Learning & Outcomes

At Colorado Technical University, we conduct formal internal assessments and external research to provide learnings and outcomes at the degree level. The learnings and outcomes serve as a guide for our students to make informed decisions on what degree to pursue and what alumni have accomplished post-graduation. Results also help CTU to adjust and improve our curricula so to benefit our students and their future employers.

Learning Outcomes

Career Paths

Alumni Experience

Employer Experience

• Successful completion of the Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Technology and Project Management can provide students with an applicable foundation of relevant qualifications in the field if IT management, including how to:

  
  
  • Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications
  • Develop from the basic project plan a work-breakdown structure to the lowest granularity permitted by cost
  • Determine and calculate project risks according to classical risk analysis
  • Plan and manage contractual purchasing issues, including, procurement and supply, outsourcing, and just-in-time
  • Evaluate and present project objectives, requirements, scope, and budgeting effectively to upper management

  • Apply analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to design, build, integrate and manage the information technology systems and programs associated with today’s organizations
  • Design, develop and manage a database system
  • Comprehend the concepts of telecommunications and networking systems design, development and management
  • Work effectively as problem-solving team members
  • Conduct, use, and evaluate professional applied research

• The following career titles are provided by Burning Glass.  This lists potential career paths for those who earned this degree.  These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings.* Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation.

  • Senior Project Manager
  • Information Technology Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Solutions Architect
  • Systems Architect
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Data Architect
  
  

  *http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime/index.html

  Some career titles listed above may not be entry-level and may require further education or job experience.

• Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree.

  Below are areas the alumni were asked about.

  Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University	Rating (%)
  Satisfaction with experience at CTU	88%
  Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague	90%
  Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter	90%
  CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field	73%
  My education has helped me advance my career	65%

  CTU's Preparation for Needed Skills & Competencies	Rating (%)
  Engage in creative problem solving	82%
  Understand all sides of an issue or challenge	79%
  Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges	80%
  Communicate effectively with co-workers	83%
  Communicate effectively with my manager	80%

  
  

  Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency

  Source:
  Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.

• Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree.

  Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.

  Employer Experience	Rating (%)
  Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another	88%
  CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees	100%
  CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job*	100%

  Employers' Ranking of CTU Graduates' Skills & Competencies	Rating (%)
  Analyze data effectively	94%
  Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving skills on the job	89%
  Can be trusted to communicate appropriately with senior leadership at organization*	98%
  Can be trusted to write a report (or other communication) without managerial editorial input	93%
  Demonstrate understanding of communications written to them	97%
  Are able to negotiate compromises	89%
  Take direction well	91%
  Work effectively in a team environment	85%
  Coordinate team projects effectively	77%
  Manage conflicts effectively	81%
  Provide input on planning for business	78%
  Take initiative to lead projects*	94%
  Think about how their projects will impact the business*	94%

  
  

  Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed

  Source:
  Employer Survey -2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.
  Employer Survey -2011 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2010 CTU graduates.
  * Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.