Colorado Technical University Launches Advanced Degree Programs to Address Career Education Needs in Computer Science, Social Media and Environmental & Social Sustainability

The CTU Institute for Advanced Studies degrees help equip professionals with
skills in a variety of fields
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(Business Wire)--
Colorado Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of education to
career-motivated students, has launched six graduate degree programs designed to
help prepare professionals to use technology and social media to meet changing
business demands.

The new programs include two doctor of management degrees - one in emerging
media and another in environmental and social sustainability; two doctor of
computer science degrees - one in digital systems security and another in
emerging media; and two master of science degrees - one in systems engineering
and another in enterprise information systems.

All new programs are available nationally in a blended online, executive format,
via the CTU Institute for Advanced Studies. Those taking the doctorate programs
are required to attend a four-and-a-half-day symposium at the CTU Colorado
Springs campus twice a year. Students can learn more about and enroll in these
new programs by visiting www.coloradotech.edu/ias.

"By consistently developing career-relevant programs and curricula, we continue
to demonstrate our dedication to helping students keep pace with current
technologies and job opportunities," said Dr. Wallace Pond, chief executive
officer for CTU. "As a leader in technology and science-based education, CTU can
provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in
growing industries."

The new degree offerings include:

* Doctor of management with a concentration in emerging media. The Nielsen
Company recently reported Americans spend 17 percent of their Internet time
using social networking sites -- nearly triple the time spent a year ago. Other
research shows companies are focusing more resources on emerging media to reach
their customers. This doctoral program teaches students how to strategically use
today`s most popular Web technologies and social media to support organizational
goals. Students develop management experience in this area by blending virtual
worlds with networking communities such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
* Doctor of management with a concentration in environmental and social
sustainability. As more organizations are recognizing the need to conserve
energy and other natural resources, this degree can help professionals acquire
the credentials to guide organizational policy and action in a direction that
demonstrates concern for profits, people and the planet.
* Doctor of computer science with a concentration in emerging media. Using a
multidisciplinary approach, this degree examines how social networks, new media,
web science and virtual worlds are reshaping business. The curriculum explores
the ways in which increasingly popular virtual communities can be woven into
successful business strategies. Students are challenged to investigate the
strategic, social and financial implications of emerging media.
* Doctor of computer science with a concentration in digital systems security.
This doctoral program is designed to provide students with the theoretical,
research and application capabilities necessary to pursue career opportunities
in digital systems security. Throughout the program, students can gain knowledge
and experience in the implementation, evaluation and analysis of digital systems
in which security is a primary component.
* Master of science in enterprise information systems. This degree program
equips students with skills needed for coordinating, planning and implementing
technical solutions to address organizational issues. The curriculum also
focuses on building leadership and team-building skills.
* Master of science in systems engineering. This program is designed to help
computer science professionals pursue increasing levels of responsibility in
their career. The curriculum teaches students how to apply industry-current
systems engineering tools, processes and standards, operations research,
integration, quality assurance and simulation.

For more information about CTU or to register for any of the new degree
programs, please visit www.coloradotech.edu/ias.

About Colorado Technical University

Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher education
for today`s career-focused students by teaching applied industry programs and
offering students support, flexibility and resources to advance personally and
professionally. In addition to degree-track programs at the associate and
bachelor's levels, CTU offers master's and doctoral degrees through the CTU
Institute of Advanced Studies -- an innovative approach to graduate degrees for
career-motivated professionals.

CTU campuses include ground schools in Denver, Colorado, Springs, Colo.; Pueblo,
Colo.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Kansas City and an internet based division that
delivers degree programs 100 percent online. In fact, the award-winning CTU
Online Virtual Campus was recognized as "Best of the Best" in the 2009
Computerworld Honors Program. For more information, please visit
www.coloradotech.edu.

CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more info visit
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or call 312-263-0456. CTU is also a member
of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities,
colleges and schools. For more information visit www.careered.com. CTU does not
guarantee employment or salary.

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