CEO Magazine Ranks Colorado Technical University’s Online MBA Program Top 10 Globally

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The online MBA program from Colorado Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of education for motivated students, is ranked among the top 10 online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the world, according to CEO Magazine, a publication of the International Graduate Forum.

“We’re proud that many of our online MBA faculty members bring real-world experience to the virtual classroom, where students can collaborate and develop effective leadership, problem-solving and research strategies.”

CTU is also one of only six online MBA programs in the United States to earn this CEO Magazine designation, which recognizes schools that have demonstrated a high level of innovation and thought leadership. The International Graduate Forum has been ranking MBA programs since 2001. Among its key performance indicators for 2012 are quality faculty, including those with PhDs and business backgrounds; student-to-faculty ratios; class sizes; international diversity; and accreditation.

“This global recognition demonstrates that our online MBA students gain access to innovative experiences, highly-qualified faculty and a diverse array of fellow students – all of which are important criteria for those seeking to further their education and careers,” said Emad Rahim, CTU College of Business dean. “We’re proud that many of our online MBA faculty members bring real-world experience to the virtual classroom, where students can collaborate and develop effective leadership, problem-solving and research strategies.”

The International Graduate Forum also lists CTU as the only proprietary university in the U.S. ranked among the top 10 online MBA programs. CTU’s online MBA degree program gives students the opportunity to achieve increasing levels of responsibility in business, while gaining skills in management, strategic planning and organizational development. Many CTU online MBA faculty members hold terminal degrees and industry-relevant certifications such as the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)^®.

For a complete list of the rankings, visit http://www.graduate-forum.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MBA-RANKINGS.pdf. For more information on CTU and its programs, visit www.coloradotech.edu.

About Colorado Technical University

Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher education for today’s career-focused students and offers support, flexibility and resources to help students pursue new opportunities. CTU’s industry-focused curriculum has courses taught by instructors, many with experience in the fields that they teach. Students can collaborate with people from all over the country via the CTU award-winning Virtual Campus, which was recognized as the “Best of the Best” in the Education and Academia category of the 2009 Computerworld Honors program. Students can also connect on campuses in multiple cities. CTU students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. For more information, please visit www.coloradotech.edu.

CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.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 disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures.