Colorado Technical University

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Earning an associate degree in Business Administration will teach students how to enter today's competitive business world with effective leadership skills, knowledge of various business disciplines, and how to utilize computer applications widely used in many businesses today. While completing the program graduates can earn Academic Certificates in Business Concepts and Management at no additional cost and without taking additional courses to enhance their credentials and career options.

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An associate degree in General Studies program allows students to build an interdisciplinary educational foundation for future career options and the flexibility to explore areas of interest that they may have otherwise overlooked. Students or military personnel may have some approved credits that they can transfer towards this program. Included at no additional cost is an Academic Certificate in Professional Communication to enhance the graduate's credentials.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Accounting will give students skills in corporate accounting, taxation regulations, governmental auditing, and non-profit accounting. The program will give students the opportunity to learn how to apply knowledge and skills of management, business mathematics, and the liberal arts to solve accounting issues. Graduates will be able to earn 5 Academic Certificates such as Financial Statement Analysis, Decision-Making in Operations, Financial Accounting, and Income Tax which are built into the program's curriculum at no additional cost to enhance their credentials and career prospects.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Care Management can help students develop specific skills and knowledge relating to managing health care settings. Courses will cover current legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in health care and managing techniques unique to this industry. Within the program at no additional cost or coursework graduates can earn Academic Certificates in Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, and Project Planning to enhance their education credentials.

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A bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management degree program focuses on team building, workforce effectiveness, and employee training and development for career opportunities and advancements in the HR fields. Courses will cover topics such as risk management, legal issues in diverse working environments, compensation and benefits, and labor relations in the workforce. Included at no additional cost graduates can also earn 8 Academic Certificates such as Management Essentials and Human Resource Management to enhance their credentials.

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A bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Information Technology program combines the business fundamentals of administrative management and financial training with IT essentials to oversee information systems operations as well. Along with the business discipline courses students will also take courses in networking systems, information security measures, and programming concepts. Included at no additional cost or coursework graduates can also earn 7 Academic Certificates such as Human Resource Development, Management Essentials, and Organizational Systems Improvement to enhance their credentials.

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The bachelor's in Business Administration with Management emphasis degree program prepares students for many new career options. The curriculum combines accounting and microcomputer skills with managerial techniques to help students develop leadership skills. Included at no additional cost or coursework graduates can also earn 8 Academic Certificates such as Business Fundamentals, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, Project Planning, and more to enhance their professional credentials.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing will teach students how to apply marketing, sales, and management principles to be able to add to organizational success. The program includes studies on research, analysis, decision-making and application, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing planning. Included at no additional cost or coursework graduates can also earn 9 Academic Certificates such as Sales and Marketing, Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business in the Global Environment, and more to enhance their professional credentials.

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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). Of over 250 universities worldwide that offer degrees in Project Management, CTU is one of only 17 offering programs accredited by PMI-GAC - and one of only two universities offering undergraduate programs with this select accreditation.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance may prepare successful graduates to research, analyze, and interpret financial data that can affect business decision-making, planning, and operation strategies. Financial managers are responsible to develop long-term goals for their organization, direct investment activities, and assess profit/loss ratios according to the projected goals. Within the program at no additional cost or coursework graduates can earn 6 Academic Certificates in Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, and Project Planning to enhance their education credentials.

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A bachelor's degree in Business Administration/International Business program can prepare diligent students to understand the global operations and business practices in may areas. Subjects covered include: cultural diversity, issues in communications, sensitivity in managing practices, and the legal issues involved in international business. Courses will cover ethical codes of conduct for global business leaders, international marketing strategies, communications, and negotiation tactics that impact business decisions and success. Included at no additional cost or coursework graduates can also earn 3 Academic Certificates in Business in the Global Environment, Business Fundamentals, and Global Operations Management.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice will prepare students for entry level positions in various criminal justice settings from corrections to private security. Courses will cover investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections and parole, and juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system to prepare graduates for multiple career options. Within the program at no additional cost graduates can earn 4 Academic Certificates in Corrections Technician, Crime Scene Investigation, Law Enforcement Skills, and Legal Studies and Court Process to enhance their credentials and earning potential.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a Human Services emphasis will prepare students for entry level positions in various social and human services settings from corrections, domestic shelters, or juvenile justice facilities in the context of the criminal justice system. Courses will cover corrections solutions, child and adolescent psychopathology, and ethics and practices for human services counselors with a special emphasis on working with youth. Within the program at no additional cost graduates can earn five Academic Certificates: Corrections Technician, Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services, Domestic Violence Interventions, Chemical Dependency Counseling, and Legal Studies and Court Process to enhance their credentials and earning potential.

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CTU now accepting applications for professionally focused Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program.

Curriculum is designed to help students become familiar with current approaches to financial planning and analysis, money and capital markets, investments and securities and financial markets and institutions.

This industry-current degree program is designed for career-minded students interested in the fields of financial management, corporate finance and financial analysis. Coursework has been designed to challenge them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• 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.
• Apply appropriate concepts and principles of finance, accounting, and statistics to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functional areas of management.
• Demonstrate the critical skills necessary to solve business problems.

In addition to the general education requirements, the Bachelor of Science in Finance includes courses taught by instructors who have relevant career experience in financial management, corporate finance and financial analysis. Their firsthand knowledge and perspectives offer students the opportunity to learn from professionals willing to share their understanding of risk management, derivatives, financial modeling and forecasting and many other topics relevant to the modern finance industry.

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (BSHSA) degree program is designed for students with an Associate 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.

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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 Bachelor of Science in Management 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.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

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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. 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.

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CTU announces BS in Psychology degree program with concentration in 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.

What You Can Learn
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.

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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 are 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

Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on May 15, 2011. 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.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.