Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer business administration degrees.

Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs

Also known as Colorado Tech

102 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO

About
Colorado Technical University, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was founded in 1965 when it was known as Colorado Technical College. The school obtained university status in 1995 and changed its name to the current to reflect its new offerings. The school was initially formed to provide student with vocational and technical training, particularly for veterans, but today offers a variety of programs that provide educational levels at the associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels.

The Colorado Springs Campus is located at the base of Pike's Peak and situated in the Rocky Mountains. The area is scenic and home to a large number of educational institutions and cultural monuments. Students attending this campus will be exposed to the healthy lifestyle of its residents and the beauty of the region.

Academics
Colorado Technical College provides educational opportunities in a number of fields, mostly related to technological or vocational fields. These programs provide insight into their field of study and how to operate as professionals within that framework. The school provides students with an education that implements practical case studies in the learning environment to better prepare individuals for their career after school. Lower level degree programs are also designed to allow for admission into higher level programs upon completion. The school also provides online programs available through the Colorado Springs Campus.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• General Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in attending Colorado Technical University must complete and submit an admissions application, after which an appointment will be made for a telephone interview with an admissions officer. Once the interview is completed the student will be asked to provide all documentation pertaining to his or her education as well as take an english proficiency exam. Once these steps are completed, the school will review the supplied information and make a decision regarding acceptance.

Financial aid is available in the form of federal loans and grants. Eligibility for such financial aid is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which all students should complete. Once submitted the resulting student aid report will determine need and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Collins, CO
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $95.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $199550

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Collins, CO
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $105850

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Collins, CO
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $128210

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Collins, CO
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $103210

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).