Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Development
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Health Care Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Organizational Behavior
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Application Programming
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Web Development
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Consumer Behavior
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Organizational Behavior
Doctor of Computer Science
Doctor of Computer Science - Digital Systems Security
Doctor of Computer Science - Emerging Media
Doctor of Computer Science - Enterprise Information Systems
Doctor of Computer Science - Information Assurance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Development

CTU BSBA program offers concentration in Business Development.

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program now offers a concentration in Business Development. The career-focused program is designed to help students gain an understanding of the success factors of individuals who excel at creating and maintaining businesses. Students will apply psychological research on consumer behavior, innovation, leadership and personality to the dynamics of entrepreneurship. 

What You Can Learn   
Successful completion of this program will have graduates understanding important aspects of being a successful entrepreneur. Graduates will be expected to:

  • Describe the choice between becoming an entrepreneur vs. an employee.
  • Relate how to manage the demands of a business vs. family/personal life in an entrepreneurial endeavor.
  • Contrast the risks vs. benefits of becoming an entrepreneur.
  • Identify the required human skills needed to start and run a business (building teams, communicating vision, market driven and leadership).
  • Demonstrate how to use consumer behavior theories to leverage market opportunities and create new markets using social media and mass media.
  • Explain the impact that personality behaviors (risk aversion, fear of failure, tenacity, opportunism, persistence) have on entrepreneurial success.

What You Can Achieve
CTU's Virtual Campus is a highly personalized, 24/7 hub that makes it possible for education to be an active, engaging part of your everyday life. Any time you want. Anywhere you are. Any way you choose.

By earning your BSBA with a concentration in Business Management, you can build knowledge and skills to become a small business owner or work/consult with small businesses in areas such as media, marketing and advertising.

When You Can Start

Applications are being accepted now. Students interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact us today.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411) www.ncahlc.org.

Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.  CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.  Not all programs are available to residents of all states. 42-33959 0437081 3/13

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 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

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Business Administration - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Business Administration - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Business Administration - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Business Administration - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Business Administration - Organizational Behavior

CTU BSBA program offers concentration in Organizational Behavior.

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program now offers a concentration in Organizational Behavior. The career-focused program is designed for individuals aspiring to work in Human Resources, focusing on personnel issues and how to bring employees together to maximize organizational performance.

Coursework challenges students to gain an understanding of the complexities of the workplace and how human capital can be used to meet organizational goals and objectives.

What You Can Learn          

Successful completion of this program should prepare graduates for opportunities in a variety ofbusiness settings and industries and address workplace employee issues that impact organizational performance. Graduates will be expected to:

  • Explain theories of organizational development.
  • Examine personality dynamics in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate how to manage, motivate, and lead groups of people to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Explain how to motivate individuals and teams in a business environment.
  • Formulate diversity issues and how they impact the organization.

What You Can Achieve

CTU's Virtual Campus is a 24/7 hub that makes it possible for education to be an active, engaging part of your everyday life. Interactive web technologies make the Virtual Campus possible. CTU makes it a highly personalized and satisfying student experience. Any time you want. Anywhere you are. Any way you choose.

By earning your BSBA with a concentration in Organizational Behavior, you can prepare for career opportunities in the field of human resources.

When You Can Start

Applications are being accepted now. Students interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact us today.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411) www.ncahlc.org.

Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.  CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.  Not all programs are available to residents of all states. 42-33959 0428678 3/13

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program from CTU Online 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Homeland Security encompasses a broad range of disciplines that play vital roles in the protection of our nation. Developed with guidance provided by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, this program is designed to help students acquire an in-depth understanding of emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism and other knowledge needed in a wide range of government and private organizations. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can be prepared to apply the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management to create plans, analyze risk and propose solutions.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Criminal Justice - Human Services

In response to this growing need for skilled human services professionals in the criminal justice industry, the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services degree program focuses on teaching students how to demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills, resolve complex problems independently and ethically and demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime.

You can also learn to demonstrate competency in the key areas of the criminal justice system, demonstrate knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system, demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills of the chemical dependency professional as well as examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system.

This degree program features courses including: Criminal Procedure, Corrections Solutions, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting. The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth. This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn five résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates: Corrections Technician, Domestic Violence Interventions, Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services, Legal Studies and Court Process, and Chemical Dependency Counseling.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Healthcare Management

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management is now being offered through the school’s award-winning Virtual Campus.* The curriculum is structured to help students prepare to work in various types of healthcare business environments by building relevant skills in finance, community relations and human resource management.

The goal of the CTU program is to offer instruction in the business and administrative areas of the healthcare industry, including patient access, revenue cycle management, project management and the economics of healthcare. Fundamentals of marketing and HR management are also discussed.

What You Can Learn

Successful completion of the BS in Healthcare Management will have students equipped with the appropriate general education, didactic theory and hands-on skills necessary for careers within healthcare, including how to:

  • Develop business management skills that support the growth of the organization.
  • Contribute to bottom-line financial profitability in the healthcare area.
  • Identify, analyze and participate in problem solving within the healthcare organization.
  • Assure the privacy, ethics and challenges of securing confidential health information.
  • Provide leadership with technical competence, communication skills and knowledge related to the legal aspects of managing a healthcare business.

 

 

What You Can Do

 

 

  • INTERACT with CTU’s multimedia learning dashboard that lets you watch, download, read and practice what you learn.
  • CONNECT to the working world with instructors, many of whom have experience in the fields they teach.
  • NETWORK across a whole nation, not just a single classroom.
  • PROPEL your career goals with a degree in the field of Health Sciences.

Applications are now being accepted. Students interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to contact us today.

*CTU’s Virtual Campus was named “Best of the Best” in the 2009 Computerworld Honors program in the Academia and Education category.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security

Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of IT that are of critical importance to employers in an increasingly specialized marketplace.

The BSIT core curriculum provides a solid foundation across the major areas within IT. You will then be given the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge in security by taking 16 specialization courses specifically designed to equip you with valuable subject-area expertise.

The specialization in Security explores general methodologies used to assess and manage risks to information security and examines the activities involved in the process of information security risk management for a business organization.

What You Will Study

Specialization coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of network security. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant IT problem-solving skills by focusing on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Courses include:

    * Principles of Network Security
    * Security Risk Management
    * Vulnerability Assessment and Management
    * Software Assurance
    * Database Security
    * Computer Forensics I
    * Advanced Research in IAS and IT Management
    * Security Capstone
    * Network Infrastructure Administration
    * Security Management
    * Security Architecture
    * Disaster Recovery
    * Project Performance and Quality Assurance

In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in Colorado Technical University's BSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of experienced IT professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Information Technology - Software Application Programming

Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of IT that are of critical importance to employers in an increasingly specialized marketplace.

The BSIT core curriculum provides a solid foundation across the major areas within IT. You will then be given the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge in software application programming by taking 16 specialization courses specifically designed to equip you with valuable subject-area expertise.

The specialization in Software Application Programming challenges students to explore and practice elicitation techniques, define functional and non-functional requirements, write use-case scenarios, explore user interface alternatives, learn how to analyze and model requirements and develop a requirements traceability matrix that spans the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Study

Specialization coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of software application programming. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant IT problem-solving skills by focusing on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Other specialization courses in the BSIT/Software Application Programming program include:

    * User Interface Design
    * Software Requirements Engineering
    * Software Design
    * Software Testing
    * Object Oriented Methods
    * Java Programming I & II
    * Advanced Java Programming
    * Software Processes

In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in CTU's BSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of experienced IT professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering

CTU's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of IT that are of critical importance to employers in an increasingly specialized marketplace.

The BSIT core curriculum provides a solid foundation across the major areas within IT. You will then be given the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge in software systems engineering by taking 16 specialization courses specifically designed to equip you with valuable subject-area expertise.

The specialization in Software Systems Engineering challenges students to explore and practice elicitation techniques, define functional and non-functional requirements, write use-case scenarios, explore user interface alternatives, learn how to analyze and model requirements and develop a requirements traceability matrix that spans the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Study

Specialization coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of software systems engineering. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant IT problem-solving skills by focusing on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Courses include:

    * Data Structures
    * Object Oriented Methods
    * Software Requirements Engineering
    * Software Design
    * Introduction to Java Programming I & II
    * Project Risk Management
    * Project Performance and Quality Assurance

In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in Colorado Technical University's BSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of experienced IT professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Information Technology - Web Development

CTU's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamental areas of IT that are of critical importance to employers in an increasingly specialized marketplace.

The BSIT core curriculum provides a solid foundation across the major areas within IT. You will then be given the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge in web development by taking 16 specialization courses specifically designed to equip you with valuable subject-area expertise.

The specialization in Web Development examines many design principles specifically aimed at enhancing the presentation and usability of an industrial strength web site, including the usage and placement of various Multimedia elements on a Web site using software such as Dreamweaver and other industry standard programs.

What You Will Study

Specialization coursework in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of web development. Course content has been designed to help students develop relevant IT problem-solving skills by focusing on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Courses include:

    * Web User Interface Design
    * Computer Illustration I
    * Digital Imaging
    * Senior Design Project
    * Introduction to e-Business
    * Digital Media and Intellectual Property

In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in CTU's BSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of experienced IT professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the availability of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree completion program.

Admission to this program requires students to have an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States. It also requires applicants to have graduated from a two year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a three year Diploma Registered Nurse (RN) program.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of RNs is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016 and, because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result.*

In response to this glary.rowing need for knowledgeable, skilled nursing professionals, the BSN degree completion program is designed to provide students with a market-relevant understanding of how to:

• Practice visionary thinking while integrating new patient care demands, traditional and futuristic care practices and new technologies into quality patient care.
• Perform nursing skills proficiently and safely to promote and support the healing and understanding of the whole person (physiological, mental, spiritual), assuring ethical health outcomes, and meeting professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with nurse managers to revamp the nursing workforce and support professional nursing practice.
• Shape healthcare policy to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
• and many more career-related topics.

This degree completion program features courses that include: Professional Nursing Practice, Management of Critical Health Issues, Legal Nurse Consulting, Finance in Healthcare, Forensic Nursing and many others. Also included is a nursing capstone project designed to integrate and apply the various concepts, theories and dynamics of the nursing coursework.

Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in today's nursing industry. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a broad range of career opportunities such as Nurse Administrator, Chief Nursing Officer, Public Health Nurse, Nurse Manager and many others.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

* Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm.

*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 Psychology - Consumer Behavior

Colorado Technical University is accepting applications for a professionally focused Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program with a concentration in Consumer Behavior. The specialized curriculum is designed to help students understand how to interpret consumer behavior and its application to business, education, sales, services, public affairs, marketing and advertising.

The fields of psychology, marketing, advertising, economics, anthropology and sociology help identify the many factors that influence consumers. In this psychology degree program, students will be given the opportunity to develop a set of skills useful to practitioners in this field. You will be exposed to quantitative and qualitative approaches to the study of consumers and be challenged to apply that knowledge to better understanding consumer behaviors.

Concentration Courses Include:

  • Orientation to the Consumer Behavior Profession
  • Marketing Management, Strategy and Research
  • Sales and Advertising
  • The Economics of Consumer Behavior
  • Consumer Behavior: The Individual
  • Consumer Behavior: Groups and Society
  • Capstone in Consumer Behavior

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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 Psychology - Organizational Behavior

Colorado Technical University is accepting applications for a professionally focused Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program with a concentration in Organizational Behavior. The curriculum is designed to help students understand how to apply knowledge of the major concepts, theories, research findings and key thought leaders in the field of psychology to the real world behavior of individuals and groups in the workplace.

What You Can Learn                                 

In this degree program, students will be given the opportunity to acquire the critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical frameworks, communication and leadership skills which needed in today’s marketplace..

Concentration Courses Include:

  • Orientation to the Organizational Behavior Profession
  • Consulting Skills
  • Creating Change in Individuals and Organizations
  • Adult Learning:  Corporate Training and Development
  • Developing Human Resources
  • Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions
  • Capstone in Organizational Behavior

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

*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.

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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

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 - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

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.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.


 

Doctor of Computer Science - 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.

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.

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 - Information Assurance

Colorado Technical University’s Doctor of Computer Science with a concentration in Information Assurance (DCS-IA) is a degree program designed to develop leaders in managing enterprise information systems with an emphasis on information assurance. The three-year program is structured to provide students with the industry-current knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of leadership opportunities that require the capacity to analyze the computer and information needs of an organization from an operational and strategic perspective.

 

What You Can Learn            

The CTU DCS-IA program is a three-year program designed to provide candidates with the theoretical, research and applications capabilities necessary in the field of information assurance. Core coursework includes the study of enterprise security architecture, foundations of digital systems security, enterprise tools, concepts, databases and many other topics relevant to the industry.

 

Elective courses in the DCS-IA program include:

  • Business intelligence
  • Networking and security
  • Applications Security     
  • Communications Security and Countermeasures  
  • Strategy, Alignment, Portfolio Management
  • Enterprise Management Concepts
  • Managing, Planning, and Integrating EIS
  • Enterprise Architecture Technology
  • IT Service Management

CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary.

Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.