Learning Outcomes

Master's Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate technical fluency and application of knowledge that contributes to their chosen field and is supplemented by broad integrative understanding of complementary disciplines.
2. Utilize analytical and critical thinking skills in order to synthesize, evaluate, and integrate concepts and knowledge for effective decision analysis and problem solving.
3. Apply effective leadership strategy and skills in such areas as ethics, team building, project management and planning.
4. Demonstrate an ability to convey professionally in written and verbal communications complex content reflecting key negotiation, conflict management, team-building and multi-cultural management skills.

University Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of their undergraduate degree at Colorado Technical University, graduates will have acquired a range of critical thinking skills allowing them to:

1.Employ skills, habits, and practices that inspire personal improvement and professional development
2.Communicate effectively by responding to and composing written documents and presenting to various audiences
3.Compute quantitative and qualitative information using appropriate methods of analysis and examine how the sciences impact the global community
4.Employ appropriate technology tools, programs, and information to execute decision-making and solve problems
5.Explore cultural implications to encourage effective interactions with those who differ in beliefs, behaviors, values, or views
6.Demonstrate ethical decision-making as a student and a professional

Doctoral Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate fluency with the body of knowledge and demonstrate ability to apply relevant knowledge and technology to their chosen field, supplemented by a broad integrative understanding of complementary disciplines and globalization.
2. Develop analytical and critical thinking proficiencies as a means of synthesizing, evaluating, and integrating concepts, knowledge, systems, and resources for effective decision analysis and solution generation, in the context of internal and external expertise, interests, and responsibilities.
3. Apply effective theories, models, skills, and competencies in the context of organizational functions.
4. Formulate knowledge through research, scholarly writing and dissemination of research or evidence based practice.