Colorado Technical University

Master's Degree Programs

• 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.

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  Students earn three Professional Certificates as they work toward the completion of their Executive MBA degree. Attaining these certificates will allow individuals to build their résumés while earning degrees that can take their careers to new heights. These certificates are earned without any additional courses or costs. This degree includes the following certificates:

  Business Administration

  This certificate provides an understanding of accounting, economics, finance and statistics to prepare you to interpret vital business information and make effective decisions. You will gain practical business administration skills that can be applied toward real-world business situations such as interpreting financial statements and computing key financial ratios.

  Business Management

  This certificate provides a common body of knowledge related to people, processes, strategy and technology. You will explore the impact of information technology and develop skills that are essential to succeed and compete as an effective manager.

  Change Management

  Change is a constant if an organization is to survive, yet change is often seen as a negative force to be resisted. This certificate is designed to help you become a leader for positive change. You will learn change techniques and methodologies to effect beneficial change, and how to create purposeful innovation while building a successful culture.

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• 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.

  According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, job candidates who have earned a Master’s degree should enjoy the best prospects for successfully pursuing a position in a wide variety of in-demand careers. Colorado Tech Online’s MBA with a concentration in Accounting is designed to help prepare students with the knowledge and credentials they can use to pursue such positions as CFO, Finance Manager, Cost Accountant or Analyst, Controller, and many others.

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

  * Applied Managerial Accounting * Taxation and Business Decisions * Advanced Cost Accounting * Financial Reporting * Accounting Information Systems * Advanced Auditing and Management Control * Economics for Decision-Making * Finance for Decision-Making * Applied Managerial Decision-Making * Organizational Behavior

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  Students can earn two Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MBA with a concentration in Accounting. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without any additional courses or costs. Professional Certificates offer students a means by which to progressively add to their educational achievements as they learn and gain new skills. This degree program includes the following certificates:

  Financial Reporting

  Accurate financial reporting is a critical issue in business today. This certificate provides a comprehensive examination of financial and accounting reporting standards, requirements and techniques for business entities, not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities.

  Management Accounting and Control

  Widespread accounting scandals have highlighted the need for effective auditing and control systems in business organizations. This certificate prepares accounting professionals with the insight to design effective systems for management planning and control.

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• MBA - Finance

  Business leaders make decisions that build the value of their organizations based upon sound financial information. From the initial planning of new ventures through the assessment of the results of completed projects, financial decision-making plays a critical role that can mean the difference between success and failure.

  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.

  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 MBA with a concentration in Finance 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.

  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 * Organizational Behavior * Information Technology in Business Management * Applied Managerial Marketing

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificate Included in This Degree Program

  Students can earn one Professional Certificate as they work towards the completion of the MBA with a concentration in Finance. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any courses or costs. Professional Certificates offer students a means by which to progressively add to their educational achievements as they learn and gain new skills. This degree program includes the following certificates:

  Business Administration

  Designed for individuals with a limited business background, this certificate provides an understanding of accounting, economics, finance and statistics to prepare you to interpret vital business information and make effective decisions. You will gain practical business administration skills that can be applied toward an MBA degree.

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• MBA - Health Care Management

  The health care industry is experiencing significant growth, and the demand for management professionals with market-current knowledge and skills is expected to grow by as much as 30% by 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) features a concentration in Health Care Management to take advantage of current and future career opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.

  Students enrolling in this 15-month* curriculum will study course content that focuses on the development of skills specific to the management of health care environments. Some of the topics covered include current legal, ethical and regulatory issues in health care, finance in health care and management principles in health care.

  The program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as Health Education Supervisors, Medical Office Managers, Billing Supervisors and many other positions.

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

  * The Health Care Industry
  * HR Management in Health Care
  * Current Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Issues in Health Care
  * The Health Care Organization
  * Finance in Health Care
  * Management Principles in Health Care
  
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  The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Health Care Management degree program can be completed in 15 months.* Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate’s degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program.

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  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  You will earn six Professional Certificates as you work towards the completion of your Bachelor’s in Health Care Management. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or tuition cost. Professional Certificates offer you a means by which to progressively add to your educational achievements as you learn and gain new skills. The Colorado Tech Online BSBA in Health Care Management includes the following certificates:

  Basics of Accounting and Finance

  If you lack training in accounting and need to know the basics to advance in your career, then this program is for you. You’ll develop fundamental knowledge of processes that influence financial and managerial decisions that you can then apply in a variety of organizations—small and large businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies and the military.

  Business Fundamentals

  If you want to sharpen your management skills and understand the basics of business necessary for successful performance in today’s dynamic business environments, then this is the certificate for you. This certificate provides a common body of knowledge related to business, human resources, marketing and technology.

  Business in the Global Environment

  In the 21st century, the vast majority of employees will be involved in international business. Some may be assigned to international managerial or technical posts, and others may be employees of domestic business, government and non-profit organizations that employ multicultural work forces. Today, even a small local business needs to understand its role in a growing global marketplace. This certificate focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to manage effectively in a global, diverse business environment. You will develop the global viewpoint appropriate for business and technology leaders of today.

  Management Essentials

  Are you a manager interested in increasing your effectiveness? An individual looking to move into management? Now you can acquire an in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of management and change while exploring the manager’s role. Gain insight into human behavior and the manager’s responsibility in organizations. Learn how the best managers manage for success. This program prepares you to become an entry-level supervisor and advance to a management-level position. As you develop your management skills, your ability to contribute to your organization’s achievements will begin to soar.

  Organizational Systems Improvement

  Today’s competitive environment has forced information technology companies and companies in other industries to look beyond individual process improvement to the way their entire organizational systems work. This has resulted in firms examining how they function internally and how they interact with suppliers and customers. The degree to which companies can effectively understand these functions and take steps toward improvement will continue to be a key factor in creating a sustainable competitive advantage. This certificate provides the foundation to understand how to make strategic changes in the appropriate organizational systems.

  Project Planning

  Business leaders and decision-makers are continually responsible for organizing and directing teams of workers to create a specific outcome in a given time frame. Project management expertise is essential to organizations as they realize the advantages of resource utilization, which can bring products and ideas to the market in less time and at a reduced cost of development. This certificate is intended to provide students with a ‘big picture’ approach to project management, especially the ‘nuts and bolts’ aspects to planning of a successful project.

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• 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 * Information Technology in Business Management * Applied Managerial Marketing

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  Students earn two Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MBA in Human Resource Management. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or costs. Professional Certificates offer students a means by which to progressively add to their educational achievements as they learn and gain new skills. This degree program includes the following certificates:

  Human Resource Management

  Professional human resource management is increasingly vital to bottom-line corporate success. This certificate prepares HR managers and others to understand and respond to changing business needs with a combination of strategic and operational insight.

  Business Administration

  This certificate provides an understanding of accounting, economics, finance and statistics to prepare you to interpret vital business information and make effective decisions. You will gain practical business administration skills that can be applied toward real-world business situations such as interpreting financial statements and computing key financial ratios.

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• 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.

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

  * Marketing Research Methods * Marketing in the Digital Age * International Marketing

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  You can also earn two Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MBA with a concentration in Marketing. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost.

  Marketing Management

  Leaders in marketing need the skills to make effective decisions to gain competitive advantage. Creating strategic marketing plans requires sufficient research, analysis of data, and integration of technology. Marketing managers also need to understand the particular opportunities and risks in international marketing. These are the skills addressed in the marketing management certificate.

  Business Administration

  Designed for individuals with a limited business background, this certificate provides an understanding of accounting, economics, finance and statistics to prepare you to interpret vital business information and make effective decisions. You will gain practical business administration skills that can be applied toward an MBA degree.

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• MBA - Mediation and Dispute Resolution

  Dispute resolution has become increasingly significant in modern business environments because it can help prevent the involved parties from becoming entangled in costly litigation, strikes or other disruptions.

  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.

  Courses in this industry-current MBA program are taught by experienced instructors. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people with firsthand experience negotiating tacit or contractual agreements in the modern business world.

  As with other Colorado Tech Online degree programs, students can earn a resume-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.

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• MBA - Technology Management

  In today’s technology-dependent business world, how companies use and manage technology is critical to remaining competitive in the marketplace. From constructing business plans to overseeing network security to directing Internet operations, Technology Managers now play a vital role in determining the directions taken by their organizations.

  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.

  As with other Colorado Tech Online degree programs, students can earn resume-enhancing Professional Certificates with no additional courses or costs. Included in the MBA degree program with a concentration in Technology Management are the following Professional Certificates:

  • Business Management
  • Technology Management

  Interested students should also know that courses in this MBA program are taught by industry-experienced instructors with career-relevant knowledge in the fields they teach, making this an appropriate course of study for future-focused managers striving to build credentials that can help them reach the peak of their professional potential in a growing and vital area of the job market.

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• MS - Enterprise Information Systems

  Curriculum is focused on helping computer and information systems managers become skilled at playing a vital role in the implementation of technology within their organizations.

  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master of Science in Enterprise Information Systems (MS-EIS) to 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. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on October 4, 2009.

  According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the increasing use of technology in the workplace is projected to lead to faster than average growth for computer and information systems managers at the national level.*

  In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the computer-related activities of firms, 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.

  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 structured to provide technical depth in the issues and concerns for enterprise level solutions.

  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. CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

  This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn the following résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificate with no additional courses or tuition costs:

  • Enterprise Solutions
  • Information Systems Development
  • Security Certification and Accreditation

  *US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook” 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm (visited August 7, 2009).

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• MS - Systems Engineering

  Curriculum is focused on helping computer science professionals learn how to approach the complex design of today’s products and systems development in a systematic manner.

  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) to computer science professionals motivated by opportunities to gain a competitive edge and pursue increasing levels of responsibility in their careers. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on October 4, 2009.

  According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer systems engineers is expected to grow nationally by 38 percent through the year 2016 as organizations design and develop new computer software systems, and incorporate new technologies in a rapidly growing range of applications in order to maximize the efficiency of their computer systems.*

  In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals responsible for the design of today’s complex products and systems, 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.

  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 structured to teach computer science professionals to plan, manage and participate in the complete SE life-cycle process and sub-processes from commercial industry and government contractor perspectives.

  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 skills necessary to pursue positions like Engineering Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Systems Design Engineer and many others. CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

  This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn the following résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificate with no additional courses or tuition costs:

  • Systems Engineering
  • Advanced Systems Engineering

  *US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook” 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm (visited August 6, 2009).

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• MSCS - Computer Systems Security

  Core curriculum is focused on providing students and IT professionals with an understanding of operating systems and networking, a knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process, as well as a foundation in playing the vital role of maintaining computer systems security.
  
  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master’s degree program that will be offered online to motivated students and professionals seeking to enhance their credentials and advance in the vital, dynamic field of computer systems security. The Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Computer Systems Security (MSCS-CSS) will be available for students to complete entirely online with courses beginning February 14, 2010. Applications for enrollment are being accepted now.
  
  Businesses and organizations throughout the world are constantly experiencing cyber-attacks or security-related incidents on their computer systems and networks that can significantly affect the organization and result in a substantial loss of revenue. To address these threats, both private and government organizations are investing considerable funds in computer security specialists to implement security measures and make their organizations safe. As a result, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, “there will be a high demand for managers proficient in computer security issues.” At the national level local employment markets will vary.

  This program is designed and instructed by computer professionals to teach students to:

  • Apply effective leadership strategies and skills
  • Conduct professional, scholarly, applied research
  • Use analytical and critical thinking skills for effective decision analysis and problem solving
  • Acquire a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the field of computer science
  • Critically evaluate the issues that affect the development and modification of complex software systems
  • Gain an understanding of operating systems and networking
  • Acquire knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process
  • Assess the need for, and make recommendations on the technical requirements necessary for the implementation of an effective security infrastructure
  • Identify and describe the impact of implementing security components at the operating system and network level
  • Develop effective enterprise level security policies, standards and procedures
  • Monitor and manage computer systems security

  Featured courses include: Computer Networking, Software Project Management, Computer Systems Security Foundations, Operating Systems Security, Network Security and Security Management. Courses are taught by instructors with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of Computer Science and Enterprise Systems Security.

  The knowledge students acquire can help enable pursuit of in-demand positions such as Security Engineer, Enterprise Security Manager, Network Security Administrator, Information Security Specialist, Defense Systems Analyst and many other dynamic Engineering and IT Management positions in a variety of industries.••
  
  This industry-current program also provides students with the opportunity to earn the following CTU Academic Certificates with no additional courses or fees:

  • Computer Systems Architecture
  • Information Systems Security Architecture
  • Information Systems Security
  • Information Systems Security Management

  Students interested in learning more about CTU’s Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Computer Systems Security are encouraged to contact us today.

  •US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook” 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm
  ••CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

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• MSCS - Database Systems

  Core curriculum is focused on providing students and IT professionals with an understanding of operating systems and networking, a knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process, as well as a foundation in playing the vital role of managing modern databases.

  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master’s degree program that will be offered online to motivated students and professionals seeking to enhance their credentials and advance in the vital, dynamic field of database management. The Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Database Systems (MSCS-DB) will be available for students to complete entirely online with courses beginning February 14, 2010. Applications for enrollment are being accepted now.

  Successful organizations recognize the importance of high-performance database management systems. The effective operation of these data resources offers strategic advantages in the competitive marketplace. Specialized skills are required to design, configure, and manage these data warehouses. The database systems concentration can provide the skills necessary to effectively analyze, design, implement and optimize complex data repositories. Students learn to transform data into powerful information systems for business. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, these skills are increasingly important to organizations and “employment of database administrators is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018” at the national level.* Local employment markets will, of course, vary.

  This program is designed and instructed by computer professionals to teach students to:

  • Apply effective leadership strategies and skills
  • Conduct professional, scholarly, applied research
  • Use analytical and critical thinking skills for effective decision analysis and problem solving
  • Acquire a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the field of computer science
  • Critically evaluate the issues that affect the development and modification of complex software systems
  • Gain an understanding of operating systems and networking
  • Acquire knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process
  • Identify, describe and analyze database models, database languages, and database management systems
  • Use state-of-the-practice techniques to design and implement databases and data warehouses to support an organization’s information needs
  • Apply database administration skills to maintain optimized performance of database applications, databases, and data warehouses
  • Analyze the implications and effects on design, implementation, use, and performance of distributing a database across multiple nodes
  • Analyze risks, develop security policies, and apply effective techniques to maintain the integrity and security of an organization’s databases

  Featured courses include: Computer Networking, Software Project Management, Computer Systems Security Foundations, Database Design, Database Administration, Data Warehouse, and Distributed Databases. Courses are taught by instructors with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of Computer Science and Database Management.

  The knowledge students acquire can help enable pursuit of in-demand positions such as Database Administrator, Database Architect, Data Security Administrator and many other dynamic Computer Science and IT Management positions in a variety of industries.••

  This industry-current program also provides students with the opportunity to earn the following CTU Academic Certificates with no additional courses or fees:
  
  • Computer Systems Architecture
  • Database Administration
  • Database Design

  Students interested in learning more about CTU’s Master of Science with a concentration in Database Systems are encouraged to contact us today.

  •US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook” 2008-09 Edition
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm
  ••CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

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• MSCS - Software Engineering

  Core curriculum is focused on providing students and IT professionals with an understanding of operating systems and networking, a knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process, as well as a foundation in playing a vital role in software development.

  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the addition of a Master’s degree program that will be offered online to motivated students and professionals seeking to enhance their credentials and advance in the vital, dynamic field of software engineering. The Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering (MSCS-SE) will be available for students to complete entirely online with courses beginning February 14, 2010. Applications for enrollment are being accepted now!

  The explosive impact of computers and information technology on our everyday lives has generated a need to design and develop new computer software systems and to incorporate new technologies in a rapidly growing range of applications. The tasks performed by software engineers evolve quickly, reflecting new areas of specialization or changes in technology, as well as the preferences and practices of employers. Successful organizations recognize the need for software engineers that can apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing and evaluation of the software and systems that enable computers to perform their many applications.

  This program is designed and instructed by computer professionals to teach students to:

  • Apply effective leadership strategies and skills
  • Conduct professional, scholarly, applied research
  • Use analytical and critical thinking skills for effective decision analysis and problem solving
  • Acquire a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the field of computer science
  • Critically evaluate the issues that affect the development and modification of complex software systems
  • Acquire knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process
  • Perform at the project lead level concerning software systems
  • Identify and apply the skills necessary for the organization and control of software development efforts
  • Use state-of-the-practice software engineering techniques requiring a multi-person effort
  • Explore the effective use of project management tools to provide for resource optimization to meet product delivery challenges
  • Critically evaluate the software process improvement, quality assurance and risk management practices throughout the software development process

  Featured courses include: Computer Networking, Software Project Management, Systems Engineering Methods, Software Requirements Engineering, Software Design, and Software Systems Engineering Process. Courses are taught by instructors with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of computer science and software engineering.

  This industry-current program also provides students with the opportunity to earn the following CTU Academic Certificates with no additional courses or fees:
  
  • Computer Systems Architecture
  • Software Development
  • Software Systems Engineering

  Students interested in learning more about CTU’s Master of Science with a concentration in Software Engineering are encouraged to contact us today.

  *CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

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• 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 Colorado Tech 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.

  The program is structured to expose students to key business management tools and concepts from a managerial perspective. The Project Management Institute (PMI)-registered project management component provides a solid base of knowledge to address today’s most pressing management challenges using industry-recognized models and techniques.

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  You can earn three Professional Certificates as you work toward the completions of your Master’s in Business Management (MSM) degree. Attaining these résumé-building certificates can help you take your career to new heights. This degree includes the following certificates:

  Project Management

  Across industry types, there is a growing need for leaders who can plan, manage and execute projects-accurately, on time and on budget. This certificate is for both new and seasoned project managers. The program is designed to assist you in developing the requirements of PMP certification by the Project Management Institute.

  IT and Business Transformation

  To transform an organization, managers must understand and utilize the power of information technology. This certificate aims to develop leaders with an enterprise view of the organization, who use technology to develop new paradigms and implement organizational strategies that result in responsive change.

  Change Management

  Change is a constant if an organization is to survive, yet change is often seen as a negative force to be resisted. This certificate demonstrates your ability to become a leader of positive change.

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• MSM - Criminal Justice

  The criminal justice field is rapidly expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of diversionary and ancillary programs that support the system. As a result, those with leadership and management skills, and those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policy-making will help forge the future of the criminal justice system.

  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.

  As with other Colorado Tech Online degree programs, students can earn resume-enhancing Professional Certificates with no additional courses or costs. Included in the MSM program with a concentration in Criminal Justice are the following Professional Certificates:

  • Public Administration
  • Grant Writing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Homeland Security

  Interested students should also know that courses in this MSM program are taught by experienced instructors with career-relevant knowledge in the criminal justice industry, making this an appropriate course of study for students focused on leadership opportunities in the expanding areas of law enforcement, corrections and other fields that support our criminal justice system.

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• MSM - Homeland Security

  Colorado Technical University is pleased to announce the introduction and availability of a career-focused Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Homeland Security. Applications are being accepted now for classes scheduled to begin on July 7, 2009.

  The War on Terror has focused the nation’s attention on homeland security, which has become a concern at all levels of government and in a wide variety of organizations. In this industry-current curriculum, students have an opportunity to fully address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland security as they learn how to:

  • Lead and direct technical initiatives and operations.
  • Analyze and develop strategies for improving organizational processes and operations.
  • Work effectively as problem-solving team member.
  • Conduct, use, and evaluate professional applied research.
  • Analyze models of Homeland Security and effectively communicate them.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of terrorism and the psychology of fear.
  • Assess threats to the infrastructure.
  • Evaluate technological solutions to problems of Homeland Security.
  • Examine the relationship between Homeland Security-related organizations and government.
  • and many more career-related skills.
  
  The MSM with a concentration in Homeland Security includes seven required courses in Homeland Security that are based on the curriculum of the Masters of Homeland Security as developed by the US Naval Postgraduate School and offered in a variety of Universities that are part of the Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium. These courses are:

  • Homeland Security Fundamentals
  • Dynamics of Terrorism
  • Technology Solutions for HLS
  • Organizational and Policy Challenges
  • Vulnerability Analysis and Protection
  • Homeland Security and Government
  • Psychology of Fear Management

  Courses are taught by instructors who have substantial experience making key leadership contributions in their area of expertise. Students can benefit from their instructors’ perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of executive positions requiring specific knowledge of the complex dynamics of Homeland Security.

  Students interested in learning more about Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Homeland Security are encouraged to contact us today.

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• MSM - Information Systems Security

  Maintaining secure systems and guarding company information are considered critical in today’s business environments. Most companies, especially those in banking, defense and e-commerce, are making systems security a top priority. There is a tremendous need for skilled professionals who can plan and implement security measures as well as develop and manage security policies related to organizations’ IT systems.

  The Colorado Tech Online Master’s (MSM) in Information Systems Security online degree program prepares technical leaders in systems security management, including methods to combat threats to corporate technical resources.

  This program provides a strong foundation for you to advance your technical skills in order to plan, manage, certify and accredit a security plan for your organization. The Project Management Institute (PMI®)-registered project management component provides a solid base of knowledge to address today’s most pressing management challenges.

  Information and computer systems professionals who possess strong management skills are particularly well positioned for careers including:

  • Compliance Specialists
  • Enterprise Security Managers & Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Network Security Administrators & Analysts
  • Systems Engineers & Architects
  • Data Security Administrators

  Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

  Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

  You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Master’s (MSM) in Information Systems Security degree. Attaining these resume-building certificates can help you take your career to new heights. This degree includes the following certificates:

  Information Systems Security

  This certificate provides a strong foundation for individuals interested in developing technical skills to support the explosive demand for computer system security professionals. You will become familiar with the threats that jeopardize corporate technical resources as well as methods to anticipate them and reduce their impact.

  Information Systems Security Management

  This certificate introduces tomorrow’s technical leaders to computer system security management, including methods to combat the very real threat to corporate technical resources. You will learn to develop, implement and monitor security standards and procedures.

  Security Certification and Accreditation

  A system that performs mission sensitive operations requires access to “sensitive” resources. The owners of these resources require a measure of the risk assumed in allowing access in the intended manner as well as an assessment of how well the system implements its requirements. The DoD was first in evolving strategies and methods to formally address these tasks, most recently by the DITSCAP and its civilian counterpart, NIACAP. This course addresses each of these topics and standards and how they may lead to a higher level of assurance in systems development.

  Project Management

  Across industry types, there is a growing need for leaders who can plan, manage and execute projects—accurately, on time and on budget. This certificate is for both new and seasoned project managers. The program is designed to assist you in developing the requirements of PMP certification by the Project Management Institute.

  After completing your MSM in Information Systems Security, add a second MSM with just a few more courses! The following concentrations are available:
  

  • Business Management
  • IT Management
  • Project Management

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• 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). 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.

  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:

  • Database Management
  • Telecommunications and Networking
  • Systems Analysis and Integration
  • Project Management

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• 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). 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.

  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:

  • Project Management
  • IT/Business Transformation
  • Business Management

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