CSU–Global Campus

CSU-Global Campus
Established	2008
Type	Public, online university
Students	2500+
Location	Greenwood Village, CO, USA
Campus	Online
Mascot	Golden Eagle
Affiliations	Colorado State University, accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Website	http://www.csuglobal.org

CSU–Global Campus (CSU-Global or Colorado State University-Global Campus) is a 100% online, public university offering bachelor's completion and master's degrees. Founded in 2008, CSU–Global Campus is part of the Colorado State University System and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. There are more than 2500 students currently taking classes. The university specializes in non-traditional, adult professional students and students who can't take part in a traditional campus setting.

History

While it is part of the Colorado State University System, which was founded in 1870 as the Colordao Agricultural College, CSU–Global Campus's roots do not date back to the original college's founding. CSU-Global first opened in September 2008 and is currently in its third year of operation. It was originally named CSU-Colorado, but that name was replaced early on with its current title. It was created using a $12 million loan from the CSU Board of Governors, which it has promised to pay back.

Degree Completion Programs

Bachelor's Degrees

CSU–Global Campus offers five bachelor's degree programs, as well as seven bachelor's degree specializations: "

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management "provides students an understanding of the integration of various business units and the impact of decision making in an organization operating in the global economy. The degree program consists of ten three-credit courses that draw from management, marketing, operations, finance, economics, statistics, and international management. As changes in the economy and the aging labor force impact Colorado, national and global organizations, the impetus is on internal advancement to capture employees’ existing skills and knowledge. The Business Management program will prepare individuals to apply critical analysis in decision-making affecting the fiscal and economic value of an organization, innovate and integrate appropriate technology, and become leaders at every level of the organization."

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Social Sciences: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Social Sciences is described as: "Today’s global economy and rapid pace of social change demands professionals who can think critically and possess knowledge of cultural, economic, historic, political, geographic, and psychological influences on organizations and institutions within the modern society, and apply these principles within their occupations and the community. Social Science is a discipline that investigates the human experience, and examines structures, relationships, and ideas of the social world and how they relate to human behavior. This degree prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers, and emphasizes critical thinking, interpersonal awareness, and team-building skills."

• Bachelor of Science in Public Management: The Bachelor of Science in Public Management focuses on teaching students on how to be a leader in the public sector. "Management in today's public organizations depends on leaders with fundamental knowledge and skills that are specific to the public sector. A successful leader or manager will have a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, including public administration, policy and strategy development and implementation, organizational designs, communication strategies, legal environment, human resource management, resource development, financial management, and public relations. Students completing the courses for the degree will obtain the essential leadership skills and knowledge in preparation for a successful public management career."

• Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership: The Bachelor of Science in Oranizational Leadership offers courses that "build an understanding of basic management functions, organizational behavior, organizational design and structure, workplace psychology applications, leadership communication skills, policy development, legal issues, project management and managing information and technology. Knowledge of these leadership and management skills provides a foundation for operating in today's global organizations."

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: The Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program in Information Technology is "designed to train individuals for information technology jobs and also prepares graduates to take at least five different professional certification exams to enhance student job market value. Specializations in multiple subject matters will provide enhanced targeted skills and additional certification preparation."

The degree program consists of ten three-credit courses designed to provide a foundational and practical knowledge across the field of information technology.

Bachelor's Specializations

CSU–Global Campus offers seven specializations for its bachelor's programs. These allow students to concentrate on areas of interest.

• Business Administration
• Criminology
• Foundations of Accounting
• Human Resources and Organizational Development
• Information Technology Management
• Information Technology Operations
• Public and Nonprofit Management

Master's degrees

CSU–Global Campus offers three master's degree programs:

• Master of Science in Management: The Master of Science in Management program "designed to prepare learners to understand the dynamics of an organization and have the ability to analyze, communicate, and understand systems integration for effective decision-making, as well as the ability to evaluate ethical implications of social and economical behaviors. In the global economy, managers should be able to use a holistic understanding to decision-making and continual improvement of processes, procedures, employee development, product improvement and identification, and fiscal health of the organization."

• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership: The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership focuses on "organizational innovation, change management and leadership development. The degree coursework will emphasize practical application of organizational leadership concepts and skills, and develop expertise in critical thinking, organizational innovation, decision-making, and creative problem-solving in modern public and nonprofit organizational contexts."

• Master of Science in Teaching and Learning: The Master of Science is "an advanced degree designed to elevate your leadership, intellect, and professional knowledge of educational theory and techniques for the promotion of lifelong learning and academic excellence. The degree coursework will emphasize issues of instruction, program development, and program management in Pre-K-12 educational learning environments and non-traditional settings."

Master's Specializations

CSU–Global Campus offers three specializations for its master's programs. These allow students to concentrate on areas of interest.

• Applied Business Management
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Performance
• Online Teaching
• Organizational Leadership and Change Management
• Organizational Training and Instructional Design
• Strategic Innovation and Change Management
• Teacher Leadership

Accreditation

CSU–Global Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accrediting body for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Partnerships

CSU–Global Campus has partnerships with a number of Colorado government organizations and numerous private companies. These partnerships offer incentives to employees wishing to continue their education. For example, employees receive an application fee waiver and pay the partnership tuition rate, which is a 10% discount. Partnerships include:

• Colorado Department of Corrections
• Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
• Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
• Colorado Department of Revenue
• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Advanced Energy
• Comcast
• Denver Police Department
• Qwest
• Otterbox
• Wells Fargo

External links

• Official Website