CTU has a similar policy -- you have to sign a form stating you want excess funds returned to the source providing the financial aid or you wish have receive this money as a stipend refund. If you choose a stipend refund, you will receive a Higher One card where all refunds will be credited. Once CTU requests funds, the government has 10 days to release these monies. Upon release, CTU updates your Accounts page and you either see a credit or a debit balance. If you have additional funding sources, a full credit balance will not appear until all funding sources are credited to your account. Once all sources are credited to your account and you are due a stipend refund, CTU has up to 14 days to release these monies to Higher One. Once Higher One receives these monies, you can expect to see a deposit within 24-48 hours. John, I hope you find this information helpful. Have a good week and a nice weekend.

Work on your Master's Degree while Earning your Bachelor'sWith CTU's Master's Advantage, You Can Make the Transition

If you're working on your Bachelor's Degree, have you considered continuing on and earning your Master's as well? At CTU, we give you the opportunity to get a taste of what our Master's programs are like. In some cases, there may be an option to begin a Master's program while you are in the process of completing your CTU Bachelor's degree.1 With the Master's Advantage, you get to take two Master's classes during your Bachelor's program. If you decide to pursue your Master's, you can complete it sooner because you will already have Master's credit.

Graduate Sooner with the Master's Advantage

In addition, CTU—Online offers the Master’s Advantage Program which is designed for students interested in pursuing a master’s degree. This program allows undergraduate students to substitute two undergraduate

courses for two graduate-level classes at the same price as undergraduate level cost-per-credit. By doing so, it shortens the time frame for completing the designated master’s degree and saves the student money.

Read more: Colorado Technical University-Online (CTUO, Colorado Tech Online, CTU Online, CTU) Introduction and Academics - Colorado Springs, CO http://www.stateuniversity.com/universities/CO/Colorado_Technical_University_Online.html#ixzz2uw30RPtN

The Master's Advantage Program designed for current Bachelor's degree students who wish to continue their education by seamlessly transitioning into an industry-current Master's degree program

CTU's Master's Advantage program can help assist students in achieving their goal of a Master's degree sooner. In some cases, you may begin a Master's program while you are in the process of completing your CTU Bachelor's degree. With this program you can:

• Get advanced learning – take two Master's level courses instead of two Bachelor's courses

• Graduate sooner – the two Master's level courses will be applied to both your completing of your Bachelor's degree and Master's degree

• Save money – the lower undergraduate cost per credit hour applies toward the two Master's level courses

Colorado Technical University offers more than 35 Master's degree programs and concentrations to help you gain a competitive edge and achieve your goal of obtaining an advanced degree. Take control of your learning experience and use CTU's Master's advantage to help you achieve your Master's degree faster.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Organizational Behavior Concentration (Program delivered via Virtual Campus)

The study of organizational behavior examines workplace issues that impact individuals, groups, and organizations. The psychology of organizational behavior examines issues such as developing human talent and resources, consulting, coaching and mentoring, creating learning organizations, dealing with change, promoting organizational improvements, and fostering personal growth and professional success. The fields of business, management, leadership, labor and industrial relations, ergonomics, physiology and

medicine, and law help identify the many factors that influence organizations. Tools such as assessment, intervention, consultation, and evaluation help researchers better understand organizational behavior.

Managers and leaders in government, community, business, industrial, health, educational, consulting, labor, research and other work-related organizations regularly utilize organizational behavior information. The goal of organizational behavior studies is to better understand the changing nature of the workplace and apply that information to organizations.

“The success of your organization doesn’t depend on your understanding of economics, or organizational development, or marketing. It depends, quite simply, on your understanding of human psychology: how each individual employee connects with your company and how each individual employee connects with your customers.” – from Follow this Path, How the World’s Greatest Organizations Drive Growth, Coffman and Gonzalez-Molina, Warner Books, 2002

Program Outcomes :

• Students are prepared to utilize psychological theory and apply concepts to influence their chosen profession.

• Students are prepared to integrate and apply organizational behavior principles within the workplace.

Courses: General Education

ENGL101 Composition and Critical Thinking 4.5

ENGL103 Composition: Writing and Research 4.5

ENGL201 Principles of Professional Writing 4.5

HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st

Century 4.5 HUMELE Humanities or Social Science Elective 4.5

MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5

MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5

PHIL301 Ethics for Professionals 4.5

PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5

SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5

SCI103 Lab- Science and Technology 1.5

SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5

SCI203 Lab – Environmental Science and Sustainability 1.5

SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5

SOCL340 Diversity in American Life 4.5

UNIV104 Academic and Career Success or Humanities Elective 4.5

Credits: 66

Courses: General Education Elective Choices

LITR 201 Literature: A Reflection of Life 4.5

PSYC201 Human Development 4.5

Courses: Core

BHVS205Managerial Psychology215Motivation and Emotion

315Interpersonal Communications and Dynamics316Psychology and Mass Media320Analytical Reasoning and Presentation of Data400The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity------------- (REPLACED)410Positivist Psychology and Leadership

PSY101 Psychology: Understanding Individuals (GE)125 Historical Perspectives on Modern Psychology201 Human Development(GE ELEC)205 Psychology in the Workplace(210-SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY)…?310 Organizational Psychology315 Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain320 Theories of Personality337 Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace355 Learning and Cognition360 Psychological Test and Measurement------------------- (REPLACED)405 Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace446 Applied Psychology Capstone

RES305 Introduction to Social Science Research MethodsRES310310 Applied Research Methods in Psychology

UNIV 301 Careers In Psychology

Core credits Amount? 88

Courses: Core Elective Choices

PSYC350 Human Sexuality 4

PSYC405 Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace 4

Courses: Concentration

OB450 Orientation to the Organizational Behavior Profession 4

OB455 Consulting Skills 4

OB460 Creating Change in Individuals and Organizations 4

OB465 Adult Learning: Corporate Training and Development 4

OB470 Developing Human Resources 4

OB475 Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions 4

OB480 Capstone in Organizational Behavior 4

28 Total Program Credits: 182

PG 219

Master of Business Administration: Global Leadership Concentration Program

INTD670 Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making------------- ( MAP-MBA GLP)

MKTG630 Applied Managerial Marketing ------------------------ (MAP-MBA-GLP)

Master of Business Administration: Global Leadership Concentration

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Global Leadership (MBA-GL) is a set of comprehensive and systematic courses in Global Leadership designed for graduate-level students. The most distinctive feature of the program is its integration between practical business leadership skills and advanced leadership theories. The Global Leadership concentration combines in-depth and systematic analysis of advanced leadership concepts and the examples of successful enterprises, the stimulation of students’ discussion through interactive learning modules and participatory teaching, and the fostering of students’ innovative thinking with comprehensive curriculum building.

MBA Program prepares the student:

• to know how to manage across various business disciplines

• to apply business theories, concepts and methods to a current or future position

• to contribute to the enhancement of the mission and value-proposition of the organization MBA-Global Leadership program competencies:

• Synthesize ethics, leadership, strategy, critical thinking and reasoning skills in a business environment.

• Integrate professional applied research in order to validate and justify decision making.

• Formulate information in order to communicate effectively across the appropriate channels.

• Utilize appropriate technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in order to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

• Combine the major functional areas of business administration including the critical skills necessary to solve business problems, individually and collaboratively.

• Analyze and investigate leadership roles and responsibilities from a global perspective.

• Research and discuss cultural and ethical dilemmas for international businesses.

• Examine change management initiatives from a global perspective.

• Compare and contrast organizational design implications and strategy decisions in the global business environment.

• Interpret the philosophies and practices of global leadership for managing and leading in the international environment.

• Examine organizational behavior and development theory from and international perspective

Courses: Core

ACCT614 Applied Managerial Accounting 4

ECON616 Applied Managerial Economics 4

MGMT690 Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments 4

FINC615 Applied Managerial Finance 4

INTD670 Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making 4

MGMT600 Applied Managerial Decision-Making 4

HRMT620 Strategic Human Capital Management 4

MKTG630 Applied Managerial Marketing 4

Credits:32

Courses: Concentration

GL605 Perspectives on International Business 4

GL610 Globalization and International Strategy 4

GL615 Global Leadership Development 4 MGMT655 Management Capstone 4

Credits:16

Total Program Credits: 48

MBA Foundation Requirements

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is built upon the expectation that students will enter the program with a solid business background to succeed in some of the core MBA courses. Therefore the MBA requires students to have prior foundational knowledge in all core business disciplines to be successful.

Students entering in the MBA program without an undergraduate degree in business will be required to successfully complete three MBA preparatory courses (MGMT501, MGMT502, and MGMT503) covering the following areas of business: accounting; economics; finance; marketing; statistics; management; business law; ethics; business policy; business strategy; information technology; operations management; and global leadership.

If the student can show evidence of a GMAT score of 500 or above or has evidence of significant professional experience in all of the business discipline areas, the preparatory requirements may be waived. Students that can show evidence of successfully completed business law and business ethics courses may have the MGMT501 requirement waived. Students continuing from any of CTU’s bachelor programs are exempt from the MBA Foundation Requirements. The preparatory courses are also available to students with an undergraduate business degree who wish to refresh their knowledge in these subject areas.

MBA preparatory courses must be completed prior to respective MBA required courses that hold MGMT501, MGMT502, or MGMT503 as a prerequisite. Students who do not meet the MBA preparatory requirements will be withdrawn, canceled or transferred from the MBA program. Students are encouraged to work with the Student Advising department if they have questions regarding these preparatory courses, timeframes for completion, or for alternative programs of study as needed.

PG 59

The Doctor of Management with a concentration in Global Leadership at Colorado Technical University is designed to encourage the professional development of managers through mentoring, action research, and practical projects, enabling them to make key leadership contributions in their area of expertise.The concentration provides students with in depth knowledge of management theories and the background to successfully participate in global organizations. Students develop an understanding of the moral dilemmas, choices, and challenges in melding varying cultures, values, and ethics in organizations around the world. Their knowledge expands to an understanding and enhancement of their own leadership characteristics and those of other successful organizational staff.

Organizations are constantly reevaluating their processes so they can run more effectively, react to innovations in the industry in a more timely manner and become more profitable. Successful managers are able to adapt to changes that affect the well-being of their organization while still fulfilling their current leadership roles. CTU's Doctor of Management with a concentration in Organizational Development and Change degree provides students with the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized area of management specifically geared toward strategic organizational change so as to become the managers who can adapt to and lead change.

Summary Report for:19-3032.00 - Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Sample of reported job titles: Assessment Services Manager, Consultant, Consulting Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (I/O Psychologist), Management Consultant, Organizational Consultant, Organizational Development Consultant, Organizational Psychologist, Research Scientist

TASKS

• Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.

• Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning.

• Conduct presentations on research findings for clients and at research meetings.

• Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.

• Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.

• Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.

• Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion.

• Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, and promotion.

• Write articles, white papers, and reports to share research findings and educate others.

Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

Tools used in this occupation:

Desktop computers

High capacity removable media drives — Universal serial bus USB flash drives

Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors

Notebook computers — Laptop computers

Scanners — Data input scannersTechnology used in this occupation:

Analytical or scientific software — SAS software; Scientific Software International TESTFACT; SPSS software; Winsteps

Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software

Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook

Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Oracle PeopleSoft

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction

for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

SKILLS

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

ABILITIES

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

WORK ACTIVITES

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

WORK CONTEXT

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker

to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

JOB ZONE

Title Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Related Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.

SVP Range (8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents Education Level Required

48  Doctoral degree

47  Master's degree

5  Post-doctoral trainingThis occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:

Life Sciences — Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Psychology, General

Interests

Interest code: IEA

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations

often involve helping or providing service to others.

WORK STYLES

Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Work Values

Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

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Wages & Employment Trends

NationalMedian wages (2013) $38.62 hourly, $80,330 annual

Employment (2012) 2,000 employees

Projected growth (2012-2022) Much faster than average (22% or higher)

Projected job openings (2012-2022) 1,300

Top industries (2012) Self-EmployedProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services