An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will spur the job growth of accountants and auditors. Increasingly, accountants also are assuming the role of a personal financial advisor. In response to market demand, these financial specialists will offer more financial management and consulting services as they take on a greater advisory role. In addition to openings resulting from growth, the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce further job openings.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) degree program is designed to equip you with a variety of skills including corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and auditing. This unique program also builds in skills training to prepare you with the knowledge required to not only become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management accountant (CMA), but also prepare you to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).* In addition, the curriculum provides you with an opportunity to develop your intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills so that you can succeed in the business world.

Today's fast-paced business world demands strong leadership and management skills, together with technical competence, communication skills, and the ability to contribute to bottom-line profitability. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions and government agencies. Professional education in business administration serves to develop your capabilities so that you may assume positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels of management in our society.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Management emphasizes practical competencies, creative leadership approaches and the development of critical thinking skills. You can build a strong base of practical, real-world applications, learning from professors with extensive business experience. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math, social science and technology, you can learn about integrating technology for greater operational efficiency, professional communication skills, collaboration and team building skills, accounting and financial management, international business practices, business law and project management.

The criminal justice field is expanding. While opportunities are growing, the number of qualified candidates has declined. Individuals with contemporary criminal justice skills are in-demand in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, juvenile and victim assistance, social services and the court system.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program focuses on the study of the dimensions and causes of crime and delinquency. Its goal is to provide you with a sophisticated understanding of the operations of society's system to contain crime. The BSCJ degree program is also designed to provide you with a solid foundation in law enforcement, the courts and corrections. The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills and management skills can prepare you for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community and related professions.

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in-demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Predictions, by 2010 the number of computer and information technology management positions that require a Bachelor's degree is expected to increase by 50 percent.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program is designed to help you develop a strong base of practical, real-world business and technology skills. You can learn to link software and hardware needs to support business goals. You can develop an information system knowledge combined with technical computer capabilities. The inclusion of contemporary themes such as information systems security and project management can bring added relevance to this program.

The mission of Colorado Technical University's RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) completion program is to:

• Inspire lifelong nursing leadership that will improve the quality of health care for individuals and communities.
• Revamp workforce management.
• Provide resources and support for professional nursing practice.
• Facilitate nurse participation in shaping and improving the cost and quality of patient care.
• Engage nursing graduates in scholarly activities that address wellness, health promotion and acute or chronic care services.

CTU nursing graduates can be armed with sound business and organizational planning skills and will have the opportunity to model lifelong achievement, respectful caring relationships and leadership behaviors that can provide the tools to recognize, understand the nature of and plan for change; and to develop, implement and evaluate new patient care and staffing strategies effectively.

Project management is perhaps the oldest form of management, going all the way back to the building of the pyramids and beyond. In its modern form, project management is the art and practice of managing time-limited operations in terms of four constraints: time, cost, resources and specification. Intense global competition has intensified the importance of completing a project in the most effective and efficient manner, making project management the preferred management technique of many modern organizations.

Job candidates with the skills to identify priorities, organize assignments and deploy the resources to accomplish projects on time and on budget are in-demand. Project management has become one of the most sought-after skills in today's fast-paced, bottom-line-focused world.

CTU's Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) is based on the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)-the recognized industry standard. You can build a strong base of practical applications and undergraduate foundational studies in areas such as English, math, social science and technology. You also can learn real-world project planning; time and conflict management; human resource management; risk analysis and management; CPM/PERT, Gantt and other scheduling techniques; an understanding of organizations, teams and processes; budgeting and cost control systems; Microsoft Project^®; and procurement, contracting and negotiating.

An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will spur the job growth of accountants and auditors. Increasingly, accountants also are assuming the role of a personal financial advisor. In response to market demand, these financial specialists will offer more financial management and consulting services as they take on a greater advisory role. In addition to openings resulting from growth, the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce numerous job openings.

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to equip you with a variety of basic accounting skills that will be useful in an entry-level accounting position. The curriculum provides you with an opportunity to develop the intellectual, interpersonal and communication skills that are needed to succeed in the business world.

Today's health care system requires that each patient's information be maintained, collected and analyzed consistent with the highest level of confidentiality and security, particularly when this data is computerized. Hospitals, physicians, insurance companies and everyone handling patient information have to ensure that policies and procedures are in place that provide for the highest level of protection of patient information. Because of the importance of this information, managers and clinicians alike are motivated to have people who understand and are able to deal with these requirements.

The skills training to create, implement and maintain health information systems that satisfy these requirements are found in the Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding (AS-MBC) degree program. This program is designed to help professionals in the health care field address the health information technology demands of the future.

Associate's degrees can open doors for individuals who are ready to gain entry-level career skills or who aspire to build a foundation for advanced studies.

The Associate of Science in General Studies (ASGS) is a flexible associate's degree designed to allow you to structure a program to meet your specific needs. Even if you don't know what major you wish to pursue, the ASGS is a great place to start since it exposes you to a wide range of topics while allowing for career exploration. It is an excellent option if you plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree program is designed to provide a strong base consisting of business fundamentals that can prepare students to enter today's competitive business world. The program focuses on teaching students key business administration techniques, including critical-thinking and decision-making skills, and incorporates that knowledge with the communication skills every student needs to be successful.

Students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world knowledge from our professors-all of whom bring real-world business experience to the classroom.

The Associate of Science in Business Administration satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program.

The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before in local, state and federal systems, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Today's criminal justice workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public's demand for protection and services. Educated and skilled individuals are needed, from the traditional roles of law enforcement, security and corrections, to work with victim advocacy, juveniles and social services.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) degree program is designed to prepare you to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. You will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.

The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

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Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to work with information and technology to support a company's operational goals are in demand in all types of businesses and industries.

The Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT) is designed to help you develop a strong base of practical, real-world basic technology skills from professors who are also IT professionals. You can complete important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math and science.

The ASIT program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) or Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management (BSISM) degree programs.

The objective of the Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (ASST) degree program is to provide students with the appropriate general education, theory and hands-on skills to begin or enhance a career in surgical technology.

The program is designed to prepare competent, entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains and to help satisfy the need for surgical technologists in local and regional communities.

The ASST program also includes hands-on experience through clinical rotations in operating rooms at local areas hospitals. Students can receive over 500 hours of clinical experience.

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Today's business world needs versatile managers who can adapt to change and solve problems while providing creative leadership. They must be able to optimize physical and human resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Individuals with professional project management skills are in demand for their ability to consistently produce "on time, on budget" projects while increasing quality and the competitive edge.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management is designed to provide you with the tools, techniques and skills needed to effectively manage projects. The curriculum covers in detail the nine knowledge areas specified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the industry standard for project management. In addition, the program integrates business foundation courses with the theory and the practice of project management in order to prepare well-equipped and skilled project managers.

Colorado Technical University is a recognized provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI^®) Educational Provider Program (PMI R.E.P.). The university's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management helps prepare students to take PMI's Project Management Professional^® certification.*

Sophisticated networking, telecommunications and software applications are useless without managers who can orchestrate their capabilities. Professionals who understand how to effectively integrate and manage an organization's information and technology resources are in demand.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Technology Management is designed to prepare you 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.