Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration - Marketing & Sales

Associate of Science in Health Administration Services

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances presents new knowledge opportunities for accountants and auditors. Increasingly, accountants also are assuming the role of personal financial advisor. In response to the changing business climate, financial specialists may offer more financial management and consulting services as they take on a greater advisory role.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) degree program is designed so graduates could learn a variety of skills including corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and auditing. In addition, the curriculum provides students with an opportunity to develop intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills that may contribute to a graduate’s success in the business world.

In this industry-current program, our project-based Professional Learning Model™ can offer you an opportunity to understand fundamental accounting concepts and explore today's accounting environment. The CTU PLM™ is designed to place you in the active role of collaborative problem-solver and project initiator, helping you learn marketable skills as you develop intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills that can be beneficial in today's business world.

For students with eligible college or military experience, Colorado Technical University's Bachelor's Degree Completion Program is designed to enable completion of a Bachelor's degree in as little as 17 months.**

**The 17-month Bachelor's degree assumes that all Associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent. Program length varies by program.

Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management

If you would like to pursue a career in information technology and have an interest in specializing in large-scale information systems, you may want to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management (BSEIM) degree program. Job opportunities for computer and information systems managers are expected to grow by 16 percent through the year 2016*. This career-focused degree program is designed to provide the foundation for those individuals who hope to become the new generation of business technology leaders.

The Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management degree program integrates business concepts, technology solutions and project management skills with the aim to develop your skills in designing, implementing and managing very large databases and large-scale systems in organizations that can operate on a global level. This Enterprise Information Management Program centers on a set of core courses which are designed to provide you with an understanding of all the different elements that comprise an information systems enterprise and how those elements are interrelated. You can acquire the skills and training necessary to effectively analyze, design, implement and optimize complex data repositories in order to transform data into powerful information systems for large organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Finance

The goal of Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program is to build a strong base of contemporary business skills, tools, techniques and technologies for career-minded students interested in the fields of financial management, corporate finance and financial analysis.

In this professionally focused curriculum, students will be given the opportunity to study current approaches to financial planning and analysis, capital budgeting, money and capital markets, investments and securities, corporate risk management and financial markets and institutions. Coursework will challenge them to:

• Demonstrate the application of computer systems technology including spreadsheets, the Internet, search engines among others.
• Understand the role of capital markets in investment opportunities.
• Examine the financial performance of a firm based on its financial statements.
• Discuss the ethical ramifications of a firm’s financial disclosure.
• Describe the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions particularity as they relate to the flow of funds from lenders to borrowers within the global financial system.
• Evaluate the activities and impact of the U.S. treasury department, state and local governmental units' involvement in raising funds within the financial system.
• Discuss and evaluate the ethical, economic, demographic, social and technological forces reshaping financial institutions, financial markets and the financial system.
• Analyze the ways in which monetary policy can influence a nation's economic goals of achieving full employment, controlling inflation, sustaining adequate economic growth and achieving a stable balance‐of‐payments position.

To learn more about CTU, our Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Healthcare management professionals work in a dynamic field that affects the well being of individuals and families. Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (BS-HCM) degree program is designed to help prepare you to work in a healthcare environment using skills in finance, community relations and human resource management. The objective of this Healthcare Management program is to help provide trained healthcare workers with the appropriate general education, didactic theory, and hands-on skills necessary for advancement into management within healthcare.

Based on theory and application, CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management program can provide a well-rounded study regimen in this exciting field. Courses focus on building leadership skills, communications abilities and a strong knowledge of the industry. You can learn critical skills in team-building, technical aptitude in core functions and systems, and problem-solving abilities on unique healthcare issues. Additionally, you can learn strategies for enhancing relations with the community and your constituencies. You will also have the opportunity to learn important regulations and how to support your organization’s compliance needs, including patient privacy and HIPPA laws as well as changing issues in billing and insurance.

Through a diverse range of courses in finance, ethics, communications, business and various healthcare areas, this degree can help you learn the tools to contribute to your organization’s performance and advance your opportunities.

Bachelor of Science in Management

In today's complex business environments, working professionals are increasingly called upon to perform key management functions. Whether in small office settings or in large corporate environments, a broad range of supervisory and management positions can be pursued by those with the right qualifications.

The CTU BSM program is designed to help motivated business professionals understand basic functional areas of management and the critical skills necessary to solve business problems. The curriculum is structured to provide students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to build leadership skills and prepare for future opportunities.

*The student seeking a BSM degree must have an Associate degree from an accredited university or college. The general education core for CTU Bachelor of Science degrees must be met prior to graduation. These requirements may be met as a combination of courses completed as part of the Associate degree, additional transfer credit from outside institutions granted by CTU, and by additional coursework prescribed by CTU upon acceptance into the BSM program. BSM includes approximately 90 credit hours of transfer credit from an Associate Degree program. Students will be required to have 182 credits for graduation; a student could complete the degree program with more than 182 credits.

To learn more about CTU, our degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

Bachelor of Science in Project Management

CTU's Bachelor of Science in Project Management degree program is based on the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which is the recognized industry standard. Along with basic undergraduate foundational studies including English, math, social science and technology, you can learn real-world project management skills from instructors with experience in this profession. Some of these skills include project planning; time and conflict management; human resource management; risk analysis and management; modern scheduling techniques; an understanding of organizations, teams and processes; budgeting and cost control systems; Microsoft Project®; and procurement, contracting and negotiating.

Doctor of Management in Organizational Development & Change

The Doctor of Management (DM) is a professionally focused degree that offers you the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in a particular field of interest through research and intensive study. Colorado Technical University offers a concentration in Organizational Development and Change offers students the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized area of management geared toward strategic organizational change.

There are a number of reasons organizations seek change. To run more effectively. To react to changes in the industry. To become more profitable. Successful managers are able to not merely adapt to changes that affect the well being of their organization, but to lead it.

Designed and taught by a dedicated team of management professionals and academics, the DM with a concentration in Organizational Development and Change challenges you to analyze an entire cycle in action research in a complex organization, learn how to design a large systems intervention strategy and encourages you to acquire an ethical leadership style.

Courses in our project-based Professional Learning Model™ are taught in an executive format and delivered online. Twice each year, students attend an intensive residential symposium lasting four and a half days.

Master of Business Administration

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree can unlock a world of opportunity. Choosing the right program is key. Colorado Technical University has crafted its MBA degree around the needs of today’s organizations. Our program is designed to help you achieve increasing levels of responsibility in business, while gaining in-demand skills in management, strategic planning and organizational development. Strategically diverse and industry-current, CTU’s program is designed for hard-working professionals aspiring for more. A higher degree can translate into greater potential and advancement.

CTU’s MBA program is designed to provide for the breadth of essential background wisdom and specialized coursework for a diversified and rewarding education. Our degree can help you gain a mastery of mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance and economics as you learn to apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business challenges.

Focusing on theory, modern-day management practices and tactical skills, CTU’s MBA program can help you develop effective leadership and research abilities. You can learn strategies for problem-solving, team-building, coaching and organizational development. You can also gain insights on the implication of technology and the Internet and learn how to leverage them in today’s business.

CTU’s MBA program offers the know-how and experience that can help you jumpstart a more rewarding career. With flexible schedules and online or campus options, you control your learning experience.

In some cases there may be an option to begin a Doctoral program while you are in the process of completing your CTU Master’s degree. Contact an admissions advisor for more information.

Master of Business Administration in Project Management

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increasing levels of responsibility in business and industry. Colorado Technical University offers a concentration in Project Management that can provide tools, techniques and skills that could help effectively manage projects. The curriculum covers the nine knowledge areas specified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the industry standard for project management.

The role of project managers has become increasingly complex and increasingly vital. In the MBA with a concentration in Project Management, you can develop capabilities in constructing plans, analyzing project scope, determining needs and budgets, performing quality audits, assessing and mitigating risk and more.

Courses are taught by instructors, many with a real-world understanding of what it takes to apply the project management process and knowledge areas to a project.

In this industry-current curriculum, our project-based Professional Learning Model™ can teach you how to develop project management skills needed in nearly all types of businesses and industries. The CTU PLM™ is designed to place you in the active role of collaborative problem-solver as you can learn how to consistently produce "on time, on budget" projects while increasing quality and the competitive edge.

Master of Science in Management

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increasing levels of responsibility in business and industry. The program is designed to help students acquire a broad range of knowledge relevant to today's management professionals. The study of research methods, leadership, managerial decision-making and operations management are integrated with a solid practical research foundation.

Today’s businesses are becoming leaner and more agile, led by management teams with diverse talents and abilities. Individuals in management are enhancing their skills through educational offerings that may carve out an advantage. Practical and industry-current, CTU’s Master of Science in Management program can give students the opportunity to extend their knowledge as it strengthens their tactical abilities to benefit the entire organization.

Taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant management experience in today's complex global business environments, the curriculum combines technical leadership skills with managerial abilities to produce effective agents of change.

In this industry-current curriculum, our project-based Professional Learning Model™ can engage you with complex, real-world situations and challenge you to become adept in developing strategies to improve organizational performance, while ensuring critical operational needs are met. The CTU PLM™ is designed to place you in the active role of collaborative problem-solver and project initiator, that may help you acquire marketable skills as you study and learn how to harness analytical, research and critical thought expertise to evaluate and implement emerging technologies—including revolutionary Web 2.0, e-commerce and global business initiatives.

Master of Science in Management - IT/Project Management