Top 10 Reasons to Attend Colorado Technical University
Base your decision on solid ground.
For more than 40 years, thousands of ambitious individuals have chosen Colorado
Technical University to earn their career-focused, industry-current degrees. Here
are a few of the top reasons Colorado Technical University continues to graduate
tomorrow's successful professionals in many of today's in-demand industries.
CTU Academic Certificates Are Included With Your Degree
At CTU, résumé-enhancing Academic Certificates are built into nearly
every degree program without additional courses required. You will earn these stepping-stones
incrementally as you make your way through your chosen degree program and prepare
for a career. CTU Academic Certificates empower you to add meaningful credentials
to your job qualifications as you have the opportunity to learn and gain new skills
in business, technology and other career fields.
The CTU Professional Learning Model™
We believe education needs to be relevant and applicable to professional career
development. That's why we foster ready-to-achieve learning experiences as part
of our degree programs that can result in career skills and demonstrated competencies.
Our students are immersed in hands-on, industry-related, problem-solving experiences
that model professional environments and help prepare them for careers in the real
world.
A Regionally Accredited Institution of Higher Learning
Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve
success in business, management and technology careers.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504,
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).
Skilled Professors Who Keep Your Best Interests in Mind
CTU professors are committed to helping you succeed; personally, academically and
professionally. They bring years of knowledge in the fields of business, technology,
engineering, law enforcement, healthcare,
and criminal justice. And, they bring practical experience to every classroom, offering
you an opportunity to absorb meaningful, relevant course material as part of a degree
program that is designed to be applicable in the real world once you graduate.
Registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Many CTU degree programs provide students with the in-depth knowledge of project
management that can be invaluable to their careers. Much of our program content
has been reviewed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and found to be
relevant and consistent with the knowledge and process areas described in the Guide
to Project Management Book of Knowledge.
Small Class Size and Comfortable, Modern Learning Environments
At CTU, we believe our students should be as comfortable learning as we are educating.
To stimulate classroom discussion and interaction, class sizes are kept small. Our
campus also features executive comfort chairs, multimedia classrooms, and welcoming
student lounges.
Flexible Learning Programs For Real-World Lifestyles
Colorado Technical University offers real-world degree programs designed to accommodate
real-world lifestyles. Rather than requiring students to adhere to strict, rigid
class schedules that can conflict with personal or professional responsibilities,
we offer innovative options like our DegreeNOW program, which gives you the flexibility
to complete your studies at night, online and on weekends. And our executive-format
programs are designed specifically for working professionals.
Professional Career Services Provided
CTU is committed to helping students and alumni find the best employment opportunities.
Our Career Services Department hosts career fairs and offers a range of services,
including career development strategy, résumé and cover letter assistance,
individual student consultations and much more.
Career-Focused, Industry-Current Degree Programs
Course content at Colorado Technical University is frequently updated to provide
current information as reflected by the world around us. This practice enables us
to provide students with a meaningful education that can be immediately applied
to the pursuit of a career or professional position that interests them. Program
content is also relevant, industry-current knowledge in a specified field of interest.
Learning Environments Conducive to Professional Growth
At Colorado Technical University, we encourage our faculty and administrative team
to engage in scholarly and professional activities that support the university's
mission and the needs of its students, the communities surrounding our campuses
and the industries supported by the motivated professionals who graduate from our
schools.