Associate of Science in General Studies
Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in General Studies (ASGS) program is designed to provide a targeted educational experience that prepares students to develop the specific critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical decision-making and communication skills that can be valuable for employment in career fields such as sales, information technology and military and government service.
Graduates from the ASGS program can also attain the educational competencies needed to advance in their careers or to use as a solid foundation for continuing their education. The program fulfills the associate-level requirements for most CTU bachelor's degree completion programs, many of which have an industry-focused emphasis in many of today's most interesting fields.
Professional education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields. Accounting processes are found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit, and military organizations. Entry-level accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information used by these organizations to make decisions that will help them attain their goals.
Assocaite of Science in Accounting
Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to equip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students can develop a base of practical, real-world skills from instructors who are accounting professionals. Building on a foundation of communication, interpersonal and math skills, they can learn all aspects of the accounting cycle, including analyzing and interpreting various financial statements. Courses in business and managerial accounting give students the tools for making basic decisions in organizations.
ASACC Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASACC degree program should be able to:
Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment in which businesses operate. Apply professional communication skills.
Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
Explain the basic accounting concepts.
Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
Describe the accounting concepts underlying the financial reporting model.
Prepare financial statements for various business needs.
Use the tools of economics for decision making for the firm operating in the market economy.
Associate of Science in Business Administration
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. Professional education in business administration can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels of management in our society. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions and government agencies.
Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals including critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students can learn practical, real-world applications from instructors with extensive business experience. The degree program is designed to provide both a broad liberal arts background and a strong professional education. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math, social science and technology, students can learn presentation techniques, technology applications and research basics. The ASBA degree program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program.
Bachelor of Science in Finance
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Finance 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.
Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning
Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of an industry-current Bachelor of Science degree program in Financial Planning. As more members of the large baby boom generation reach their peak years of retirement savings, personal investments are expected to increase and more people will seek the help of experts. Many companies also have replaced traditional pension plans with retirement savings programs, so more individuals are managing their own retirements than in the past, creating jobs for advisors. In addition, people are living longer and must plan to finance longer retirements.
In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals in the financial planning industry, this program focuses on teaching students how to demonstrate a working knowledge of the values, skills and techniques utilized in the personal financial planning process, apply the theories and strategies of personal financial planning as they relate to retirement and estate planning, demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing financial services environment and develop awareness of the ethical and professional considerations in personal financial planning as they pertain to financial services professionals.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program 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. 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.
Students can enjoy relevant, real-world courses, taught by professors who are experienced in their fields, and a truly innovative and revolutionary online educational delivery system. You can earn four CTU Academic Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree.
Master of Science in Management in 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. 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 and analyze models of Homeland Security and effectively communicate them. Courses include Homeland Security Fundamentals, Organizational and Policy Challenges, and Vulnerability Analysis and Protection.
