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Earn an Online College Degree from Colorado Tech Online
Colorado Tech Online's innovative degree programs are geared toward people striving to reach professional peaks and achieve the highest plateaus of personal accomplishment. Here, you can scale the new face of modern education and earn a quality college degree completely online, no matter where you work, live or travel.
We are a PMI®-registered education provider (Project Management Institute). Every degree program includes multiple built-in Professional Certificates, enabling you to track your progress and progressively add to your knowledge base as you pursue your Bachelor's or Master's degree in as little as 15 months.*
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Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers.
Colorado Tech Online offers:
- A higher degree of learning
- A quality education that can give you the edge you need to climb to the pinnacle of your profession.
- Degrees with real-world relevancy.
- 100% web-based, interactive multimedia courses.
- The flexibility and freedom to study any time, anywhere.
- Incremental Professional Certificates earned in every degree program at no additional cost.
* The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete the Bachelor’s degree program in about 2 1/2 years.
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Bachelor's (BSACC) - Accounting
In response to corporate and accounting scandals, the U.S. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, setting forth new standards for the way organizations govern themselves and disclose their auditing practices. This legislation is expected not only to have a dramatic impact on the way organizations operate but also the opportunities it creates for accounting professionals who have obtained up-to-date knowledge of these new standards and practices.
To meet the demand for professionals with the real-world skills to implement these new guidelines, Colorado Tech Online developed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting that can be earned in just 15 months,* enabling dedicated professionals to qualify for good jobs and help restore confidence in the Accounting profession.
The program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as General Accountants, Controllers, Budget Analysts, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors, and many other in-demand positions.
Students can earn five Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or tuition cost.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 1/2 years.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Finance
The BSBA in Finance prepares students with a fundamental knowledge of the language, concepts and strategies required for successful careers in finance. During this 15-month* degree program, students learn the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions and how the flow of funds through various economic systems affects both the personal and business sectors. Students also earn six Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the BSBA in Finance.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 1/2 years.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Health Care Management
The field of health care is expanding and adapting to respond to changes in the demographics and needs of its constituents. As health care evolves, effective management is becoming even more essential. Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management helps students develop the business, management, financial, and even human resource skills needed to succeed in the industry.
Just as in Colorado Tech Online's other Bachelor's degree programs, students can earn their BSBA in Health Care Management in as little as 15 months.* Plus, they will earn six Professional Certificates along the way without additional course or tuition costs.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - HR Management
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor's with a concentration in Human Resource Management prepares students aspiring to succeed in the HR profession. The HR career segment is expanding rapidly and includes such diverse careers as Director of Human Resources, Compensation Manager, Professional Recruiter and more..
This online degree program will prepare graduates by focusing studies on topics such as the modern legal environment, customer service, management structure and processes, and professional communication skills. Just as in Colorado Tech Online's other Bachelor's degree programs, students can earn their BSBA HR Management in as little as 15 months*. Plus, you can earn up to eight Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your degree.
Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate's degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. This could accelerate the program and, in some cases, students may complete their degree in as little as 15 months.* Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program in about 2½ years.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Information Technology
Get your Bachelor’s degree in just 15 months!*
Students in the Bachelor's (BSBA) IT program can gain a well-rounded knowledge of business fundamentals and IT essentials. Students can learn how to apply modern business and IT tools to prepare for successful careers in the Information Technology industry.
Some of the courses in the program include: E-Business, Project Management Theory, Database Systems, and Network Systems. Plus, students will earn multiple Professional Certificates on the way to graduation - without added courses or additional tuition costs.
Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate's degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. In some cases, this may shorten the length of the program to 15 months. Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the BSBA in IT degree program online in about 2½ years.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor’s (BSBA) - International Business
Get your Bachelor’s degree in just 15 months!*
Colorado Tech Online’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in International Business focuses on recognizing global differences and applying sensitivity to cultural diversity issues in communications, management, marketing, and the legal aspects of global business operations. In today’s ever-changing business environment, organizational leaders must have the skills to extend their businesses across national and international borders.
Some of the courses in the program include: International Business Communications, Management in International Business, Marketing Concepts in International Business, and Trade in International Business. You will earn multiple Professional Certificates on your way to graduation - without added courses or additional tuition costs.
Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the BSBA degree program online in about 2 ½ years. Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate’s degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. In some cases, this may shorten the length of the program to 15 months**.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Marketing
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing provides students with the knowledge they need to succeed in an industry that features some of the highest wage and salary growth rates in the entire employment field. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates there will be a 29.1% job increase in marketing-related positions by 2010.
Course content has been developed to emphasize current marketing trends and opportunities for success. Some of the courses in the Bachelor's (BSBA) in Marketing degree program include: Consumer Behavior Fundamentals, Personal Selling and Customer Focus, Marketing Research Practices, Integrated Marketing Strategies, Principles of Advertising and Public Relations, and Applied Marketing Management. You can earn several Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Bachelor's in Marketing degree.
Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate's degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. This could accelerate the program and, in some cases, students may complete their degree in as little as 15 months.* Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree program in about 2½ years.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Management
This program equips students with the skills necessary to lead people and processes and grow healthy organizations. In addition to a business and technology foundation, students can gain essential business management competencies.
Broad subject areas include human resource management, organization behavior, marketing, and project risk management. You can earn up to eight Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your BSBA in Management degree.
Students with prior college credit, military experience or an Associate's degree may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program. This could accelerate the program and, in some cases, students may complete their degree in as little as 15 months.* Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program in about 2½ years.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor's (BSBA) - Project Management
The BSBA in Project Management focuses on the management of time-limited operations in terms of four constraints: time, cost, resources and specification. During this 15-month* degree program, students learn to identify priorities, organize assignments and deploy the necessary resources to accomplish projects on time and within specified budgets. Select program content covers key areas contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), considered to be the industry standard by the Project Management Institute. Students earn seven Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the BSBA in Project Management.
The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent. CTU Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2 1/2 years.
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Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Criminal Justice
Are you ready to investigate an exciting career opportunity?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program can earn their degree in as little as 15 months* while gaining a solid knowledge base in the triad areas of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement.
The Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice is a unique program in that it offers students a component of forensic study not usually available at the undergraduate level. A Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree can prepare students for positions such as Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Fraud Investigator, Highway Patrol Officer and more.
You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Bachelor's in Criminal Justice degree.
*The 15-month Bachelor's degree is a 2 + 2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate degree or the equivalent. Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in about 2½ years.
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Bachelor's (BSSE) - Network Management
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) degree program features a concentration in Network Management. This concentration is designed to help prepare students to take advantage of an increase in the demand for qualified IT professionals with industry-current skills and knowledge in the design, implementation, administration, maintenance and management of network infrastructures.
Students enrolling in this degree program can acquire an up-to-date education taught by IT professionals with real-world skills. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students can learn to install, configure, and support internal and/or external networks, troubleshoot networks to determine the root causes of problems, and analyze the business and technical requirements for a network infrastructure and design a network infrastructure that meets these requirements.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor's (BSSE) - Security
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) degree program features a concentration in Security. This concentration is designed to help prepare students to take advantage of an increase in the demand for qualified IT professionals with industry-current skills and knowledge in areas such as network security and disaster recovery.
Students enrolling in this degree program can acquire an up-to-date education taught by IT professionals with real-world skills. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students can learn to analyze security policies and evaluate risk assessment techniques, eExplain security principles, concepts and techniques, and develop, implement, and analyze data recovery plans.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Bachelor's (BSSE) - Software Systems Engineering
Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) features a concentration in Software Systems Engineering. This degree program is designed to help prepare graduates with the up-to-date knowledge and skills required to compete in the rapidly changing field of computer technology. Students will acquire a practical, real-world education from instructors who are also computer science professionals. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students will learn computer programming languages, computer network systems software engineering skills.
Just as in Colorado Tech Online's other Bachelor's degree programs, students can earn their BSSE with a concentration in Software Systems Engineering in as little as 15 months.* Plus, they will earn four Professional Certificates along the way.
*The 15-month Bachelor’s degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate’s degree or the equivalent.
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Executive MBA
The Colorado Tech Online Executive MBA 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®) — 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.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting
The Colorado Tech Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting is designed to help prepare students with the knowledge and credentials they can use to pursue a broad range of positions within the accounting field, including Controllers, Budget Managers, CFOs, Directors of Finance, Cost Analysts, and Staff Accountants.
And, as with all of Colorado Tech Online’s quality degree programs, résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates have been incorporated into this degree program, so students will accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree. The MBA degree program with a concentration in Accounting includes two Professional Certificates:
Colorado Tech Online students can complete this real-world Master's degree program in 15 months.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
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. This degree program is designed to help prepare students with the knowledge and credentials they can use to pursue a broad range of positions within the field of finance, including Financial Managers, Directors of Finance, Corporate Finance Associates, Public Finance Associates, and CFOs.
And, as with all of Colorado Tech Online’s quality degree programs, résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates have been incorporated into this degree program, so students will accrue valuable knowledge and real-world skills as they progress towards the completion of the degree. The MBA degree program with a concentration in Finance includes one Professional Certificate:
Colorado Tech Online students can complete this real-world Master's degree program in 15 months.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)
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MBA in Health Care Management
Leaders in health care management use business skills to address challenges unique to the health care field. Colorado Tech Online's Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management helps students develop the skills they need to coordinate the most effective use of resources while working within the constraints of legal, regulatory, and ethical guidelines. This concentration covers a range of skills relevant to the health care environment, including management concepts and processes, resource allocation, risk assessment, and financing.
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as Health and Social Service Managers, Patient Accounts Supervisors, Home Health Care Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Health Information Managers, Health Services Managers, and Mental Health Center Directors.
Students can earn their MBA in Health Care Management in 15 months. Plus, they will earn one Professional Certificates along the way without additional course or tuition costs.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)
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MBA - Human Resource Management
The MBA in HR Management prepares 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. This 15-month, career-focused degree program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as Employee Relations Specialists, Benefits Administrators, HR Supervisors, Recruiters and many other interesting positions. Students earn two Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MBA in HR Management.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 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.
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.
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Master of Science in Management (MSM) - Business 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.
You can earn three Professional Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:
1. Project Management
2. IT/Business Transformation
3. Business Management
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Master of Science in Management (MSM) - Information Systems Security
Get your Master’s degree in just 15 months!
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—registered project management component provides a solid base of knowledge to address today's most pressing management challenges.
You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:
1. Information Systems Security
2. Information Systems Security Management
3. Security Certifications and Accreditations
4. Project Management
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Master's (MSM) - Information Technology 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.
You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:
1. Database Management
2. Telecommunications and Networking
3. Systems Analysis and Integration
4. Project Management
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Master of Science in Management (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.
You can earn three Professional Certificates as you work toward completing your degree:
1. Project Management
2. IT/Business Transformation
3. Business Management
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Associate of Science in Business Administration – Stonecliffe College Online
Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA). Enrollments for the ASBA degree program will begin immediately; courses will begin in January 2007.
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. Business administration is found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit and military organizations.
The ASBA 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.
ASBA Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASBA 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.
Professional Certificates
Students can earn two résumé-building professional certificates as they work toward the completion of the ASBA degree:
- Business Concepts
- Management
Career Opportunities in Business Administration
The ASBA degree program can help prepare students to pursue career opportunities such as:
- Account Manager
- Assistant Retail Store Manager
- Personnel Records Supervisor
- Operations Supervisor
- Plant Supervisor
- Security Shift Leader
- Shipping Supervisor
- Assistant Distribution Manager
- Senior Communications Specialist
- Office Manager
- Sales Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Returns Supervisor
- Quality Control Supervisor
- Administrative Supervisor/Coordinator
- Assistant Property Manager
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Associate of Science in Accounting – Stonecliffe College Online
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Associate of Science in Accounting
Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will now offer an Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC). Enrollments for the ASACC degree program will begin immediately; courses will begin in January 2007.
Overview
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. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation—preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients—many accountants now are required to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills.
The ASACC 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.
Professional Certificates
Students can earn two résumé-building professional certificates as they work toward the completion of the ASACC degree program:
- Business Concepts
- Accounting Fundamentals
Career Opportunities in Accounting
The ASACC degree program can help prepare students to pursue career opportunities such as:
- Accounting Assistant
- Cash Receipts Clerk
- Accounts Reconciliation Clerk
- Bank Teller
- Commercial Loan Clerk
- Accounts Payable Coordinator
- Accounts Receivable Assistant
- Billing Clerk
- Branch Manager Assistant
- Branch Review Specialist
- Cash Manager
- Claims Analyst
- Collection/Recovery Representative
- Payroll Administrator
- Bookkeeper
- General Ledger Entry Clerk
- Property Accounting Clerk
- Financial Secretary
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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice – Stonecliffe College Online
Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ). Enrollments for the ASCJ degree program will begin immediately; courses will begin in January 2007.
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
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. Today’s criminal justice system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public’s demand for protection and services.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students 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. A degree in criminal justice is also one of the best foundations available for law school.
ASCJ Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASCJ degree program should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for entry-level positions in the profession.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law and the legal process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives, and parole.
Career Opportunities in Business Administration
The ASCJ degree program can help prepare students to pursue career opportunities such as:
- Campus Security Coordinator
- Social and Human Services Assistant
- Court Clerk
- Deputy Clerk
- County Clerk
- Judicial Planner
- Peace Officer Trainee
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Loss Prevention Trainee
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Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding – Stonecliffe College Online
Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, will offer an Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding (ASMBC). Enrollments for the ASMBC program will begin immediately; courses will begin in January 2007.
Overview
The ASMBC degree program provides students with the foundation to work in entry-level positions in health care organizations and continued study for more advanced degrees. The general education component focuses on classifying and coding diagnosis and procedures.
The foundations of Billing and Coding are addressed in courses in coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations and management. Graduates gain concepts and skills that provide the ability to be immediately productive in both public and private health organizations.
ASMBC Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASMBC degree program should be able to:
- Provide entry to mid-level opportunities for graduates to work in health care organizations in the areas of information processing, retention, storage and retrieval;
- Provide graduates the understanding of information technology systems used in the health industry to facilitate the use of collection, interpretation, analysis and retrieval of patient, financial, medical and administrative data and information.
- Provide graduates an understanding of classifying, coding of diagnosis, procedures and protocols used in coding systems in the health industry for medical records, insurance claims and billing for services provided.
- Provide graduates the social, cultural and professional skills that will allow them to successfully perform their role within their chosen medical field.
Professional Certificates
Students can earn two résumé-building professional certificates as they work toward the completion of the ASMBC degree program:
ICD9 and CPT
Required courses:
HIS120 Healthcare Data Structure
HIT130 Introduction to CPT Coding/Billing
HIT233 Fundamentals of Health Tech Systems
IT for Healthcare
Required courses:
HIT100 Health Services Organization
HIT105 IT for Healthcare Professionals
CS150 Introduction to Computer System Security
Career Opportunities in Medical Billing and Coding
The ASMBC degree program can help prepare students to pursue career opportunities such as:
- Health Care Technician
- Insurance Verification Representative
- Health Information Representative
- Patient Access Supervisor
- Health Information Management Manager
- Clinical Information Specialist
- Health Information Operations Manager
- Health Information Specialist
- Data Quality Administration Coordinator
- Performance Improvement Associate
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Records Specialist
- Admissions Office Representative II
- Insurance Follow-up Specialist
- Medical Technician
- Coder
- Health Records Analyst III (Coder)
- Customer Service Claim Representative
- Accreditation Project Specialist
- Relationship Client Manager
- Utilization Review Specialist
- 3rd Party Liability Technician
- Auditing Specialist, Encounter Coding System
- Claims Processor
- Clinical Data Specialist
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