Newest ranking marks the third time CTU has made the “Best for Vets”
list
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Colorado Technical University (CTU) has been listed in the Military
Times “Best for Vets” 2015 Business Schools rankings issue. This
prestigious list identifies schools that provide exceptional curricula
and programming for our country’s veterans.
Military Times considers many factors when determining whether an
institution is military-friendly, including the quality of the graduate
business program and curriculum; how credits are applied and transferred
from other institutions; scholarship funds specifically allocated for
service members; and dedicated military admissions advisors. When
evaluated according to these priorities, CTU is proud to:
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Offer specially-trained military education benefits
specialists, admissions advisors, and career coaches to assist with
the unique needs of the military
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Encourage every active duty, reserve, and veteran student to request
their military transcripts for a thorough and early transfer credit
evaluation
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Be recognized by the prestigious U.S.
News and World Report for Best Online Bachelor’s DegreePrograms
for 2015
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Offer the Wounded
Warrior Scholarship which annually provides full tuition
coverage for a degree program to fifty eligible wounded service
members, veterans, their spouses or their caregivers
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Be regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
offer degree programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
“CTU’s business programs are some of the most popular among our military
students and it makes us very proud to be included in this list as an
excellent educational provider,” said Dr. Gail Whitaker, university dean
of business and graduate studies. “We know how hard our service members
work to achieve their goals and are committed to providing the high
quality education they need to transition to successful civilian
careers.”
CTU offers business and management degree programs at the associate,
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level; which are informed by current
and expected business trends. CTU continuously evaluates the business
curricula based on input from an accomplished advisory board of business
leaders, many of whom are actively engaged in corporate management and
starting their own companies. CTU is committed to regularly updating the
course content to reflect industry-relevant trends and practices driving
successful global business environments. The continuous refinement of
CTU’s degree programs has led to new programs at the master’s and
doctoral levels, with a variety of concentrations including healthcare
management, project management and global leadership.
Continuing a Tradition at CTU
Military Times is comprised of Army Times, Navy
Times, Air Force Times, Marine Corps Times and their
selection for the “Best for Vets” listing is just one of the many
acknowledgements CTU has received for supporting military students. For
six consecutive years, CTU has been recognized as a top
military-friendly school by Victory Media Inc. – the publishers of G.I.
Jobs magazine, Military Spouse magazine and Vetrepreneur
magazine.
Additionally, the university ranked among the top 20 Military Times
“Best of Vets” Online and Traditional Colleges in 2013 and 2014; and
Military Advanced Education (MAE) recognized CTU as one of
the top universities serving the educational needs of the Armed Forces
in 2008-2015.
“We want to ensure that our veterans receive a solid education that
builds upon the strong skill set they already gained from their military
experience,” said Andrew H. Hurst, university president of CTU. “Our
long standing history of supporting the military community has helped us
to achieve this honor, and we feel privileged that Military Times
has recognized us again.”
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher
education to connect students to what matters most in reaching their
professional goals. CTU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate
programs taught by real-world faculty members who enrich the curriculum
with their industry experience and prepare students for today’s
challenges and the hard-hitting problems of tomorrow. CTU’s
personalized, online learning system allows students to control what,
where, when and how they learn. Students can also learn and connect on
campuses in multiple cities. With the help of faculty, industry
professionals and more than 80,000 graduates, CTU students can also grow
a powerful professional network to use their entire career. For more
information, please visit www.coloradotech.edu.
Since 2008, CTU has awarded 350 full scholarships worth nearly $4.6
million dollars.
CTU strives to give military students flexibility and accessibility to
higher education whether they are deployed or at home through its
availability of online classes and support services. For more
information on CTU’s military commitment go to: http://www.coloradotech.edu/military
CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commissionwww.ncahlc.org.
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 cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find employment rates,
financial obligations, and other disclosures at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.
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Colorado Technical University
Melissa Balsan, 224-293-5990
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Source: Colorado Technical University