Colorado Technical University Online

At Colorado Technical University (CTU) Online, you can earn a bachelor's or master's degree in as little as 15 months*, depending on your experience. This unique program incorporates multiple CTU Academic Certificates you'll earn on the way to graduation, without taking additional courses or adding costs.

Why Colorado Technical University Online?

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Degrees with Real-World Relevancy

CTU Online offers programs in business, human resource management, information technology and criminal justice. They also offer an Executive MBA and master's programs in information systems security, information technology management, business management and project management. Best of all, because of the adaptive nature of the online curricula, you'll be able to apply what you learn in class to the challenges you'll face in the real world of your chosen field.

An Outstanding Faculty and Small Class Sizes

The professors are among the top within their fields academically and professionally. They bring years of knowledge and practical experience to every course, meaning you can receive a relevant education that you may be able to apply in the real world. CTU Online also limits the number of students in each class in order to encourage interaction and personal attention from professors.

Accelerated Learning Options

* Students with prior college credit, military experience or an associate's degree can complete their degree in as little as 15 months through the baccalaureate degree completion program. Additionally, CTU Online students can complete their master's degree in 15 months.

Accreditation and Affiliation

Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Programs

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Students can earn a bachelor's degree in as little as 15 months*, depending on their educational background. Multiple CTU Academic Certificates** make this program unique and add credentials that make résumés sparkle.

**CTU Academic Certificates included with all degrees with the exception of Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

Accounting

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.

Finance

Courses are taught via CTU Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include: financial accounting, money and capital markets, investments, risk management, corporate finance and international finance.

Health Care Management

Courses are taught via CTU Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include: the health care industry, HR management in health care, current legal, ethical and regulatory issues in health care, health care organization, finance in health care, and management principles in health care.

Human Resource Management

Courses in the human resource managment program include: building effective teams, compensation and benefits, workforce effectiveness, legal issues in HRM, employee training and development, and labor relations.

Information Technology

Courses in the information technology program include: E-business, project management theory, introduction to information systems, database systems, programming concepts, network systems and information systems security.

International Business

In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, the program presents students with the knowledge tomorrow's business leaders will need to be successful in a global economy. Topics of study include: communications and negotiations, critical thinking processes, ethical codes of conduct for global business leaders, marketing strategies, and management practices and processes.

Management

Some of the courses within the management degree program include: business strategy, operations management principles, global managerial economics, international business practices, project management theory, workplace effectiveness, managing project risks and opportunities.

Marketing

Some of the courses in the marketing degree program include: consumer behavior fundamentals, personal selling and customer focus, marketing research practices, integrated marketing strategies, principles of advertising and public relations, and applied marketing management.

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

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Project Management

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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.

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.

Associate of Science (AS) Degree Programs from Stonecliffe College Online, an Academic Division of Colorado Technical University

Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, is offering Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC) and Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree programs.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Property Management

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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:

1) Basics of Accounting
2) Business Fundamentals
3) Human Resource Development
4) Management Essentials
5) Organizational Systems Improvement
6) 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).

Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics

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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.

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.

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.

Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning

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Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of an industry-current Bachelor of Science degree program in Financial Planning. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on July 7, 2009.

As more members of the large baby boom generation reach their peak years of retirement savings, personal investments are expected to increase and more people will seek the help of experts. Many companies also have replaced traditional pension plans with retirement savings programs, so more individuals are managing their own retirements than in the past, creating jobs for advisors. In addition, people are living longer and must plan to finance longer retirements.

In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals in the financial planning industry, this program focuses on teaching students how to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the values, skills and techniques utilized in the personal financial planning process.
• Apply the theories and strategies of personal financial planning as they relate to retirement and estate planning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing financial services environment.
• Develop awareness of the ethical and professional considerations in personal financial planning as they pertain to financial services professionals.

Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC)

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The Associate of Science in Accounting 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.

Students can earn two résumé-building CTU Academic Certificates as they work toward the completion of the ASACC degree program:

• Business Concepts
• Accounting Fundamentals

Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA)

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The Associate of Science in Business Administration 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 2 years of the CTU Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program.

Students can earn two résumé-building CTU Academic Certificates as they work toward the completion of the ASBA degree:

• Business Concepts
• Management

*Programs and availability are subject to change

Colorado Technical University does not guarantee employment or salary.

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