Colorado Technical University Online

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Find detailed descriptions on these Information Technology Degrees below

Bachelor's (BSBA) - Information Technology
Bachelor's (BSSE) - Software Engineering
Master's (MSM) - IT Management
Master's (MSM) - Information Systems Security

Bachelor's (BSBA) - Information Technology

The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), with a concentration in Information Technology has been designed to prepare graduates to take advantage of the continuing need for highly trained IT professionals.

Approximately 10.1 million people earn their living from information technology jobs according to the IT Association of America. Additionally, Information Technology jobs are predicted to grow through 2010. This increase can be promising for Computer and Information Systems Managers, Operations Research Analysts, and Management and Data Analysts, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Students in the Bachelor's (BSBA) in Information Technology 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 Bachelor's in Information Technology online degree program, taught by expert instructors and delivered through our revolutionary educational system include:

E-Business
Project Management Theory
Introduction to Information Systems
Database Systems
Programming Concepts
Network Systems
Information Systems Security

Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the Bachelor's in IT 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.

Professional Certificates included in this Degree Program

You can earn seven Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Bachelor's (BSBA) in Information Technology degree without adding any classes or tuition cost. Earning these resume building certificates can help you take your IT career to new heights. This degree includes the following certificates:

Basics of Accounting and Finance
Business Fundamentals
Business in the Global Environment
Human Resource Development
Management Essentials
Organizational Systems Improvement
Project Planning

 

Bachelor's (BSSE) - Software Engineering

Colorado Tech Online's Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) is designed to 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 professors who are also computer science professionals. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, students will learn computer programming languages, computer network systems operations, and software engineering skills.

Just as in Colorado Tech Online's other Bachelor's degree programs, students can earn their BSSE in as little as 15 months*. Plus, they will earn four Professional Certificates along the way.

Professional opportunities in this field are expected to remain robust. The U.S. Department of Labor expects software engineers to be among the fastest growing occupations now through 2012. The Colorado Tech Online BSSE is designed for students wishing to maximize these opportunities in the employment market.

This degree program prepares students for future career opportunities, such as computer programmer, systems manager, software developer, technical site manager, or computer-based trainer. Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:

Software Engineering Methods
Software Design
Software Testing
Database Concepts, Design and Applications
UNIX
Problem Solving with Programming

Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the BSSE 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*.

Professional Certificates Included in This Degree Program

Students will also earn four Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the Bachelor's in Software Engineering. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost. Professional Certificates progressively add to a student’s educational achievements as he or she learns and gains new skills.

The BSSE degree program includes the following certificates:

Object-Oriented Methods
Software Engineering Application
Software Engineering Process
UNIX Network Administration


*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.

Master's (MSM) - IT Management

Corporate leaders and decision makers are continually responsible for organizing and directing teams of workers to create specified business objectives. Project Management expertise is essential to organizations as they realize the advantages of resource utilization to help bring products and ideas to market in less time and at a reduced cost of development.

The Colorado Tech Online Master's (MSM) in IT Management degree program helps prepare students to assume positions of leadership with the practical skills and knowledge to get the job done, on time and within budget.

This online degree program is designed as a broad-based IT Management curriculum, applicable to private industry, government organizations, and non-profits. The degree can prepare graduates to integrate and manage an organization's information and technology tools to help maximize competitive advantages. The focus of the program is to equip students with the skills needed to effectively manage IT projects of all kinds.

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.

Professional Certificates included in this Degree Program

You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Master's (MSM) in IT Management degree. Attaining these resume building certificates can help you take your career to new heights. This degree includes the following certificates:

Database Management
Telecommunications and Networking
Systems Analysis and Integration
Project Management

Some courses included in the Master's in Information Technology Management degree program are:

Schedule and Cost Control Techniques
Relational Database Management Systems
Database Analysis, Design and Implementation
Network Administration
IT Systems Development

Master's (MSM) - Information Systems Security

Maintaining secure systems and guarding company information are considered critical in today's business environments. Most companies, especially those in banking, defense and e-commerce, are making systems security a top priority. There is a tremendous need for skilled professionals who can plan and implement security measures as well as develop and manage security policies related to organizations' IT systems.

The Colorado Tech Online Master's (MSM) in Information Systems Security online degree program prepares technical leaders in systems security management, including methods to combat threats to corporate technical resources.

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 (PMI®) — registered project management component provides a solid base of knowledge to address today's most pressing management challenges.

Information and computer systems professionals who possess strong management skills are particularly well positioned for careers including:

Compliance Specialists
Enterprise Security Managers & Engineers
Project Managers
Network Security Administrators & Analysts
Systems Engineers & Architects
Data Security Administrators

Colorado Tech Online students can complete this degree in 15 months.

Professional Certificates included in this Degree Program

You can earn four Professional Certificates as you work toward the completion of your Master's (MSM) in Information Systems Security degree. Attaining these resume-building certificates can help you take your career to new heights. This degree includes the following certificates:

Information Systems Security
Information Systems Security Management
Security Certifications and Accreditations
Project Management

 

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