. IT/Business Transformation
3. Business Management

MBA - Accounting

Changing financial laws and regulations, coupled with an increased scrutiny of corporate finances, are expected to generate growth in the job market for accountants and auditors who have an industry-current knowledge and real-world understanding of the issues facing today's businesses. The Colorado Tech Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting is designed to help prepare students with the knowledge and credentials they can use to pursue a broad range of positions within the accounting field, including: Controllers, Budget Managers, CFOs, Directors of Finance, Cost Analysts, or Staff Accountants. Students also earn two Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MBA in Accounting. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without any additional courses or costs.

This accelerated MBA program can be completed in 15 months.

MBA - Environmental and Social Sustainability

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the introduction and availability of an industry-current MBA with a concentration in Environmental and Social Sustainability. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on May 9, 2009.

With an increasing emphasis on innovation and environmental and social responsibility, business executives of forward-thinking organizations are becoming increasingly motivated by the effective implementation of sustainable business practices.

In addition to the foundations of sustainable business, this program provides students with the knowledge they will need to apply the principles of the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) to modern industry. Course content is geared towards teaching students how to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of sustainable business and how it can be operationalized in an organization.
• Evaluate organizational effectiveness using a triple bottom line approach.
• Use entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills to work within an organization to bring about innovation and growth.
• Ethically employ leadership skills, including effective judgment and decision-making.
• and many more career-related skills.
 
This MBA program features courses including: Foundations of Sustainable Business,
Implementing the Triple Bottom Line, and Sustainable Operations. Coursework is structured to provide students an understanding of the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and strategic management.

Courses will be taught by instructors who are passionate about helping to build a better world. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of executive positions at organizations that emphasize environmental and social sustainability.

This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn two résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates:

• Business Administration
• Environmental and Social Sustainability

These credentials are built into the curriculum without requiring additional courses or tuition costs. Students interested in learning more about Colorado Tech Online's MBA with a concentration in Environmental and Social Sustainability are encouraged to contact us today.

Executive MBA

In order to remain successful in today's competitive marketplace, businesses need versatile managers who have superior leadership skills and top-notch decision-making abilities. Colorado Tech Online's Executive MBA program offers an excellent way to establish a broad foundation of relevant knowledge to succeed in today's leading companies and organizations. Completing this comprehensive degree will provide ambitious individuals with the skills to excel in an array of management positions.

The Colorado Tech Online Executive MBA is a specialized online degree program designed to deliver immediate management applications along with the knowledge and understanding of the critical skills necessary to analyze and solve various business problems. Our courses are taught by highly respected professors with advanced degrees and experience in the fields they teach.

Students will learn the essential and functional aspects of business and cultivate the skills necessary to thrive in managerial positions. This curriculum is designed to benefit professionals at a variety of levels. The emphasis is on real-world skills and knowledge that managers need to succeed in today's business world. It's structured to give students important management tools and basic concepts that can be built upon and applied to a variety of career fields. Unlike most other Executive MBA programs, it also incorporates information technology management and project management competencies. Colorado Tech Online features the project management coursework as a registered provider of The Project Management Institute (PMI®), which is recognized as the global leader in the development of standards and practices for the project management profession.

MBA - Finance

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, a steady increase in the need for qualified finance professionals is expected as the economy continues to grow. Candidates with expertise in accounting and finance, and particularly those with a Master's degree, should enjoy the greatest prospects for achieving their desired level of career success. Colorado Tech Online's real-world MBA with a concentration in Finance can help students learn how to analyze financial information in order to make decisions that can enhance the prospects for successful business initiatives. This program is designed to help prepare students with the knowledge and credentials they can use to pursue such positions as CFO, Financial Manager, Director of Finance, Corporate Finance Associate and many others. Students earn one Professional Certificate as they work towards the completion of the MBA with a concentration in Finance. This résumé-enhancing certificate is built into the degree program without any additional courses or costs.

This accelerated MBA program can be completed in 15 months

MBA - Health Care Management

Leaders in health care management use business skills to address challenges unique to the health care field. Colorado Tech Online's Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management helps students develop the skills they need to coordinate the most effective use of resources while working within the constraints of legal, regulatory, and ethical guidelines. This concentration covers a range of skills relevant to the health care environment, including management concepts and processes, resource allocation, risk assessment, and financing.

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as Health and Social Service Managers, Patient Accounts Supervisors, Home Health Care Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Health Information Managers, Health Services Managers, and Mental Health Center Directors.

Students can earn their MBA in Health Care Management in 15 months. Plus, they will earn one Professional Certificates along the way without additional course or tuition costs.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (for more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)

MBA - Human Resource Management

The Colorado Tech Online MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management has been created to address the growing need for qualified, skilled HR professionals who have strong interpersonal skills and corporate operational expertise.

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to integrate HR functions into an organization's strategic plan. Topics of study include long-range planning approaches, developing leadership vision, downsizing strategies, international labor relations and conflict resolution.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment opportunities for HR professionals are expected to remain robust through 2012. This career-focused degree program provides the groundwork for motivated individuals to climb to the peak of rewarding executive HR careers. It is designed to prepare students wishing to pursue careers as Employee Relations Specialists, Benefits Administrators, HR Supervisors, Recruiters and many other interesting positions.

Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:

    Applied Managerial Decision Making
    Applied Accounting for Decision Making
    Applied Economics for Decision Making
    Applied Finance for Decision Making
    Strategic Human Resource Management
    Managing Organizational Development and Change
    Current Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
    Organizational Behavior
    Informational Technology in Business Management
    Applied Managerial Marketing

MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt

The Master of Business Administration with concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increasing levels of responsibility in business and industry. An MBA-LSCM is an investment in your future as it is designed to provide you with a breadth of skills ranging from accounting to project management, from managerial skills required in planning, organizing, and controlling work in organizations to directing, coaching, and motivating people for effective performance. In addition, leaders in information technology management need the skills to make effective decisions to gain competitive advantage.

As business aspire to operate in the global marketplace, the leaders in the Logistics and Supply Chain field need the skills to make effective decisions to gain competitive advantage. The Logistics and Supply Chain capstone helps the students to develop a portfolio that management skills in transportation, distribution, procurement, and production systems with emphasis on organizational skills in the major areas of business.

CTU Academic Certificates
Students earn two high-demand certificates as they work toward completion of their MBA degree with a concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Attaining these resume-building certificates can help the students to be prepared to excel in their career without adding classes or increasing tuition.

Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MBA - Operations Management

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management (MBA-OM) degree program is designed to prepare students to lead organizations in the planning, development, operation, and management of business systems. The program combines the technical aspects of operating systems with the practical aspects of contemporary business environment. The curriculum blends skills, such as project management, analysis of operations strategy and effective service operations with organizational skills in the major areas of business management.

As business aspire to operate in the global marketplace, the leaders in the business operations field need the skills to make effective decisions to gain competitive advantage. The Operations Management Capstone helps the students to develop a portfolio that management skills in distribution, procurement, and production systems with emphasis on organizational skills in the major areas of business.

CTU Academic Certificates
Students earn two high-demand certificates as they work toward completion of their MBA degree with a concentration in Operations Management. Attaining these resume-building certificates can help the students to be prepared to excel in their career without adding classes or increasing tuition.

Business Administration
Operations Management

MBA - Marketing

Colorado Tech Online's Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing is designed to instill students with an industry-current understanding of the functional aspects of business and to help them cultivate the visionary abilities that innovation requires.

Courses are taught by instructors who have professional experience in the exciting and ever-expanding field of marketing. Students will have opportunities to absorb first-hand knowledge and meaningful perspectives that they can apply to their own professional objectives and strategies.

The emphasis of this program is on preparing students to develop and use skills in marketing research methodologies, e-marketing and customer relationship management. Students will also learn how to adapt marketing strategies to international and global levels. This is a career-focused MBA program designed to help students learn real-world skills like developing marketing plans and creating surveys.

The focus of the program is to help prepare students to pursue career opportunities in Brand Management, Commercial Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Communications (IMC), Marketing Program Management and many other in-demand fields.

MBA - Mediation & Dispute Resolution

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce a career-focused concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.

The MBA with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution (MDR) is offered by Colorado Technical University in affiliation with the Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution (IADR). Developed with the direction of leaders in the management industry, the program emphasizes the application of mediation process skills in the workplace and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent mediation skills to provide and apply high-quality conflict resolution procedures. This program includes two integrative and interactive capstone courses:

• MDR Capstone I- The primary focus in this course is to devise a strategic plan to analyze and categorize the material elements in dispute.
• MDR Capstone II- In this course, students will be challenged to apply the analysis strategy and decision-matrix from Capstone I to a simulated dispute.

In the modern business world, specialists involved in dispute resolution must be highly knowledgeable and experienced and often report to the director of industrial relations. The MBA with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution is a comprehensive program of study designed to build a generalist foundation that emphasizes the application of mediation process skills in the workplace. The program is designed to help graduates prepare to pursue such careers as Arbitrators, Legal Consultants, Labor Relations Managers, Conflict Management Specialists, Integration Managers and many others.

As with other Colorado Tech Online degree programs, students can earn a résumé-enhancing Professional Certificate with no additional courses or costs. The MBA with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution includes a Professional Certificate in Business Administration.

Enrolled students will be required to earn Advanced Practitioner of Mediation (APM) certification through IADR Global before enrolling in the Capstone I course. Those who have previously earned APM certification will receive 12 credits towards the completion of this career-focused program. For convenience, APM certification courses can also be taken on the Colorado Tech Online Virtual Campus.
 

MBA - Technology Management

Colorado Tech Online's MBA degree program with a concentration in Technology Management is designed to help prepare students to assist and lead organizations in the planning, development, operation and management of information technology systems. The program combines the technical aspects of information systems with the practical aspects of contemporary business. The curriculum blends information technology skills-such as database management, networking and telecommunications systems-with organizational skills in the major areas of business.

This real-world MBA degree program features courses in Applied Managerial Accounting; Project Management Processes in Organizations; Project Planning, Execution, and Closure; Information Technology Management; Relational Database Management Systems; Telecommunications and Networking; and Technology Management Capstone.

Students can learn to use information technology to make decisions and achieve a competitive advantage in business. The can also receive an introduction to the design and development of relational databases as well as a grounding in the foundations of networking architectures.

Successful graduates of this program should acquire the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Client Technology Manager, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Manager, IT Management Administrator and many others.

A.S - Criminal Justice

Overview
The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems. Today's criminal justice system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public's demand for protection and services.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.

The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. A degree in criminal justice is also one of the best foundations available for law school.

ASCJ Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASCJ degree program should be able to:
     • Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities
        necessary for entry-level positions in the profession.
     • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation
        and law enforcement.
     • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law
        and the legal process.
     • Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives, and
        parole.

BS - Criminal Justice

Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can gain a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement in addition to the management skills needed for career advancement.

The Bachelor in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. Additionally, while the government is one of the largest employers in this field, a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree can prepare students for positions in industries such as law enforcement, corrections, homeland security and more.

MSM - Criminal Justice

Colorado Tech Online's MSM degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The MSM in Criminal Justice was developed with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent administrative skills along with the information base necessary to enhance responsible policy-making. This real-world MSM degree program features course content covering homeland security, law enforcement management, leadership, public administration and numerous other career-focused topics.

Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The program focuses on identifying innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.

Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Crime Analyst, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Child Protection Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, Court Services Agent and many others.

A.S - Medical Billing and Coding

Overview

The Stonecliffe Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding (ASMBC) degree program provides students with the foundation to work in entry-level positions in health care organizations-and does so entirely online. The ASMBC degree also gets you set to continue study, if you wish, allowing you to earn an advanced degree in the field, and subsequently to obtain a higher professional position in the field.

Within the ASMBC program, the general education component focuses on classifying and coding diagnosis and procedures.

As a student who successfully completes the ASMBC degree program, you will:
     • Gain entry to mid-level professional opportunities in the areas of
        health care information processing, retention, storage and retrieval
     • Have a sophisticated understanding of the information technology
        systems used in the collection, interpretation, analysis and retrieval
        of patient information, as well as financial, medical and administrative data
     • Be skilled in the classifying and coding of diagnosis procedures and
        protocols that are universal to the health industry
     • Possess the complex abilities required in the transference of patient medical
        records to  insurance claims and billing for services provided
     • Have the cultural, professional, and communications skills that will allow
        you to perform successfully within your chosen medical field.

The foundations of Billing and Coding are laid through courses that focus primarily on coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations, and management. As a Stonecliffe ASMBC graduate, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills to immediately add value and be productive in public and private health care organizations.

BSBA - Health Care Management

The field of health care is expanding and adapting to respond to changes in the demographics and needs of its constituents. As health care evolves, effective management is becoming even more essential. Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management helps students develop the business, management, financial, and even human resource skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Just as in Colorado Tech Online's other Bachelor's degree programs, students can earn their BSBA in Health Care Management in as little as 15 months.* Plus, they will earn six Professional Certificates along the way without additional course or tuition costs.

*The 15-month Bachelor's degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all Associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent.

A.S - Paralegal Studies

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.*

In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled paralegal professionals, the AS in Paralegal Studies is designed to provide students with a real-world understanding of:

• The legal process and the role of the paralegal in providing legal services.
• Legal research, analysis and writing skills.
• The steps of the litigation process.
• Legal technology commonly used by paralegals.
• The interpersonal and organizational skills that allow the student to work effectively as a problem-solving team member.
• Key legal concepts and terminology.

This real-world degree program features course content covering civil litigation, torts, contract law, criminal law, legal technology and numerous other career-focused topics.

Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in the paralegal field. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for in-demand positions like Paralegal 1, Legal Secretary, Law Clerk, Legal Aid 1, Court Clerk and many others.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm#outlook (visited November 12, 2007).

BSBA - Information Technology

The CTU Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), with a concentration in Information Technology has been designed to prepare graduates to take advantage of the continuing need for highly trained IT professionals.

Approximately 10.1 million people earn their living from information technology jobs according to the IT Association of America. Additionally, Information Technology jobs are predicted to grow through 2010. This increase can be promising for Computer and Information Systems Managers, Operations Research Analysts, and Management and Data Analysts, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Students in the Bachelor's (BSBA) in Information Technology can gain a well-rounded knowledge of business fundamentals and IT essentials. Students can learn how to apply modern business and IT tools to prepare for successful careers in the Information Technology industry.

BSIT - Network Management

The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program features a concentration in Network Management. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students can learn to install, configure and support internal and/or external networks. They will be challenged to learn how to troubleshoot networks to determine the root causes of problems, and they will be taught to analyze the business and technical requirements for a network infrastructure and design a network infrastructure that meets those requirements.

The BSIT in Network Management can help prepare students to pursue such positions as Network Administrator, Server-side Programmer, Network Control Technician, Help Desk Technician, and many others.

The BSIT degree program with a concentration in Network Management includes 8 résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates that allow students to accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree.

BSIT - Security

The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program features a concentration in Security. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students can learn to explain security principles, concepts, and techniques and will be challenged to develop, implement and analyze disaster recovery plans.

This BSIT with a concentration in Security is designed to help prepare students to take advantage of an increase in the demand for qualified IT professionals with industry-current skills and knowledge. Graduates can to pursue such positions as Disaster Recovery Analyst, IS Security Manager, Network Security Engineer, Contingency Planning Analyst, and many others.

The BSIT degree program with a concentration in Security includes 8 résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates that allow students to accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree.

BSIT - Software Systems Engineering

The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program features a concentration in Software Systems Engineering. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students can learn to elicit, identify, define and document software requirements. They also will be challenged to develop use case scenarios for requirement creation and software design. Successful students should learn competencies in applying appropriate software design models to develop a software solution as well as planning, implementing and reporting software testing.

This BSIT degree program with a concentration in Software Systems Engineering is designed to help prepare students to pursue such positions as Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, Applications Engineer, Software Architect, Web Software Developer, and many others.

The BSIT degree program with a concentration in Software Systems Engineering includes 8 résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates that allow students to accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree.

MS - Enterprise Information Systems

Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems (MS-EIS) degree program is designed to prepare professionals motivated by opportunities to take a leadership role in finding technical solutions for organizational problems that will be functional for all components of the enterprise.

This Master of Science degree program features courses including: Enterprise Systems Architecture, Project Management Process in Organizations, Database Systems, Applied Managerial Decision Making and many others. Coursework is focused on teaching students how to:

• Plan, implement and use technology within a broad business and real world perspective.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and solve technical issues as they relate to the enterprise.
• Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and manage technology solutions to achieve enterprise goals.
• Exercise strong interpersonal and team communication skills.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all actions within an ethical framework.
• and many more career-related skills.

Courses are taught by instructors with professional experience in the area of enterprise information systems. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue in-demand positions like Data Security Administrator, Enterprise Systems Architect, Database Engineer, Chief Technology Officer and many other engineering and IT management positions in a variety of industries.
 

MS - Systems Engineering

Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) degree program is designed to prepare computer science professionals motivated by opportunities to gain a competitive edge and pursue increasing levels of responsibility in their careers.

This Master of Science degree program features courses including: System Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation; Quantitative Analysis for Systems; Applied Managerial Decision-Making and many others. Coursework is focused on teaching students how to:

• Select and apply modern SE tools, including operations research, system modeling/simulation/test methods, synthesis techniques, process control and system integration tools.
• Define the role and scope of SE and its interface with the related areas of project management, operations, logistics, performance, test, manufacturing, training and support, reliability/maintainability, quality assurance and disposal.
• Select and apply appropriate industry/government standards, models, metrics and documentation standards incorporated in SE practice.
• Apply oral and written communications skills essential to the SE process.
• and many more career-related skills.

Courses are taught by instructors with professional experience in the area of systems engineering. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and and skills necessary to pursue positions like Engineering Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Systems Design Engineer and many others.

Doctor of Management

The Doctor of Management (DM) degree program at Colorado Technical University's Institute for Advanced Studies encourages the professional development of managers through mentoring, action research and practical projects, enabling them to make key leadership contributions in their area of expertise. This three-year doctoral program is designed to help students gain an understanding of current management theory, become subject-matter experts in a specialized area of management, develop a leadership style, effectively manage change, and predict future trends. The Doctor of Management is taught in an executive format, combining online instruction with intensive residential sessions, each lasting four days at the CTU Colorado Springs campus.

Doctor of Computer Science

The Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) program at Colorado Technical University's Institute for Advanced Studies is the terminal degree for computer science professionals, consultants and academics. The program encourages students to think and act strategically and helps them gain the ability to predict future trends, communicate technical material to non-technical decision makers, and make positive contributions in their area of technical expertise. This three-year program allows students to conduct research that advances the field of computer science, develop a software process improvement plan for an organization, and evaluate new and emerging security systems. The Doctor of Computer Science is taught in an executive format, combining online instruction with intensive residential sessions, each lasting four days at the CTU Colorado Springs campus.

Doctor of Computer Science in Enterprise Information Systems

The Doctor of Computer Science with a concentration in Enterprise Information Systems at Colorado Technical University's Institute for Advanced Studies is designed to develop people into leaders in designing, implementing and managing large-scale systems in their chosen professional area. Each year of this three-year program is designed to provide candidates with the theoretical, research and application capabilities necessary to pursue a successful career in their chosen field. The key objectives of the degree program are to help students become familiar with the body of knowledge regarding enterprise information systems as well as models such as CMMI and the Baldridge Process; effectively communicate technical material to non-technical decision makers; and manage the IT implementation process, testing and user training. The DCS-EIS degree program is taught in an executive format, combining online instruction with intensive residential sessions, each lasting four days at the CTU Colorado Springs campus.

Doctor of Computer Science - Emerging Media

Emerging Media is a multidisciplinary area that integrates content, communication, collaboration and creativity into strategies for effective business, entertainment, education and research use. The DCS in Emerging Media is offered through the CTU Institute for Advanced Studies to professionals interested in examining how social networks, new media, web science and virtual worlds will shape the future by bringing people, information and technology together.

This 3-year Doctoral program focuses on the strategies and tactics needed to use Web technologies for the development of virtual communities, social networks, grassroots broadcasting, games and simulations, Web 2.0 tools, virtual economies and to manage security risks, such as information accountability and web privacy strategies. It includes twelve 5-credit instructional courses, taken one per quarter for three years, plus a research and writing class taken each quarter. Each class is taken online. Twice each year, students attend an intensive residential symposium lasting four and a half days.

The curriculum examines how increasingly popular virtual communities can be woven into successful business strategies. Students will be challenged to investigate the strategic, social and financial implications of emerging media. They will also be required to communicate their research results and prepare them for publication.

Doctor of Computer Science - Digital Systems Security

The DCS in Digital Systems Security is offered through CTU’s Institute for Advanced Studies to develop leaders in the implementation, evaluation and analysis of digital systems in which security is a primary component.

This 3-year Doctoral program is designed to help provide candidates with the theoretical, research and application capabilities necessary to pursue career opportunities in Digital Systems Security. The program includes twelve 5-credit instructional courses, taken one per quarter for three years, in addition to one research and writing class taken each quarter. Each class is taken online. Twice each year, students attend an intensive residential symposium lasting four and a half days.

Coursework is focused on teaching students how to demonstrate expertise within a sub-discipline of Digital Systems Security by summarizing the state of the art, selecting an important problem, conducting research addressing the problem and extending current knowledge with the results. Students are challenged to make well-founded forecasts about future challenges and developments in Digital Systems Security. They are also required to communicate their research results and prepare them for publication. Students have the option to complete a dissertation or four publishable papers as part of the DCS degree.

Doctor of Management - Emerging Media

Do you want to change the world? The Doctor of Management with a concentration in Emerging Media (DM-EM), offered through CTU's Institute for Advanced Studies, is a multidisciplinary program designed to encourage your professional development in management through mentoring, action research, and practical projects, enabling you to make key leadership contributions in this incredibly fast-moving field. Now is the perfect time to become an expert and help shape the future of emerging media.

Moving from research to content specialization to the ability to manage change, you’ll develop a leadership style that allows you to critically evaluate, analyze, and solve problems within emerging media. The program includes twelve 5-credit instructional courses, taken one per quarter for three years, plus a research-and-writing class taken each quarter. Courses are taught using Colorado Technical University's Professional Learning Model™ in an executive format in which each course combines an active online component with an intensive residential session held twice a year and lasting four days. Many newly formed as well as traditional career tracks can benefit from this degree.