Colorado Technical University

Established more than 25 years ago, Colorado Technical University has always placed a strong focus on providing industry-relevant degree programs designed to meet the needs of students and employers who need a well-educated workforce. The university is a leader in providing a hybrid of online and traditional learning.

The university began in 1965 as the Colorado Electronic Training Center and was initially housed in a building originally used as a roller rink. As the aerospace and military industries grew, the need for a highly-trained workforce also grew. The university adapted curriculum to meet the needs of employers who were increasingly in need of engineers and computer science professionals. In the 1980s, the growth of the internet required additional courses that focused on information technology as well as business and criminal justice.

The school became an institute of higher learning in 1995 by offering their first doctorate degree and pioneering the flexibility of online course offerings. In 2009, Colorado Technical Institute's virtual campus was named the Best of the Best in the Computerworld Honors program in the Academia and Education Category. In 2010, CTU's "My Unique Student Experience (M.U.S.E.)" earned the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities Innovative Best Practice/New Program Award. In 2012, the International Graduate Forum named the university in the Top 10 Online MBA Program Rankings and in 2013, Military Times named CTU as the number one online school for military veterans.

Colorado Technical University Accreditation Details

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association. This means that the university meets or exceeds criteria that the organization requires to show excellence in education. In addition, specific programs are accredited by the following organizations:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
• Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center

Colorado Technical University Application Requirements

Students who wish to attend Colorado Technical University should schedule an admissions interview in order to receive information that allows them to make an informed decision. Once the admissions interview is complete, students should complete an online application and submit proof of prior education. This includes official high school and college transcripts. Some programs require the completion of an essay and current resume as well. Students for whom English is not their first language must provide a TOEFL score of 500 for undergraduate study and 550 for graduate studies.

Colorado Technical University Tuition and Financial Aid

Undergraduate tuition at Colorado Technical University is $325 per credit hour while graduate program tuition cost range from $585 per credit hour for master's level courses to $598 for doctorate level courses.

Financial aid is available in the form of federal and state financial aid programs in the form of grants, loans or a combination of both. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify. In addition, grants and scholarships that students may qualify that are specific to the university include:

• Advantage Grant
• CTU Corporate Education Alliances Grant
• CTU Higher Education Alliances Grant
• Homeland Security Grant
• Lifelong Learning Grant
• Graduate Project Management Scholarship
• Wounded Warrior Scholarship
• Career Education Scholarship

Colorado Technical University Online Degrees Available

Doctor of Management

The Doctor of Management program offers students the opportunity to develop management expertise in one of 12 concentrations. The program is designed to be completed in three years and is offered completely online. Students are able to demonstrate fluency and relevant knowledge in a chosen field as well as utilize analytical and critical thinking to make effective decisions. Students are able to apply effective theories, models, skills and competences in an increasingly diverse society while also contributing to society through research, scholarly writing and the dissemination of research.

The program is the terminal degree for management professionals. It provides skills and knowledge in research, writing, leadership, change management and specifics of the concentration chosen. Students are required to complete a dissertation that includes literature review and a research proposal. The proposal must be approved by a committee that consists of their mentor and two readers. The program is 96 credit hours and, in order to graduate, the student must satisfactorily defend their dissertation. Although the program is offered online, students are required to attend a residential symposium. Post-doctoral certification is available for students who have earned their doctorate from another accredited university.

Concentrations available in the Doctor of Management program include:

• Environmental and Social Sustainability
• Executive Leadership
• General
• Global Leadership
• Healthcare Management and Leadership
• Higher Education Teaching and Learning
• Homeland Security
• Non Profit Leadership
• Organizational Development and Change
• Private Sector Higher Education Leadership
• Project Management
• Technology Management

Courses required to complete the course include, but may not be limited to:

• Management Theory
• Management and Ethics
• Leadership Theory and Development
• Application of Action Research
• Strategic Thinking and Organizational Alignment
• Practice and Theory of Consulting and Intervention
• Organization Innovation and Scenario Thinking
• Principles of Research Methods and Design
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Doctoral Research I: Principles of Research and Writing
• Doctoral Research II: Annotated Bibliography
• Dissertation Research Process
• Doctoral Research III: Dissertation Literature Review
• Doctoral Research IV: Dissertation Methods
• Doctoral Research V: Dissertation Introduction
• Doctoral Research VI:: Dissertation Findings
• Doctoral Research VII: Dissertation Discussion and Conclusion
• Doctoral Research VIII: Dissertation Conclusion

Total tuition for the program is approximately $57,408. A $200 graduation fee is assessed in the student's final year. There is a $1,000 per quarter charged to the student's account in which a student is registered to attend a Symposium in order to cover the $4,000 cost of attendance. Students who are active duty military, have additional credits transferred from an accredited college or university or are eligible for a Corporate Alliances Grant may reduce the cost of tuition.

Students who wish to pursue higher education will find the courses offered through Colorado Technical University challenging yet flexible. Their hybrid online format allows students who may have family, work or social obligations that prevent them from attending traditional colleges achieve their higher education goals. With 12 concentrations available in their Doctorate of Business Management degree, students can move into a new career or advance in their current career by completing the program offered at Colorado Technical University.