Search Results matching tag 'Colorado Technical University'

Colorado Technical University 2009 Degree Programs

JonM — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:19:18 GMT

About Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University was originally established in 1965, and since then "38,000 students have enrolled at Colorado Technical University to begin the rewarding climb towards personal, academic and professional career advancement by acquiring real-world knowledge and industry-current skills in their chosen career fields."

Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

CTU Online Academic Calendar

Victoria — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:58:50 GMT

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About Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Which online college is best for BS/BA in Finance ?

dang007 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:08:04 GMT

I am looking to get my Bachelors of Science in Finance and then go onto my Master at the Hans Drucker School of Management's program for a Masters in Financial Engineering.

I am trying to figure out which is the best online college in terms of affordability, teacher guidance, best reputation in business world and career assistance after graduation. I am also considering going with an accelerated degree program but would like to have my options for both. I am currently looking at Western Governors University, University of Maryland University College, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Colorado Technical University.

CTU seems to have the edge in terms of the wy they structured the courses with the chance to participate in live classrooms with teachers when you are able to attend live classes, guide support from actual teachers and accelerated degree program to get your BA in Finance in only 15 months. I am concerned about their career services after graduation, the high cost of the tuition and their acceptance in the business world for employment after school.

University of Maryland University College seems to help with career services after graduation with their undergrads.

They also have a course to Intern with employers which I feel is a big plus too. Having employment experience is

everything.

Does anyone also have advice on where else I can do networking to get my nameout there while I am school so I can

line up employment by the time graduation comes around ?

Colorado Technical University Course Catalog

victoria — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:08:53 GMT

The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, state-of the-practice programs in selected areas, serving the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.

About Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Colorado Technical University Catalog Addendum

victoria — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:08:01 GMT

Effective for the August 22, 2007 start.

About Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Colorada Technical U

frogman — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:23:52 GMT

Has anyone here had experience with CTU? I am looking at their buisness degree with a speciality in Project management and they seem like an excellent college for this. Also Ashford and Devry offer a similar degree but do not mention if they work with the project management institute to help you get your certification. Thanks!

Ph.D & Distance Learning

boyd — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:10:27 GMT

A FEW WORDS ABOUT DISSERTATIONS AND DISTANCE LEARNING

The most rigorous part of the dissertation includes the

Methods Section

Study Design
Research questions and hypothesis formulation
Development of instrumentation
Describing the independent and dependent variables
Writing the data analysis plan
Performing a Power Analysis to justify the sample size and writing about it

Results Section

Performing the Data Analysis
Understanding the analysis results
Reporting the results.

When you enter this phase of the program, you are nearing the end of the journey. Given the difficulty of this phase, one often wishes they had previewed what was to come.

Many Ph.D candidates seem to hit a brick wall and feel disarmed when called upon to work on the methods and results section of their dissertation.

This is the point where many students diligently search for help calling on their advisor, peers, university assistance and even Google.

This is also the time when the student asks themselves the question" HOW MUCH HELP IS TOO MUCH".

Surely no one will deny that having your dissertation written for you is very wrong.

On the other hand, it is not unusual for doctoral students to get help on specific aspects of their dissertation.(e.g. APA formating and editing) It also is not unusual for advisors to encourage students to seek outside help.

If you are a distance learning student it is almost essential you seek outside assistance for the methods and results section of your dissertation. The very nature of distance learning suggest the need for not only outside help but help from someone gifted in explaining highly technical concepts in understandible language by telephone and e-mail.

Distance learning, and the avaiability of programs, has increased exponetially over the last few years with some of the most respected institutions (Columbia University, Engineering; Boston University and others) offering a Ph.D in a variety of fields. If you are enrolled in a distance learning program, or considering one, you will be interested in reviewing the reference sites listed at the bottom of this page.

As stated above, many students hit their dissertation "brick wall" when they encounter the statistics section. Frequently, a student will struggle for months with that section before they seek a consultant to help them. This often leads to additional tuition costs and missed graduation dates.

If I were to name a single reason why a PhD candidate gets off track in their program it is the statistics and their fear of statistics.

So, the question is whether or not it is ethical to get help at all. If so, how much help is too much.

I don't know if there has ever been a survey of dissertation committee members who were asked this question, however, I know many advisors take the following position when they suggest or approve outside help:

To a large extent the process is self controlling. If the student relies too much on a consultant, the product may look good, however, the student will be unable to defend his/her dissertation.

It takes a committed effort on the part of the student and the consultant (resulting in a collaborative/teaching exchange) to have the student responsible for the data and thoroughly understand the statistics. The day the student walks in front of the committee to defend, there should be no question as to his/her understanding of statistics.

When their defense is successful, the question of "was the help too much" is answered.