Bachelor's Degrees

Get your Bachelor's degree in as little as 15 months*! Colorado Tech Online offers Bachelor's degrees in some of the most in-demand sectors of the job market. Additionally, earn incremental Professional Certificates throughout your degree.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to teach students to develop critical problem-solving skills in accounting and management. They will also enhance their skills in communication, decision-making, mathematics and lifelong learning. The program also focuses on how to work within the guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and professional ethical codes.

Topics covered in this 15-month* Bachelor's degree program include the principles of corporate accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing. The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting also includes five r�sum�-enhancing Professional Certificates students will earn incrementally throughout the program. Students completing this degree program will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of accounting, management, business mathematics and the liberal arts to identify, formulate, resolve and communicate relevant accounting issues. Successful graduates will be equipped to pursue such careers as: Budget Analyst, General Accountant, Internal Auditor, Cash Management Officer, Loan Officer, Tax Auditor and many other in-demand positions.

Bachelor's (BSCJ) Criminal Justice
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.

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.

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.

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..

Bachelor's(BSBA) � Information Technology
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.

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.

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.

Bachelor's (BSBA) - International Business
The 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 addition to important undergraduate foundation studies, the program presents students with the knowledge tomorrow�s business leaders will need to be successful in a global economy. Topics of study include communications and negotiations, critical thinking processes, ethical codes of conduct for global business leaders, marketing strategies, and management practices and processes. Students can earn three r�sum�-enhancing Professional Certificates as they progress through the program: Business in the Global Environment, Business Fundamentals, and Global Operations Management. Students who complete the BSBA with a concentration in International Business can pursue career opportunities in consulting, account management, marketing project management, business development, distribution management, and numerous other related fields.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) Software Systems Engineering
The BSIT with a concentration in Software Systems Engineering features courses in Software Requirements Engineering, Software Design and Software Testing.

In this curriculum, students can learn to elicit, identify, define, and document software requirements; develop use case scenarios for requirement creation and software design; apply appropriate software design models to develop a software solution; and plan, implement, and report software testing.

This course of study is designed for students focused on career opportunities as a Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, Systems Manager, Software Developer, Applications Engineer and many others. As with all of Colorado Tech Online's real-world degree programs, students can earn r�sum�-enhancing Professional Certificates with no additional courses or costs. Included in the BSIT degree program are the following Professional Certificates:

• Client Java Programming
• CompTIA Network Fundamentals
• Computer Network Telecommunications
• Object-Oriented Methods
• Professional Communication
• Software Engineering Application
• UNIX Network Administration
• Web Page Development

Additionally, Colorado tech Online courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors with knowledge in the fields they teach, making this an appropriate course of study for IT professionals striving to establish or build real-world credentials and reach the peak of their professional potential.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) - Network Management
The BSIT with a concentration in Network Management features courses in Network Infrastructure Administration, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure, and Network Infrastructure Design. Students can learn to Install, configure, and support internal and/or external networks, troubleshoot networks to determine the root causes of problems, analyze the business and technical requirements for a network infrastructure, and design a network infrastructure that meets these requirements. This concentration is designed for students wishing to pursue such career opportunities as a Network Administrator, Server-side Programmer, Network Control Technician, Network Management Engineer and many others.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) - Security
The BSIT with a concentration in Security features courses in Security Management, Security Architecture and Disaster Recovery. In this concentration, students can learn to analyze security policies and evaluate risk assessment techniques; explain security principles, concepts, and techniques; and develop, implement, and analyze disaster recovery plans. The concentration in Security is designed for students interested in pursuing career opportunities as a Network Security Engineer, Disaster Recover Analyst, IS Security Manager, Applications Security Engineer, IT Security Auditor and many others.

Colorado Tech Online students with no previous college or military training can complete the BSIT degree program in about 2 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.*

*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 2 years.