Associate of Science in Information Technology

Colorado Technical University’s Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT) degree gives you the skills you need to hit the ground running. Combining the study of business, hardware technologies and coding, this dynamic program helps you learn practical IT solutions for a wide range of business challenges. You can learn proficiencies on industry-current software tools, learn basic network architecture and setup, and understand general protocols of data communication. At completion of study, you could be able to write programs in at least one high-level programming language, a skill that can be useful in the workplace.

Courses cover industry-relevant database systems and website development as well. CTU’s ASIT program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management degree programs.

• Demonstrate an understanding of current computer networks, protocols of data communications, and the role of network management software
• Explain database concepts, discuss the capabilities of modern database systems, and apply those concepts in the design, implementation, and querying of a database to support a business
• Write programs in at least one high level programming language using programming fundamentals

Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management

If you would like to pursue a career in information technology and have an interest in specializing in large-scale information systems, you may want to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management (BSEIM) degree program. Job opportunities for computer and information systems managers are expected to grow by 16 percent through the year 2016*. This career-focused degree program is designed to provide the foundation for those individuals who hope to become the new generation of business technology leaders.

The Bachelor of Science in Enterprise Information Management degree program integrates business concepts, technology solutions and project management skills with the aim to develop your skills in designing, implementing and managing very large databases and large-scale systems in organizations that can operate on a global level. This Enterprise Information Management Program centers on a set of core courses which are designed to provide you with an understanding of all the different elements that comprise an information systems enterprise and how those elements are interrelated. You can acquire the skills and training necessary to effectively analyze, design, implement and optimize complex data repositories in order to transform data into powerful information systems for large organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges, and professionals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued for their knowledge and skills.

Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) curriculum includes both a common core, as well as specialization-specific courses. The BSIT core provides a strong foundation in the key information technology areas of programming, systems administration, security, architecture, databases, and ethics. This core centers on an enhanced view of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as a rational, systematic and repeatable process of systems implementation and is project management applicable across the spectrum of information technology careers.

The project-based curriculum is designed to prepare students with industry-current, first-hand knowledge of the design, development and delivery of high-quality IT projects aimed at meeting management expectations. In addition to gaining practical experience while acquiring a solid, comprehensive grounding in the most important IT areas, students will create a portfolio of projects they can use to demonstrate their skills.

Bachelor of Science in Project Management

CTU's Bachelor of Science in Project Management degree program is based on the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which is the recognized industry standard. Along with basic undergraduate foundational studies including English, math, social science and technology, you can learn real-world project management skills from instructors with experience in this profession. Some of these skills include project planning; time and conflict management; human resource management; risk analysis and management; modern scheduling techniques; an understanding of organizations, teams and processes; budgeting and cost control systems; Microsoft Project®; and procurement, contracting and negotiating.

Master of Business Administration in Project Management

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increasing levels of responsibility in business and industry. Colorado Technical University offers a concentration in Project Management that can provide tools, techniques and skills that could help effectively manage projects. The curriculum covers 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.

The role of project managers has become increasingly complex and increasingly vital. In the MBA with a concentration in Project Management, you can develop capabilities in constructing plans, analyzing project scope, determining needs and budgets, performing quality audits, assessing and mitigating risk and more.

Courses are taught by instructors, many with a real-world understanding of what it takes to apply the project management process and knowledge areas to a project.

In this industry-current curriculum, our project-based Professional Learning Model™ can teach you how to develop project management skills needed in nearly all types of businesses and industries. The CTU PLM™ is designed to place you in the active role of collaborative problem-solver as you can learn how to consistently produce "on time, on budget" projects while increasing quality and the competitive edge.

Master of Science in Computer Science

If you are a computer science professional, then earning a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Computer Systems Security (MSCS-CSS) degree can help you gain a competitive edge in pursuing increasing levels of responsibility in your career.

Businesses and organizations throughout the world are constantly experiencing 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*.

*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm

Master of Science in Information Technology

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges, and senior level personnel who can understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued.

Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn advanced knowledge and skills in areas of IT that could be helpful today’s increasingly specialized marketplace.

The industry-focused curriculum can prepare students with professional skills to consistently align an enterprise’s IT strategies and offerings to its business goals and processes. The program also challenges students to embrace the latest IT technologies in the interest of serving an enterprise’s customers securely and efficiently.

What You Will Study

Core coursework in this program focuses on providing students with an opportunity to learn an in-depth understanding of both the ever growing challenges that enterprises are facing and the critical information technologies that they can choose and apply to effectively manage those challenges in a dynamic environment. For example:

• In Networking and Telecommunications, students can learn the foundations of networking architectures to include LAN and point‐to‐point topologies, TCP/IP and communications protocols.
• In Project Management Processes in Organizations, students can examine the history and development of project management as a discipline, integrating project management into various organizational systems, strategic planning, competitive technology, joint ventures and human resources.
• In Computer Systems Security Foundations, students can review the history of security and computer systems security in particular to develop a set of models to guide the approach to realizing computer systems security.

Master of Science in Management - IT/Project Management