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 the 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.
FIVE REQUIRED CORE COURSES -Healthcare Systems and Regulatory Environments -HC Communication and Leadership -Healthcare Finance -Research Practices and Applications -Capstone Project or Seminar
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. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate 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. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate 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. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate 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
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 with approval from the academic director. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.
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 dual JD and MS! Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Significant Healthcare Law -Legal Issues: Providers and Facilities -Legal Issues: Research, Development, and Entrepreneurism -Legal Issues: Healthcare Delivery and Payment Systems
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. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Fundamentals of Healthcare Information Systems -Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchanges -Telehealth, Digital, and Virtual Health -Healthcare Information Technology Applications -Information Systems Security in Healthcare
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. Options: Master’s Degree Concentration or Graduate Certificate CONCENTRATION COURSES
-Healthcare Macroeconomics -Management Principles in Healthcare Systems -Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management -Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
CAREER OUTLOOK
Job opportunities for healthcare management professionals are projected to expand faster than the national average through 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the large baby boomer population ages and Americans as a whole focus more on preventative care, the demand for medical services is sure to rise. While demand for health informatics professionals continues to grow, there is a significant shortage of qualified workers 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 graduate certificate in less than a year! Hone your talent and add new skills with career-focused courses designed for busy adults.
ENROLLMENT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:
BOBBY BALKE Enrollment Manager 303.871.2492 Robert.Balke@du.edu
2018/2019 TUITION
Learn more and apply at universitycollege.du.edu.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Master’s Degree $32,928 Graduate Certificate $16,464
• Application • Official Transcripts • Personal Statement (master’s only)
ADMISSION • A regionally accredited baccalaureate • 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) No GRE or GMAT required for admission because we believe test scores don’t tell the whole story.
• Resume (master’s only) • Two References (master’s only)
Master’s Application Fee: $75 Certificate Application Fee: $50
DEADLINES FALL 2018
SPRING 2019
Application Deadline August 10 Classes Start September 10
Application Deadline February 8 Classes Start April 1
WINTER 2019
SUMMER 2019
Application Deadline October 26 Classes Start January 7
Application Deadline April 26 Classes Start June 17
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.
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