MASTER’S DEGREE & GRADUATE CERTIFICATES | ONLINE OR EVENINGS
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
As the health industry rapidly evolves and the demands shift daily, health industry leaders must be more strategic and visionary than ever before. Gain skills that help you transform the industry and better understand patient, provider, payer, and population perspectives. Learn to compete in a value-driven system by leveraging collaborative and integrative techniques that drive high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT COURSES CORE COURSES -Healthcare Systems and Regulatory Environments -HC Communication and Leadership -Healthcare Finance -Research Practices and Applications -Capstone Project or Seminar
ELECTIVE COURSES Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Healthcare Management program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs in collaboration with your academic advisor.
STACK YOUR CREDENTIALS
SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
Master’s Degree: 12 Courses (48 Credits) Graduate Certificate: 6 Courses (24 Credits) Specialized Certificate: 4 Courses (16 Credits)
Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings; identify and evaluate various healthcare reform efforts and proposals; compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems.
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
GLOBAL HEALTH
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
Learn how to develop and deliver initiatives and products, navigate regulatory compliance, and work remotely. You’ll be prepared to implement systems that translate across countries and cultures whether working domestically or internationally. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Comparative Healthcare Systems -Operational Challenges in Global Health Management -Legal and Employment Issues in Global Health Management -Global Health NGO Management OR -Regulatory Compliance in Global Health Management
HEALTH DATA INFORMATICS AND ANALYTICS
HEALTH DATA
INFORMATICS &
ANALYTICS
Leverage data analytics methods and informatics tools within the growing healthcare industry by tapping into the unique perspectives of the patients, providers, payers, and population. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Healthcare Data and Delivery by Perspective -Healthcare Ethics and Biostatistics -Healthcare Methods and Programming -Healthcare Data Mining, Integration, and Interpretation -Healthcare Database Applications -Healthcare Project Management and Professionalism
HEALTHCARE POLICY AND REGULATORY LEADERSHIP
HEALTHCARE
POLICY & REGULATORY LEADERSHIP
Develop long-term solutions to the healthcare challenges we face today by learning to shape, interpret, and implement policies that impact healthcare systems and patient safety. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Comparative Healthcare Systems -Quality Improvement for HC Leaders -Ethical Considerations in Healthcare -Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process OR -Implementation and Evaluation of Healthcare Public Policy
MANAGING LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE
MANAGING
LEGAL ISSUES IN
HEALTHCARE
Explore the complex intersection of law and health systems in this program designed for legal professionals, providers, practice managers, or administrators. As a healthcare leader, you’ll be prepared to identify potential concerns that require legal consultation. Ask about the JD/MS! CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Significant Healthcare Law -Legal Dynamics of Healthcare Leadership -Legal Frameworks of the Health Industry -Legal Fundamentals of Revenue in Healthcare
MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE INFO TECHNOLOGIES
MEDICAL AND
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
As healthcare moves from a volume-based to value-based system, develop skills to facilitate communication between clinical providers and technical staff. Explore the benefits and barriers associated with digital and virtual health. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Foundations of Digital Health -Healthcare Information Systems -Digital and Virtual Health -Values and Outcomes in Digital Health -Healthcare Cybersecurity
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE
Position yourself to strategically lead a healthcare organization and understand how value, quality, and price intersect. You’ll learn how to create and deliver on an organization’s vision and goals—within budget. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Healthcare Macroeconomics -Management Principles in Healthcare Systems -Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management -Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Learn to plan for and manage the flow of supplies from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, transportation, and inventory management. You’ll use the latest technology to execute plans that deliver healthcare products in the most cost-effective, streamlined way possible. CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Planning -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Execution -Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Practicum
CAREER OUTLOOK
Job opportunities in the healthcare field are projected to grow 18% through 2026 and will account for 2.4 million new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the vast baby boomer population ages and Americans as a whole focus more on preventative care, the demand for medical services is sure to contribute to job growth. The need for health informatics professionals continues to grow, with a significant shortage of qualified workers in this space, according to research from Burning Glass. Our graduates have positions such as Chief Operating Officer, Process Improvement Specialist, Manager of Business Operations, Supply Chain Analyst, Nurse Case Manager, and Chief Strategy Officer at organizations such as Centura Health, HealthONE, Children’s Hospital Colorado, UC Health, and the Colorado Hospital Association.
THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADVANTAGE
At University College, courses are offered 100% online or evenings on campus at the University of Denver—a top 100 university, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Finish your master’s degree in 18 months or earn a certificate in less than a year! Hone your talent and add new skills with career-focused courses designed for busy adults.
2019/2020 TUITION
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Master’s Degree $34,224 Graduate Certificate $17,112 Specialized Certificate $11,408
• Application • Official Transcripts • Personal Statement (master’s only)
ADMISSION • A regionally accredited baccalaureate • 2.5 GPA (or equivalent)
• Resume (master’s only) • Two References (master’s only)
No GRE or GMAT required for admission because we believe test scores don’t tell the whole story.
DEADLINES WINTER 2020
SUMMER 2020
Application Deadline November 8 Classes Start January 6
Application Deadline April 24 Classes Start June 15
SPRING 2020
FALL 2020
Application Deadline February 7 Classes Start March 30
Application Deadline July 24 Classes Start September 14
ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:
BOBBY BALKE Enrollment Manager 303.871.2492 robert.balke@du.edu
MISSED THE DEADLINE? We allow our students to take up to three classes before they have to submit their completed application. Ask about starting as a non-degree student.
Learn more and apply at universitycollege.du.edu.
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
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