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Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Students acquire the essential tools necessary
to become leaders who help shape, interpret,
and implement policies and regulations that
impact a value-driven healthcare system. Im-
prove your understanding of healthcare sys-
tems, legislative procedures, and trends as
they relate to healthcare regulatory systems
and public policy. Students examine the re-
lationship between public policy, the patient
as the consumer, and the impact of culture on
the formation of policy and practice within
a transitioning healthcare environment. Ca-
reer-relevant courses provide students with
the knowledge and tools to help them achieve
leadership with a pulse on the dynamism in
healthcare and continuing emergence of re-
form leading to changes in healthcare policy.
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Concentration Courses
HC4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC4210 Healthcare Professional Standards and Quality Improvement
HC4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC4230 Public Policy Implications for Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Policymaker for non-prot, government, and private healthcare entities
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare advocacy and lobbying
Advisory positions in the government and public sector
Management and fundraising positions in the non-prot healthcare sector combine with courses in
Philanthropic Leadership
Technical writing for healthcare policy combine with courses in Creative Writing
Quality positions in healthcare acquire body of knowledge and preparation for National Association
for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) CPHQ certifying exam
Policymaking in health and environment combine with courses in Environment, Health and Safety
Transition of non-healthcare careers to healthcare, especially for prior non-prot and public sector careers
Students stay at the cutting-edge of emerging
healthcare information technology and tele-
health with a masters degree concentration
by learning how technology affects and im-
proves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient
records, and nancial transactions. Students
gain high-level knowledge of the interoper-
ability of healthcare information systems,
the benets and barriers associated with
electronic health records systems, and the
emerging use of distance medicine. Innova-
tive classes cover how to reduce costs and
improve access to quality healthcare through
technologies that comprise the framework of
modern interconnected healthcare.
Concentration Courses
HC4301 Fundamentals of HC Information Systems
HC4310 Electronic Health Records
HC4315 Interconnected Healthcare: Telehealth, Exchanges, Robotics
HC4325 Healthcare Information Technology Applications
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Careers Related to this Concentration
Liaison positions between clinical and technical applications of healthcare IT
Transition of non-healthcare IT career to healthcare IT
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
combine with courses in Project Management
Information security for healthcare systems combine with courses in Information Systems Security for
a systems approach, or Security Management concentration in Information Security for a technical
approach
Technical Management for healthcare combine with courses in Technology Management
Data management in healthcare combine with courses in Database Design and Administration
Technical aspects of marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses
in New Media and Internet Marketing or Public Relations and Marketing
Web design for healthcare systems combine with courses in Web Design and Development
Students can complete their degree in as little as one academic year, or as much as ve years.
Discuss schedules and timelines with your academic advisor.
Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates

Masters Degree $27,408
Graduate Certicate $13,704
($571 per credit)
Flexible Schedules for Busy Adults
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Student Success Stories
From medical strategists to healthcare man-
agers, health advisors to executive leaders,
graduates of the Healthcare Leadership pro-
gram go on to a variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Take alumna Kath-
erine Blair for example; a 2011 graduate
of the Healthcare Leadership program and
Sturm College of Law at the University of
Denver, Katherine is now the Senior Policy
Advisor on Health at the Governors Ofce
in Colorado. The Healthcare Leadership
degree really provided strong foundational
understandings of the health system and how
it works, she said. To see more of Katherines
story, and to watch other alumni testimonials,
visit universitycollege.du.edu.
The greatest benet I received [in earning my masters degree in Healthcare Leader-
ship] was learning to analyze the nancial condition of my clinic, along with the impact
of the Affordable Care Act. Having the goal of a Masters of Professional Studies de-
gree gave me the incentive to spend long hours gathering data, comparing numbers
from prior years, and thinking about where I had been and where I want to go. My
clinic managers are so thankful for my new interest in the behind-the-business aspect
of medicine! Physician
The classes that I have taken throughout this program have been so useful as a health-
care leader in my full time job. The classes here taught me not only to be a better and
more effective leader, but I now understand the value of all the elements in healthcare
leadership, such as leadership development, healthcare systems, laws, ethics, and the
new Affordable Care Act. Registered Nurse
I am challenged to think about our delivery of healthcare and how it impacts our com-
munity. Personally it has equipped me to lead as a healthcare provider in advocating
for expanding services for the communities that I serve. And as adjunct faculty for Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing students, I hope that I help to plant a seed of understanding
of the importance of the nurses role in legislation and how it impacts patients and the
professionals that serve them. Registered Nurse
The program was very conducive to someone who is working full time in the busy
medical eld. I have really enjoyed the program. I found every class very interesting
and informative. Practice Manager
The program taught me the difference between management and leadership along
with letting me see diversication within the healthcare world. I have been able to meet
those who are in all different areas of the healthcare arena including, administration,
human resources, information technology, nursing, stand-alone medical ofces, and
various entrepreneurs. Registered Nurse
I got a new job as a healthcare IT consultant in Denver, I am so happy! Healthcare
IT Consultant who transitioned from accounting
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The University of Denver consistently ranks in
the nations top 100 universities, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud
to be part of a 150-year tradition of academic
excellence and forward thinking from one of the
nations most highly regarded universities. The
university enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
University College, the college of professional
and continuing studies at the University of
Denver, is dedicated to providing education
that is designed, delivered, and priced for busy
adults. The faculty and staff understand the
challenges facing adult learners and specialize in
providing the highest quality learning experience
for working professionals. The University of
Denver and all of its academic programs hold
the highest level of accreditation by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one
of six regional accrediting bodies in the nation
the standard for universities in the United States.
Built-in multimedia with course content ranging from text and graphics, to audio and video
Customizable notication preferences and a calendar function across all courses
Easy-to-use threaded discussion boards and video messaging options
Collaborative workspaces and chat functions
Helpful 24/7 technical support
A mobile app available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads
At University College, masters degree and
graduate certicate programs are offered online
or on campus in the evenings to meet the needs
of busy adults. We understand that returning to
school challenges your schedule one lled
with work, family, and personal commitments.
Evening and online classes offer the exibility
and convenience you need to earn your degree
or certicate. Online courses are delivered
through the premier course delivery platform,
Canvas. Our goal is to deliver the most up-to-
date technology that enhances teaching and
learning in a more effective and efcient manner.
This innovative platform creates a dynamic and
integrated virtual classroom experience that
provides:
Designed, Delivered, and Priced for Busy Adults
University of Denver
See Canvas in action at youtube.com/DUcollege or scan the code.
Program Overview
Masters degrees, graduate certicates, and
individual courses for professional development
in Healthcare Leadership provide a powerful
combination of practical leadership skills and
strategic perspectives of the healthcare industry,
equipping graduates to lead and truly make a
difference in healthcare. Students are prepared to
compete in a value-driven system as they learn
collaborative and integrative techniques that
drive high-quality, cost-effective care for patients.
Graduates are uniquely qualied to assume
strategic healthcare positions in leadership roles
within the broad and dynamic eld of healthcare.
Healthcare leaders are expected to not only adapt
to the changing healthcare landscape, but also
proactively conceive strategic initiatives meant
to ensure quality care at reasonable cost. The
course of study includes a variety of leadership
principles, ethical applications, and healthcare
theories and practices. Opportunity exists for
cross-disciplinary study within the Healthcare
Leadership program and other areas of study
within University College to develop skills in
both established and emerging elds such as
healthcare security, technical and creative writing
in healthcare, environmental policy and health,
healthcare database design and evaluation, and
project management, to name a few.
Students will compare and contrast technological
solutions to current healthcare issues and systems,
as well as examine effective responses to national
and global healthcare risks. They will explore
innovative healthcare information technology,
availability and payment of treatment, legal
issues within the healthcare eld, and overall
affordability of healthcare at a micro and
macro level, as well as learn how to shape and
implement policies and facilitate communication
between varying divisions.
Healthcare Leadership Outcomes
This program prepares students to:

Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings
Develop the ability to create solutions to address the current trends and challenges in healthcare
Identify and evaluate major healthcare reform efforts and proposals
Compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems
Articulate responses to national and global healthcare challenges
Identify ethical and legal considerations pertinent to the delivery of healthcare
Explore your degree options and build the degree that will help you reach your goals
using the online Degree Builder interactive tool at universitycollege.du.edu
Build a Degree to Fit Your Needs
Degree Plans with Attention to Career Development
The structure of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
program is intended to provide exibility in
creating a course of study that uniquely addresses
your professional growth and development. Youll
work directly with a personal academic advisor
when building your degree plana plan that
allows for a custom designed academic program
with practical application to the job market.
The program is equally suited to experienced
clinicians, practitioners, and administrators in
healthcare or legal professions, students on
a career trajectory directly from college, and
individuals looking for additional educational
experience prior to medical, nursing, dental, or
law school. In addition, the program serves as a
transition for those established in a non-healthcare
career who wish to expand their area of expertise
into the healthcare arena. If you have a particular
need for a professional certication, discuss the
requirements with your advisor to determine
the adaptability of your course of study to those
requirements. Internships are also available and
your capstone can be structured to align with and
enhance career advancement.
Individual Courses for Professional Development
Up to three individual courses for professional development (admission not required) audit (non-credit)
or for transferable graduate credit; may be applied later to certicate or masters degree students.
Graduate Certicates (24 credits/6 courses)
Graduate Certicate (admission required) free-standing academic credential based on single
concentration; fully transferable credits; may be applied later to masters degree.
4 Required Concentration Courses
Two Additional Courses of Your Choice
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
These three courses are intended to be completed in the rst 2-3 quarters of enrollment and help
students understand the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction within a eld.
HC4000 Healthcare Systems and the Regulatory Environment
HC4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
HC4220 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Research Practices and Applications Course (4 credit hours)
This course is a required rst course for all masters students. Content focuses on research methods and
measurement applicable to the professional workplace, writing standards for University College, and
understanding the role of the capstone in the masters degree.
Concentration Courses (16 credit hours)
Focus on a specic professional area within the larger industry sector.
Further Studies/Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.
Capstone Course/Project (4 credit hours)
The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.
Masters Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)
1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses
4 Concentration Courses
3 Further Studies/Elective Courses
1 Capstone Course/Project
Masters Degree (admission required) focused on central theme of Healthcare Leadership with a
concentration of your choice. Note: Some courses require approval.
Students explore the intersection of law and
health systems as they navigate business and
practice management in the health industry
through the masters concentration and gradu-
ate certicate in Managing Legal Issues in
Healthcare.
This program provides legal professionals,
health providers, practice managers, health-
care administrators and others with the con-
centrated knowledge of how law and medi-
cine must work in cooperation to deliver better
health, better care, and lower costs while ensur-
ing patient safety. Students interested in policy
and advocacy nd this concentration applica-
ble to career advancement.
Acquire specialized skills related to the eco-
nomic and legal structures associated with
healthcare systems and delivery mechanisms
in order to assess and respond to common le-
gal and policy issues facing health organiza-
tions. Principles of change management will be
applied throughout all coursework to provide
leadership skills necessary to develop, facili-
tate, and maintain change across health sys-
tems.
The curriculum focuses on legal and policy is-
sues including transactional law, professional
liability, professional review, patient privacy,
and anti-discriminationall discussed in rela-
tion to both inpatient and outpatient facilities
and providers. Unique legal concerns related
to academic and entrepreneurial medicine are
addressed including research regulations, intel-
lectual property, and product development.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4400 Legal Issues: Healthcare Providers and Facilities
HC4410 Legal Issues: Healthcare Research, Development and Entrepreneurism
HC4420 Legal Issues: Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Addition of legal issues in healthcare to an existing law practice or paralegal profession
Advocacy and lobbying within healthcare
Legal nurse consulting
Combine with existing JD for legal counsel to healthcare facilities
Environmental impact on healthcare combine with courses in Environmental Policy and Management
Healthcare security combine with courses in Security Management
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Healthcare entrepreneurism research, development, and marketing of new products in healthcare
Academic medicine and research
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Students acquire the skills needed to success-
fully and strategically lead within healthcare
organizations through the integrative process
of a changing healthcare industry. This con-
centration prepares students to develop and
administer strategic plans for various types
of healthcare systems. Using case based
study techniques, students explore practice
and system management, strategic planning,
and change leadership. Through analysis of
the interrelationships of value, quality, and
price, students examine the nancial state of
healthcare at the macro-level, allowing them
to better understand budgetary restraints
while striving to realize an organizations vi-
sion and goals.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4100 Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
HC4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Careers Related to this Concentration
Practice and clinic management
Leadership positions for nurses and physicians
Management and administration within healthcare systems
Advancement and redirection of careers for nurses, physicians, and pharmacists
Foundation of Fellowship requirement in American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Emergency planning combine with courses in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospital and practice security combine with courses in Organizational Security
Global health management combine with courses in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
and Global Affairs
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
Creative writing and healthcare medical narrative, medical journalism
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare human resources combine with courses in Strategic Human Resource Management
Safety net and non-prot healthcare organization combine with courses in Philanthropic Leadership
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses in Organizational
and Professional Communication
APPLY NOW AT UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.DU.EDU
The University of Denver consistently ranks in
the nations top 100 universities, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud
to be part of a 150-year tradition of academic
excellence and forward thinking from one of the
nations most highly regarded universities. The
university enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
University College, the college of professional
and continuing studies at the University of
Denver, is dedicated to providing education
that is designed, delivered, and priced for busy
adults. The faculty and staff understand the
challenges facing adult learners and specialize in
providing the highest quality learning experience
for working professionals. The University of
Denver and all of its academic programs hold
the highest level of accreditation by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one
of six regional accrediting bodies in the nation
the standard for universities in the United States.
Built-in multimedia with course content ranging from text and graphics, to audio and video
Customizable notication preferences and a calendar function across all courses
Easy-to-use threaded discussion boards and video messaging options
Collaborative workspaces and chat functions
Helpful 24/7 technical support
A mobile app available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads
At University College, masters degree and
graduate certicate programs are offered online
or on campus in the evenings to meet the needs
of busy adults. We understand that returning to
school challenges your schedule one lled
with work, family, and personal commitments.
Evening and online classes offer the exibility
and convenience you need to earn your degree
or certicate. Online courses are delivered
through the premier course delivery platform,
Canvas. Our goal is to deliver the most up-to-
date technology that enhances teaching and
learning in a more effective and efcient manner.
This innovative platform creates a dynamic and
integrated virtual classroom experience that
provides:
Designed, Delivered, and Priced for Busy Adults
University of Denver
See Canvas in action at youtube.com/DUcollege or scan the code.
Program Overview
Masters degrees, graduate certicates, and
individual courses for professional development
in Healthcare Leadership provide a powerful
combination of practical leadership skills and
strategic perspectives of the healthcare industry,
equipping graduates to lead and truly make a
difference in healthcare. Students are prepared to
compete in a value-driven system as they learn
collaborative and integrative techniques that
drive high-quality, cost-effective care for patients.
Graduates are uniquely qualied to assume
strategic healthcare positions in leadership roles
within the broad and dynamic eld of healthcare.
Healthcare leaders are expected to not only adapt
to the changing healthcare landscape, but also
proactively conceive strategic initiatives meant
to ensure quality care at reasonable cost. The
course of study includes a variety of leadership
principles, ethical applications, and healthcare
theories and practices. Opportunity exists for
cross-disciplinary study within the Healthcare
Leadership program and other areas of study
within University College to develop skills in
both established and emerging elds such as
healthcare security, technical and creative writing
in healthcare, environmental policy and health,
healthcare database design and evaluation, and
project management, to name a few.
Students will compare and contrast technological
solutions to current healthcare issues and systems,
as well as examine effective responses to national
and global healthcare risks. They will explore
innovative healthcare information technology,
availability and payment of treatment, legal
issues within the healthcare eld, and overall
affordability of healthcare at a micro and
macro level, as well as learn how to shape and
implement policies and facilitate communication
between varying divisions.
Healthcare Leadership Outcomes
This program prepares students to:

Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings
Develop the ability to create solutions to address the current trends and challenges in healthcare
Identify and evaluate major healthcare reform efforts and proposals
Compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems
Articulate responses to national and global healthcare challenges
Identify ethical and legal considerations pertinent to the delivery of healthcare
Explore your degree options and build the degree that will help you reach your goals
using the online Degree Builder interactive tool at universitycollege.du.edu
Build a Degree to Fit Your Needs
Degree Plans with Attention to Career Development
The structure of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
program is intended to provide exibility in
creating a course of study that uniquely addresses
your professional growth and development. Youll
work directly with a personal academic advisor
when building your degree plana plan that
allows for a custom designed academic program
with practical application to the job market.
The program is equally suited to experienced
clinicians, practitioners, and administrators in
healthcare or legal professions, students on
a career trajectory directly from college, and
individuals looking for additional educational
experience prior to medical, nursing, dental, or
law school. In addition, the program serves as a
transition for those established in a non-healthcare
career who wish to expand their area of expertise
into the healthcare arena. If you have a particular
need for a professional certication, discuss the
requirements with your advisor to determine
the adaptability of your course of study to those
requirements. Internships are also available and
your capstone can be structured to align with and
enhance career advancement.
Individual Courses for Professional Development
Up to three individual courses for professional development (admission not required) audit (non-credit)
or for transferable graduate credit; may be applied later to certicate or masters degree students.
Graduate Certicates (24 credits/6 courses)
Graduate Certicate (admission required) free-standing academic credential based on single
concentration; fully transferable credits; may be applied later to masters degree.
4 Required Concentration Courses
Two Additional Courses of Your Choice
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
These three courses are intended to be completed in the rst 2-3 quarters of enrollment and help
students understand the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction within a eld.
HC4000 Healthcare Systems and the Regulatory Environment
HC4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
HC4220 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Research Practices and Applications Course (4 credit hours)
This course is a required rst course for all masters students. Content focuses on research methods and
measurement applicable to the professional workplace, writing standards for University College, and
understanding the role of the capstone in the masters degree.
Concentration Courses (16 credit hours)
Focus on a specic professional area within the larger industry sector.
Further Studies/Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.
Capstone Course/Project (4 credit hours)
The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.
Masters Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)
1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses
4 Concentration Courses
3 Further Studies/Elective Courses
1 Capstone Course/Project
Masters Degree (admission required) focused on central theme of Healthcare Leadership with a
concentration of your choice. Note: Some courses require approval.
Students explore the intersection of law and
health systems as they navigate business and
practice management in the health industry
through the masters concentration and gradu-
ate certicate in Managing Legal Issues in
Healthcare.
This program provides legal professionals,
health providers, practice managers, health-
care administrators and others with the con-
centrated knowledge of how law and medi-
cine must work in cooperation to deliver better
health, better care, and lower costs while ensur-
ing patient safety. Students interested in policy
and advocacy nd this concentration applica-
ble to career advancement.
Acquire specialized skills related to the eco-
nomic and legal structures associated with
healthcare systems and delivery mechanisms
in order to assess and respond to common le-
gal and policy issues facing health organiza-
tions. Principles of change management will be
applied throughout all coursework to provide
leadership skills necessary to develop, facili-
tate, and maintain change across health sys-
tems.
The curriculum focuses on legal and policy is-
sues including transactional law, professional
liability, professional review, patient privacy,
and anti-discriminationall discussed in rela-
tion to both inpatient and outpatient facilities
and providers. Unique legal concerns related
to academic and entrepreneurial medicine are
addressed including research regulations, intel-
lectual property, and product development.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4400 Legal Issues: Healthcare Providers and Facilities
HC4410 Legal Issues: Healthcare Research, Development and Entrepreneurism
HC4420 Legal Issues: Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Addition of legal issues in healthcare to an existing law practice or paralegal profession
Advocacy and lobbying within healthcare
Legal nurse consulting
Combine with existing JD for legal counsel to healthcare facilities
Environmental impact on healthcare combine with courses in Environmental Policy and Management
Healthcare security combine with courses in Security Management
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Healthcare entrepreneurism research, development, and marketing of new products in healthcare
Academic medicine and research
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Students acquire the skills needed to success-
fully and strategically lead within healthcare
organizations through the integrative process
of a changing healthcare industry. This con-
centration prepares students to develop and
administer strategic plans for various types
of healthcare systems. Using case based
study techniques, students explore practice
and system management, strategic planning,
and change leadership. Through analysis of
the interrelationships of value, quality, and
price, students examine the nancial state of
healthcare at the macro-level, allowing them
to better understand budgetary restraints
while striving to realize an organizations vi-
sion and goals.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4100 Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
HC4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Careers Related to this Concentration
Practice and clinic management
Leadership positions for nurses and physicians
Management and administration within healthcare systems
Advancement and redirection of careers for nurses, physicians, and pharmacists
Foundation of Fellowship requirement in American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Emergency planning combine with courses in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospital and practice security combine with courses in Organizational Security
Global health management combine with courses in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
and Global Affairs
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
Creative writing and healthcare medical narrative, medical journalism
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare human resources combine with courses in Strategic Human Resource Management
Safety net and non-prot healthcare organization combine with courses in Philanthropic Leadership
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses in Organizational
and Professional Communication
APPLY NOW AT UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.DU.EDU
The University of Denver consistently ranks in
the nations top 100 universities, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud
to be part of a 150-year tradition of academic
excellence and forward thinking from one of the
nations most highly regarded universities. The
university enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
University College, the college of professional
and continuing studies at the University of
Denver, is dedicated to providing education
that is designed, delivered, and priced for busy
adults. The faculty and staff understand the
challenges facing adult learners and specialize in
providing the highest quality learning experience
for working professionals. The University of
Denver and all of its academic programs hold
the highest level of accreditation by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one
of six regional accrediting bodies in the nation
the standard for universities in the United States.
Built-in multimedia with course content ranging from text and graphics, to audio and video
Customizable notication preferences and a calendar function across all courses
Easy-to-use threaded discussion boards and video messaging options
Collaborative workspaces and chat functions
Helpful 24/7 technical support
A mobile app available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads
At University College, masters degree and
graduate certicate programs are offered online
or on campus in the evenings to meet the needs
of busy adults. We understand that returning to
school challenges your schedule one lled
with work, family, and personal commitments.
Evening and online classes offer the exibility
and convenience you need to earn your degree
or certicate. Online courses are delivered
through the premier course delivery platform,
Canvas. Our goal is to deliver the most up-to-
date technology that enhances teaching and
learning in a more effective and efcient manner.
This innovative platform creates a dynamic and
integrated virtual classroom experience that
provides:
Designed, Delivered, and Priced for Busy Adults
University of Denver
See Canvas in action at youtube.com/DUcollege or scan the code.
Program Overview
Masters degrees, graduate certicates, and
individual courses for professional development
in Healthcare Leadership provide a powerful
combination of practical leadership skills and
strategic perspectives of the healthcare industry,
equipping graduates to lead and truly make a
difference in healthcare. Students are prepared to
compete in a value-driven system as they learn
collaborative and integrative techniques that
drive high-quality, cost-effective care for patients.
Graduates are uniquely qualied to assume
strategic healthcare positions in leadership roles
within the broad and dynamic eld of healthcare.
Healthcare leaders are expected to not only adapt
to the changing healthcare landscape, but also
proactively conceive strategic initiatives meant
to ensure quality care at reasonable cost. The
course of study includes a variety of leadership
principles, ethical applications, and healthcare
theories and practices. Opportunity exists for
cross-disciplinary study within the Healthcare
Leadership program and other areas of study
within University College to develop skills in
both established and emerging elds such as
healthcare security, technical and creative writing
in healthcare, environmental policy and health,
healthcare database design and evaluation, and
project management, to name a few.
Students will compare and contrast technological
solutions to current healthcare issues and systems,
as well as examine effective responses to national
and global healthcare risks. They will explore
innovative healthcare information technology,
availability and payment of treatment, legal
issues within the healthcare eld, and overall
affordability of healthcare at a micro and
macro level, as well as learn how to shape and
implement policies and facilitate communication
between varying divisions.
Healthcare Leadership Outcomes
This program prepares students to:

Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings
Develop the ability to create solutions to address the current trends and challenges in healthcare
Identify and evaluate major healthcare reform efforts and proposals
Compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems
Articulate responses to national and global healthcare challenges
Identify ethical and legal considerations pertinent to the delivery of healthcare
Explore your degree options and build the degree that will help you reach your goals
using the online Degree Builder interactive tool at universitycollege.du.edu
Build a Degree to Fit Your Needs
Degree Plans with Attention to Career Development
The structure of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
program is intended to provide exibility in
creating a course of study that uniquely addresses
your professional growth and development. Youll
work directly with a personal academic advisor
when building your degree plana plan that
allows for a custom designed academic program
with practical application to the job market.
The program is equally suited to experienced
clinicians, practitioners, and administrators in
healthcare or legal professions, students on
a career trajectory directly from college, and
individuals looking for additional educational
experience prior to medical, nursing, dental, or
law school. In addition, the program serves as a
transition for those established in a non-healthcare
career who wish to expand their area of expertise
into the healthcare arena. If you have a particular
need for a professional certication, discuss the
requirements with your advisor to determine
the adaptability of your course of study to those
requirements. Internships are also available and
your capstone can be structured to align with and
enhance career advancement.
Individual Courses for Professional Development
Up to three individual courses for professional development (admission not required) audit (non-credit)
or for transferable graduate credit; may be applied later to certicate or masters degree students.
Graduate Certicates (24 credits/6 courses)
Graduate Certicate (admission required) free-standing academic credential based on single
concentration; fully transferable credits; may be applied later to masters degree.
4 Required Concentration Courses
Two Additional Courses of Your Choice
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
These three courses are intended to be completed in the rst 2-3 quarters of enrollment and help
students understand the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction within a eld.
HC4000 Healthcare Systems and the Regulatory Environment
HC4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
HC4220 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Research Practices and Applications Course (4 credit hours)
This course is a required rst course for all masters students. Content focuses on research methods and
measurement applicable to the professional workplace, writing standards for University College, and
understanding the role of the capstone in the masters degree.
Concentration Courses (16 credit hours)
Focus on a specic professional area within the larger industry sector.
Further Studies/Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.
Capstone Course/Project (4 credit hours)
The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.
Masters Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)
1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses
4 Concentration Courses
3 Further Studies/Elective Courses
1 Capstone Course/Project
Masters Degree (admission required) focused on central theme of Healthcare Leadership with a
concentration of your choice. Note: Some courses require approval.
Students explore the intersection of law and
health systems as they navigate business and
practice management in the health industry
through the masters concentration and gradu-
ate certicate in Managing Legal Issues in
Healthcare.
This program provides legal professionals,
health providers, practice managers, health-
care administrators and others with the con-
centrated knowledge of how law and medi-
cine must work in cooperation to deliver better
health, better care, and lower costs while ensur-
ing patient safety. Students interested in policy
and advocacy nd this concentration applica-
ble to career advancement.
Acquire specialized skills related to the eco-
nomic and legal structures associated with
healthcare systems and delivery mechanisms
in order to assess and respond to common le-
gal and policy issues facing health organiza-
tions. Principles of change management will be
applied throughout all coursework to provide
leadership skills necessary to develop, facili-
tate, and maintain change across health sys-
tems.
The curriculum focuses on legal and policy is-
sues including transactional law, professional
liability, professional review, patient privacy,
and anti-discriminationall discussed in rela-
tion to both inpatient and outpatient facilities
and providers. Unique legal concerns related
to academic and entrepreneurial medicine are
addressed including research regulations, intel-
lectual property, and product development.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4400 Legal Issues: Healthcare Providers and Facilities
HC4410 Legal Issues: Healthcare Research, Development and Entrepreneurism
HC4420 Legal Issues: Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Addition of legal issues in healthcare to an existing law practice or paralegal profession
Advocacy and lobbying within healthcare
Legal nurse consulting
Combine with existing JD for legal counsel to healthcare facilities
Environmental impact on healthcare combine with courses in Environmental Policy and Management
Healthcare security combine with courses in Security Management
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Healthcare entrepreneurism research, development, and marketing of new products in healthcare
Academic medicine and research
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Students acquire the skills needed to success-
fully and strategically lead within healthcare
organizations through the integrative process
of a changing healthcare industry. This con-
centration prepares students to develop and
administer strategic plans for various types
of healthcare systems. Using case based
study techniques, students explore practice
and system management, strategic planning,
and change leadership. Through analysis of
the interrelationships of value, quality, and
price, students examine the nancial state of
healthcare at the macro-level, allowing them
to better understand budgetary restraints
while striving to realize an organizations vi-
sion and goals.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4100 Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
HC4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Careers Related to this Concentration
Practice and clinic management
Leadership positions for nurses and physicians
Management and administration within healthcare systems
Advancement and redirection of careers for nurses, physicians, and pharmacists
Foundation of Fellowship requirement in American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Emergency planning combine with courses in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospital and practice security combine with courses in Organizational Security
Global health management combine with courses in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
and Global Affairs
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
Creative writing and healthcare medical narrative, medical journalism
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare human resources combine with courses in Strategic Human Resource Management
Safety net and non-prot healthcare organization combine with courses in Philanthropic Leadership
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses in Organizational
and Professional Communication
APPLY NOW AT UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.DU.EDU
The University of Denver consistently ranks in
the nations top 100 universities, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud
to be part of a 150-year tradition of academic
excellence and forward thinking from one of the
nations most highly regarded universities. The
university enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
University College, the college of professional
and continuing studies at the University of
Denver, is dedicated to providing education
that is designed, delivered, and priced for busy
adults. The faculty and staff understand the
challenges facing adult learners and specialize in
providing the highest quality learning experience
for working professionals. The University of
Denver and all of its academic programs hold
the highest level of accreditation by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one
of six regional accrediting bodies in the nation
the standard for universities in the United States.
Built-in multimedia with course content ranging from text and graphics, to audio and video
Customizable notication preferences and a calendar function across all courses
Easy-to-use threaded discussion boards and video messaging options
Collaborative workspaces and chat functions
Helpful 24/7 technical support
A mobile app available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads
At University College, masters degree and
graduate certicate programs are offered online
or on campus in the evenings to meet the needs
of busy adults. We understand that returning to
school challenges your schedule one lled
with work, family, and personal commitments.
Evening and online classes offer the exibility
and convenience you need to earn your degree
or certicate. Online courses are delivered
through the premier course delivery platform,
Canvas. Our goal is to deliver the most up-to-
date technology that enhances teaching and
learning in a more effective and efcient manner.
This innovative platform creates a dynamic and
integrated virtual classroom experience that
provides:
Designed, Delivered, and Priced for Busy Adults
University of Denver
See Canvas in action at youtube.com/DUcollege or scan the code.
Program Overview
Masters degrees, graduate certicates, and
individual courses for professional development
in Healthcare Leadership provide a powerful
combination of practical leadership skills and
strategic perspectives of the healthcare industry,
equipping graduates to lead and truly make a
difference in healthcare. Students are prepared to
compete in a value-driven system as they learn
collaborative and integrative techniques that
drive high-quality, cost-effective care for patients.
Graduates are uniquely qualied to assume
strategic healthcare positions in leadership roles
within the broad and dynamic eld of healthcare.
Healthcare leaders are expected to not only adapt
to the changing healthcare landscape, but also
proactively conceive strategic initiatives meant
to ensure quality care at reasonable cost. The
course of study includes a variety of leadership
principles, ethical applications, and healthcare
theories and practices. Opportunity exists for
cross-disciplinary study within the Healthcare
Leadership program and other areas of study
within University College to develop skills in
both established and emerging elds such as
healthcare security, technical and creative writing
in healthcare, environmental policy and health,
healthcare database design and evaluation, and
project management, to name a few.
Students will compare and contrast technological
solutions to current healthcare issues and systems,
as well as examine effective responses to national
and global healthcare risks. They will explore
innovative healthcare information technology,
availability and payment of treatment, legal
issues within the healthcare eld, and overall
affordability of healthcare at a micro and
macro level, as well as learn how to shape and
implement policies and facilitate communication
between varying divisions.
Healthcare Leadership Outcomes
This program prepares students to:

Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings
Develop the ability to create solutions to address the current trends and challenges in healthcare
Identify and evaluate major healthcare reform efforts and proposals
Compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems
Articulate responses to national and global healthcare challenges
Identify ethical and legal considerations pertinent to the delivery of healthcare
Explore your degree options and build the degree that will help you reach your goals
using the online Degree Builder interactive tool at universitycollege.du.edu
Build a Degree to Fit Your Needs
Degree Plans with Attention to Career Development
The structure of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
program is intended to provide exibility in
creating a course of study that uniquely addresses
your professional growth and development. Youll
work directly with a personal academic advisor
when building your degree plana plan that
allows for a custom designed academic program
with practical application to the job market.
The program is equally suited to experienced
clinicians, practitioners, and administrators in
healthcare or legal professions, students on
a career trajectory directly from college, and
individuals looking for additional educational
experience prior to medical, nursing, dental, or
law school. In addition, the program serves as a
transition for those established in a non-healthcare
career who wish to expand their area of expertise
into the healthcare arena. If you have a particular
need for a professional certication, discuss the
requirements with your advisor to determine
the adaptability of your course of study to those
requirements. Internships are also available and
your capstone can be structured to align with and
enhance career advancement.
Individual Courses for Professional Development
Up to three individual courses for professional development (admission not required) audit (non-credit)
or for transferable graduate credit; may be applied later to certicate or masters degree students.
Graduate Certicates (24 credits/6 courses)
Graduate Certicate (admission required) free-standing academic credential based on single
concentration; fully transferable credits; may be applied later to masters degree.
4 Required Concentration Courses
Two Additional Courses of Your Choice
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
These three courses are intended to be completed in the rst 2-3 quarters of enrollment and help
students understand the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction within a eld.
HC4000 Healthcare Systems and the Regulatory Environment
HC4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
HC4220 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Research Practices and Applications Course (4 credit hours)
This course is a required rst course for all masters students. Content focuses on research methods and
measurement applicable to the professional workplace, writing standards for University College, and
understanding the role of the capstone in the masters degree.
Concentration Courses (16 credit hours)
Focus on a specic professional area within the larger industry sector.
Further Studies/Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.
Capstone Course/Project (4 credit hours)
The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.
Masters Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)
1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses
4 Concentration Courses
3 Further Studies/Elective Courses
1 Capstone Course/Project
Masters Degree (admission required) focused on central theme of Healthcare Leadership with a
concentration of your choice. Note: Some courses require approval.
Students explore the intersection of law and
health systems as they navigate business and
practice management in the health industry
through the masters concentration and gradu-
ate certicate in Managing Legal Issues in
Healthcare.
This program provides legal professionals,
health providers, practice managers, health-
care administrators and others with the con-
centrated knowledge of how law and medi-
cine must work in cooperation to deliver better
health, better care, and lower costs while ensur-
ing patient safety. Students interested in policy
and advocacy nd this concentration applica-
ble to career advancement.
Acquire specialized skills related to the eco-
nomic and legal structures associated with
healthcare systems and delivery mechanisms
in order to assess and respond to common le-
gal and policy issues facing health organiza-
tions. Principles of change management will be
applied throughout all coursework to provide
leadership skills necessary to develop, facili-
tate, and maintain change across health sys-
tems.
The curriculum focuses on legal and policy is-
sues including transactional law, professional
liability, professional review, patient privacy,
and anti-discriminationall discussed in rela-
tion to both inpatient and outpatient facilities
and providers. Unique legal concerns related
to academic and entrepreneurial medicine are
addressed including research regulations, intel-
lectual property, and product development.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4400 Legal Issues: Healthcare Providers and Facilities
HC4410 Legal Issues: Healthcare Research, Development and Entrepreneurism
HC4420 Legal Issues: Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Addition of legal issues in healthcare to an existing law practice or paralegal profession
Advocacy and lobbying within healthcare
Legal nurse consulting
Combine with existing JD for legal counsel to healthcare facilities
Environmental impact on healthcare combine with courses in Environmental Policy and Management
Healthcare security combine with courses in Security Management
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Healthcare entrepreneurism research, development, and marketing of new products in healthcare
Academic medicine and research
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Students acquire the skills needed to success-
fully and strategically lead within healthcare
organizations through the integrative process
of a changing healthcare industry. This con-
centration prepares students to develop and
administer strategic plans for various types
of healthcare systems. Using case based
study techniques, students explore practice
and system management, strategic planning,
and change leadership. Through analysis of
the interrelationships of value, quality, and
price, students examine the nancial state of
healthcare at the macro-level, allowing them
to better understand budgetary restraints
while striving to realize an organizations vi-
sion and goals.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4100 Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
HC4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Careers Related to this Concentration
Practice and clinic management
Leadership positions for nurses and physicians
Management and administration within healthcare systems
Advancement and redirection of careers for nurses, physicians, and pharmacists
Foundation of Fellowship requirement in American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Emergency planning combine with courses in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospital and practice security combine with courses in Organizational Security
Global health management combine with courses in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
and Global Affairs
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
Creative writing and healthcare medical narrative, medical journalism
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare human resources combine with courses in Strategic Human Resource Management
Safety net and non-prot healthcare organization combine with courses in Philanthropic Leadership
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses in Organizational
and Professional Communication
APPLY NOW AT UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.DU.EDU
The University of Denver consistently ranks in
the nations top 100 universities, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud
to be part of a 150-year tradition of academic
excellence and forward thinking from one of the
nations most highly regarded universities. The
university enrolls approximately 11,500 students
in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
University College, the college of professional
and continuing studies at the University of
Denver, is dedicated to providing education
that is designed, delivered, and priced for busy
adults. The faculty and staff understand the
challenges facing adult learners and specialize in
providing the highest quality learning experience
for working professionals. The University of
Denver and all of its academic programs hold
the highest level of accreditation by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one
of six regional accrediting bodies in the nation
the standard for universities in the United States.
Built-in multimedia with course content ranging from text and graphics, to audio and video
Customizable notication preferences and a calendar function across all courses
Easy-to-use threaded discussion boards and video messaging options
Collaborative workspaces and chat functions
Helpful 24/7 technical support
A mobile app available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads
At University College, masters degree and
graduate certicate programs are offered online
or on campus in the evenings to meet the needs
of busy adults. We understand that returning to
school challenges your schedule one lled
with work, family, and personal commitments.
Evening and online classes offer the exibility
and convenience you need to earn your degree
or certicate. Online courses are delivered
through the premier course delivery platform,
Canvas. Our goal is to deliver the most up-to-
date technology that enhances teaching and
learning in a more effective and efcient manner.
This innovative platform creates a dynamic and
integrated virtual classroom experience that
provides:
Designed, Delivered, and Priced for Busy Adults
University of Denver
See Canvas in action at youtube.com/DUcollege or scan the code.
Program Overview
Masters degrees, graduate certicates, and
individual courses for professional development
in Healthcare Leadership provide a powerful
combination of practical leadership skills and
strategic perspectives of the healthcare industry,
equipping graduates to lead and truly make a
difference in healthcare. Students are prepared to
compete in a value-driven system as they learn
collaborative and integrative techniques that
drive high-quality, cost-effective care for patients.
Graduates are uniquely qualied to assume
strategic healthcare positions in leadership roles
within the broad and dynamic eld of healthcare.
Healthcare leaders are expected to not only adapt
to the changing healthcare landscape, but also
proactively conceive strategic initiatives meant
to ensure quality care at reasonable cost. The
course of study includes a variety of leadership
principles, ethical applications, and healthcare
theories and practices. Opportunity exists for
cross-disciplinary study within the Healthcare
Leadership program and other areas of study
within University College to develop skills in
both established and emerging elds such as
healthcare security, technical and creative writing
in healthcare, environmental policy and health,
healthcare database design and evaluation, and
project management, to name a few.
Students will compare and contrast technological
solutions to current healthcare issues and systems,
as well as examine effective responses to national
and global healthcare risks. They will explore
innovative healthcare information technology,
availability and payment of treatment, legal
issues within the healthcare eld, and overall
affordability of healthcare at a micro and
macro level, as well as learn how to shape and
implement policies and facilitate communication
between varying divisions.
Healthcare Leadership Outcomes
This program prepares students to:

Manage and lead in a variety of healthcare settings
Develop the ability to create solutions to address the current trends and challenges in healthcare
Identify and evaluate major healthcare reform efforts and proposals
Compare and contrast technological solutions to current issues in healthcare systems
Articulate responses to national and global healthcare challenges
Identify ethical and legal considerations pertinent to the delivery of healthcare
Explore your degree options and build the degree that will help you reach your goals
using the online Degree Builder interactive tool at universitycollege.du.edu
Build a Degree to Fit Your Needs
Degree Plans with Attention to Career Development
The structure of the Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
program is intended to provide exibility in
creating a course of study that uniquely addresses
your professional growth and development. Youll
work directly with a personal academic advisor
when building your degree plana plan that
allows for a custom designed academic program
with practical application to the job market.
The program is equally suited to experienced
clinicians, practitioners, and administrators in
healthcare or legal professions, students on
a career trajectory directly from college, and
individuals looking for additional educational
experience prior to medical, nursing, dental, or
law school. In addition, the program serves as a
transition for those established in a non-healthcare
career who wish to expand their area of expertise
into the healthcare arena. If you have a particular
need for a professional certication, discuss the
requirements with your advisor to determine
the adaptability of your course of study to those
requirements. Internships are also available and
your capstone can be structured to align with and
enhance career advancement.
Individual Courses for Professional Development
Up to three individual courses for professional development (admission not required) audit (non-credit)
or for transferable graduate credit; may be applied later to certicate or masters degree students.
Graduate Certicates (24 credits/6 courses)
Graduate Certicate (admission required) free-standing academic credential based on single
concentration; fully transferable credits; may be applied later to masters degree.
4 Required Concentration Courses
Two Additional Courses of Your Choice
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
These three courses are intended to be completed in the rst 2-3 quarters of enrollment and help
students understand the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction within a eld.
HC4000 Healthcare Systems and the Regulatory Environment
HC4010 Healthcare Communication and Leadership
HC4220 Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
Research Practices and Applications Course (4 credit hours)
This course is a required rst course for all masters students. Content focuses on research methods and
measurement applicable to the professional workplace, writing standards for University College, and
understanding the role of the capstone in the masters degree.
Concentration Courses (16 credit hours)
Focus on a specic professional area within the larger industry sector.
Further Studies/Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.
Capstone Course/Project (4 credit hours)
The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.
Masters Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)
1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses
4 Concentration Courses
3 Further Studies/Elective Courses
1 Capstone Course/Project
Masters Degree (admission required) focused on central theme of Healthcare Leadership with a
concentration of your choice. Note: Some courses require approval.
Students explore the intersection of law and
health systems as they navigate business and
practice management in the health industry
through the masters concentration and gradu-
ate certicate in Managing Legal Issues in
Healthcare.
This program provides legal professionals,
health providers, practice managers, health-
care administrators and others with the con-
centrated knowledge of how law and medi-
cine must work in cooperation to deliver better
health, better care, and lower costs while ensur-
ing patient safety. Students interested in policy
and advocacy nd this concentration applica-
ble to career advancement.
Acquire specialized skills related to the eco-
nomic and legal structures associated with
healthcare systems and delivery mechanisms
in order to assess and respond to common le-
gal and policy issues facing health organiza-
tions. Principles of change management will be
applied throughout all coursework to provide
leadership skills necessary to develop, facili-
tate, and maintain change across health sys-
tems.
The curriculum focuses on legal and policy is-
sues including transactional law, professional
liability, professional review, patient privacy,
and anti-discriminationall discussed in rela-
tion to both inpatient and outpatient facilities
and providers. Unique legal concerns related
to academic and entrepreneurial medicine are
addressed including research regulations, intel-
lectual property, and product development.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4400 Legal Issues: Healthcare Providers and Facilities
HC4410 Legal Issues: Healthcare Research, Development and Entrepreneurism
HC4420 Legal Issues: Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Addition of legal issues in healthcare to an existing law practice or paralegal profession
Advocacy and lobbying within healthcare
Legal nurse consulting
Combine with existing JD for legal counsel to healthcare facilities
Environmental impact on healthcare combine with courses in Environmental Policy and Management
Healthcare security combine with courses in Security Management
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Healthcare entrepreneurism research, development, and marketing of new products in healthcare
Academic medicine and research
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Students acquire the skills needed to success-
fully and strategically lead within healthcare
organizations through the integrative process
of a changing healthcare industry. This con-
centration prepares students to develop and
administer strategic plans for various types
of healthcare systems. Using case based
study techniques, students explore practice
and system management, strategic planning,
and change leadership. Through analysis of
the interrelationships of value, quality, and
price, students examine the nancial state of
healthcare at the macro-level, allowing them
to better understand budgetary restraints
while striving to realize an organizations vi-
sion and goals.
Concentration Courses
HC4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC4100 Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
HC4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Careers Related to this Concentration
Practice and clinic management
Leadership positions for nurses and physicians
Management and administration within healthcare systems
Advancement and redirection of careers for nurses, physicians, and pharmacists
Foundation of Fellowship requirement in American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Emergency planning combine with courses in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospital and practice security combine with courses in Organizational Security
Global health management combine with courses in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
and Global Affairs
Healthcare dispute mediation combine with courses in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
Creative writing and healthcare medical narrative, medical journalism
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare human resources combine with courses in Strategic Human Resource Management
Safety net and non-prot healthcare organization combine with courses in Philanthropic Leadership
Transition of non-healthcare careers (such as business degrees, marketing, advertising) to healthcare
Marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses in Organizational
and Professional Communication

MASTERS DEGREE & CERTIFICATES FOR BUSY ADULTS
EVENINGS & ONLINE
Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Students acquire the essential tools necessary
to become leaders who help shape, interpret,
and implement policies and regulations that
impact a value-driven healthcare system. Im-
prove your understanding of healthcare sys-
tems, legislative procedures, and trends as
they relate to healthcare regulatory systems
and public policy. Students examine the re-
lationship between public policy, the patient
as the consumer, and the impact of culture on
the formation of policy and practice within
a transitioning healthcare environment. Ca-
reer-relevant courses provide students with
the knowledge and tools to help them achieve
leadership with a pulse on the dynamism in
healthcare and continuing emergence of re-
form leading to changes in healthcare policy.
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Concentration Courses
HC4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC4210 Healthcare Professional Standards and Quality Improvement
HC4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC4230 Public Policy Implications for Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Policymaker for non-prot, government, and private healthcare entities
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare advocacy and lobbying
Advisory positions in the government and public sector
Management and fundraising positions in the non-prot healthcare sector combine with courses in
Philanthropic Leadership
Technical writing for healthcare policy combine with courses in Creative Writing
Quality positions in healthcare acquire body of knowledge and preparation for National Association
for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) CPHQ certifying exam
Policymaking in health and environment combine with courses in Environment, Health and Safety
Transition of non-healthcare careers to healthcare, especially for prior non-prot and public sector careers
Students stay at the cutting-edge of emerging
healthcare information technology and tele-
health with a masters degree concentration
by learning how technology affects and im-
proves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient
records, and nancial transactions. Students
gain high-level knowledge of the interoper-
ability of healthcare information systems,
the benets and barriers associated with
electronic health records systems, and the
emerging use of distance medicine. Innova-
tive classes cover how to reduce costs and
improve access to quality healthcare through
technologies that comprise the framework of
modern interconnected healthcare.
Concentration Courses
HC4301 Fundamentals of HC Information Systems
HC4310 Electronic Health Records
HC4315 Interconnected Healthcare: Telehealth, Exchanges, Robotics
HC4325 Healthcare Information Technology Applications
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Careers Related to this Concentration
Liaison positions between clinical and technical applications of healthcare IT
Transition of non-healthcare IT career to healthcare IT
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
combine with courses in Project Management
Information security for healthcare systems combine with courses in Information Systems Security for
a systems approach, or Security Management concentration in Information Security for a technical
approach
Technical Management for healthcare combine with courses in Technology Management
Data management in healthcare combine with courses in Database Design and Administration
Technical aspects of marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses
in New Media and Internet Marketing or Public Relations and Marketing
Web design for healthcare systems combine with courses in Web Design and Development
Students can complete their degree in as little as one academic year, or as much as ve years.
Discuss schedules and timelines with your academic advisor.
Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates

Masters Degree $27,408
Graduate Certicate $13,704
($571 per credit)
Flexible Schedules for Busy Adults
303-871-2291
800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege
facebook.com/DUcollege
Call, click, or connect with University College for more information:
Student Success Stories
From medical strategists to healthcare man-
agers, health advisors to executive leaders,
graduates of the Healthcare Leadership pro-
gram go on to a variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Take alumna Kath-
erine Blair for example; a 2011 graduate
of the Healthcare Leadership program and
Sturm College of Law at the University of
Denver, Katherine is now the Senior Policy
Advisor on Health at the Governors Ofce
in Colorado. The Healthcare Leadership
degree really provided strong foundational
understandings of the health system and how
it works, she said. To see more of Katherines
story, and to watch other alumni testimonials,
visit universitycollege.du.edu.
The greatest benet I received [in earning my masters degree in Healthcare Leader-
ship] was learning to analyze the nancial condition of my clinic, along with the impact
of the Affordable Care Act. Having the goal of a Masters of Professional Studies de-
gree gave me the incentive to spend long hours gathering data, comparing numbers
from prior years, and thinking about where I had been and where I want to go. My
clinic managers are so thankful for my new interest in the behind-the-business aspect
of medicine! Physician
The classes that I have taken throughout this program have been so useful as a health-
care leader in my full time job. The classes here taught me not only to be a better and
more effective leader, but I now understand the value of all the elements in healthcare
leadership, such as leadership development, healthcare systems, laws, ethics, and the
new Affordable Care Act. Registered Nurse
I am challenged to think about our delivery of healthcare and how it impacts our com-
munity. Personally it has equipped me to lead as a healthcare provider in advocating
for expanding services for the communities that I serve. And as adjunct faculty for Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing students, I hope that I help to plant a seed of understanding
of the importance of the nurses role in legislation and how it impacts patients and the
professionals that serve them. Registered Nurse
The program was very conducive to someone who is working full time in the busy
medical eld. I have really enjoyed the program. I found every class very interesting
and informative. Practice Manager
The program taught me the difference between management and leadership along
with letting me see diversication within the healthcare world. I have been able to meet
those who are in all different areas of the healthcare arena including, administration,
human resources, information technology, nursing, stand-alone medical ofces, and
various entrepreneurs. Registered Nurse
I got a new job as a healthcare IT consultant in Denver, I am so happy! Healthcare
IT Consultant who transitioned from accounting

MASTERS DEGREE & CERTIFICATES FOR BUSY ADULTS
EVENINGS & ONLINE
Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Students acquire the essential tools necessary
to become leaders who help shape, interpret,
and implement policies and regulations that
impact a value-driven healthcare system. Im-
prove your understanding of healthcare sys-
tems, legislative procedures, and trends as
they relate to healthcare regulatory systems
and public policy. Students examine the re-
lationship between public policy, the patient
as the consumer, and the impact of culture on
the formation of policy and practice within
a transitioning healthcare environment. Ca-
reer-relevant courses provide students with
the knowledge and tools to help them achieve
leadership with a pulse on the dynamism in
healthcare and continuing emergence of re-
form leading to changes in healthcare policy.
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Concentration Courses
HC4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC4210 Healthcare Professional Standards and Quality Improvement
HC4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC4230 Public Policy Implications for Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Policymaker for non-prot, government, and private healthcare entities
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare advocacy and lobbying
Advisory positions in the government and public sector
Management and fundraising positions in the non-prot healthcare sector combine with courses in
Philanthropic Leadership
Technical writing for healthcare policy combine with courses in Creative Writing
Quality positions in healthcare acquire body of knowledge and preparation for National Association
for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) CPHQ certifying exam
Policymaking in health and environment combine with courses in Environment, Health and Safety
Transition of non-healthcare careers to healthcare, especially for prior non-prot and public sector careers
Students stay at the cutting-edge of emerging
healthcare information technology and tele-
health with a masters degree concentration
by learning how technology affects and im-
proves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient
records, and nancial transactions. Students
gain high-level knowledge of the interoper-
ability of healthcare information systems,
the benets and barriers associated with
electronic health records systems, and the
emerging use of distance medicine. Innova-
tive classes cover how to reduce costs and
improve access to quality healthcare through
technologies that comprise the framework of
modern interconnected healthcare.
Concentration Courses
HC4301 Fundamentals of HC Information Systems
HC4310 Electronic Health Records
HC4315 Interconnected Healthcare: Telehealth, Exchanges, Robotics
HC4325 Healthcare Information Technology Applications
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Careers Related to this Concentration
Liaison positions between clinical and technical applications of healthcare IT
Transition of non-healthcare IT career to healthcare IT
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
combine with courses in Project Management
Information security for healthcare systems combine with courses in Information Systems Security for
a systems approach, or Security Management concentration in Information Security for a technical
approach
Technical Management for healthcare combine with courses in Technology Management
Data management in healthcare combine with courses in Database Design and Administration
Technical aspects of marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses
in New Media and Internet Marketing or Public Relations and Marketing
Web design for healthcare systems combine with courses in Web Design and Development
Students can complete their degree in as little as one academic year, or as much as ve years.
Discuss schedules and timelines with your academic advisor.
Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates

Masters Degree $27,408
Graduate Certicate $13,704
($571 per credit)
Flexible Schedules for Busy Adults
303-871-2291
800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege
facebook.com/DUcollege
Call, click, or connect with University College for more information:
Student Success Stories
From medical strategists to healthcare man-
agers, health advisors to executive leaders,
graduates of the Healthcare Leadership pro-
gram go on to a variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Take alumna Kath-
erine Blair for example; a 2011 graduate
of the Healthcare Leadership program and
Sturm College of Law at the University of
Denver, Katherine is now the Senior Policy
Advisor on Health at the Governors Ofce
in Colorado. The Healthcare Leadership
degree really provided strong foundational
understandings of the health system and how
it works, she said. To see more of Katherines
story, and to watch other alumni testimonials,
visit universitycollege.du.edu.
The greatest benet I received [in earning my masters degree in Healthcare Leader-
ship] was learning to analyze the nancial condition of my clinic, along with the impact
of the Affordable Care Act. Having the goal of a Masters of Professional Studies de-
gree gave me the incentive to spend long hours gathering data, comparing numbers
from prior years, and thinking about where I had been and where I want to go. My
clinic managers are so thankful for my new interest in the behind-the-business aspect
of medicine! Physician
The classes that I have taken throughout this program have been so useful as a health-
care leader in my full time job. The classes here taught me not only to be a better and
more effective leader, but I now understand the value of all the elements in healthcare
leadership, such as leadership development, healthcare systems, laws, ethics, and the
new Affordable Care Act. Registered Nurse
I am challenged to think about our delivery of healthcare and how it impacts our com-
munity. Personally it has equipped me to lead as a healthcare provider in advocating
for expanding services for the communities that I serve. And as adjunct faculty for Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing students, I hope that I help to plant a seed of understanding
of the importance of the nurses role in legislation and how it impacts patients and the
professionals that serve them. Registered Nurse
The program was very conducive to someone who is working full time in the busy
medical eld. I have really enjoyed the program. I found every class very interesting
and informative. Practice Manager
The program taught me the difference between management and leadership along
with letting me see diversication within the healthcare world. I have been able to meet
those who are in all different areas of the healthcare arena including, administration,
human resources, information technology, nursing, stand-alone medical ofces, and
various entrepreneurs. Registered Nurse
I got a new job as a healthcare IT consultant in Denver, I am so happy! Healthcare
IT Consultant who transitioned from accounting

MASTERS DEGREE & CERTIFICATES FOR BUSY ADULTS
EVENINGS & ONLINE
Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Students acquire the essential tools necessary
to become leaders who help shape, interpret,
and implement policies and regulations that
impact a value-driven healthcare system. Im-
prove your understanding of healthcare sys-
tems, legislative procedures, and trends as
they relate to healthcare regulatory systems
and public policy. Students examine the re-
lationship between public policy, the patient
as the consumer, and the impact of culture on
the formation of policy and practice within
a transitioning healthcare environment. Ca-
reer-relevant courses provide students with
the knowledge and tools to help them achieve
leadership with a pulse on the dynamism in
healthcare and continuing emergence of re-
form leading to changes in healthcare policy.
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Concentration Courses
HC4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC4210 Healthcare Professional Standards and Quality Improvement
HC4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC4230 Public Policy Implications for Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Policymaker for non-prot, government, and private healthcare entities
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare advocacy and lobbying
Advisory positions in the government and public sector
Management and fundraising positions in the non-prot healthcare sector combine with courses in
Philanthropic Leadership
Technical writing for healthcare policy combine with courses in Creative Writing
Quality positions in healthcare acquire body of knowledge and preparation for National Association
for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) CPHQ certifying exam
Policymaking in health and environment combine with courses in Environment, Health and Safety
Transition of non-healthcare careers to healthcare, especially for prior non-prot and public sector careers
Students stay at the cutting-edge of emerging
healthcare information technology and tele-
health with a masters degree concentration
by learning how technology affects and im-
proves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient
records, and nancial transactions. Students
gain high-level knowledge of the interoper-
ability of healthcare information systems,
the benets and barriers associated with
electronic health records systems, and the
emerging use of distance medicine. Innova-
tive classes cover how to reduce costs and
improve access to quality healthcare through
technologies that comprise the framework of
modern interconnected healthcare.
Concentration Courses
HC4301 Fundamentals of HC Information Systems
HC4310 Electronic Health Records
HC4315 Interconnected Healthcare: Telehealth, Exchanges, Robotics
HC4325 Healthcare Information Technology Applications
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Careers Related to this Concentration
Liaison positions between clinical and technical applications of healthcare IT
Transition of non-healthcare IT career to healthcare IT
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
combine with courses in Project Management
Information security for healthcare systems combine with courses in Information Systems Security for
a systems approach, or Security Management concentration in Information Security for a technical
approach
Technical Management for healthcare combine with courses in Technology Management
Data management in healthcare combine with courses in Database Design and Administration
Technical aspects of marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses
in New Media and Internet Marketing or Public Relations and Marketing
Web design for healthcare systems combine with courses in Web Design and Development
Students can complete their degree in as little as one academic year, or as much as ve years.
Discuss schedules and timelines with your academic advisor.
Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates

Masters Degree $27,408
Graduate Certicate $13,704
($571 per credit)
Flexible Schedules for Busy Adults
303-871-2291
800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege
facebook.com/DUcollege
Call, click, or connect with University College for more information:
Student Success Stories
From medical strategists to healthcare man-
agers, health advisors to executive leaders,
graduates of the Healthcare Leadership pro-
gram go on to a variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Take alumna Kath-
erine Blair for example; a 2011 graduate
of the Healthcare Leadership program and
Sturm College of Law at the University of
Denver, Katherine is now the Senior Policy
Advisor on Health at the Governors Ofce
in Colorado. The Healthcare Leadership
degree really provided strong foundational
understandings of the health system and how
it works, she said. To see more of Katherines
story, and to watch other alumni testimonials,
visit universitycollege.du.edu.
The greatest benet I received [in earning my masters degree in Healthcare Leader-
ship] was learning to analyze the nancial condition of my clinic, along with the impact
of the Affordable Care Act. Having the goal of a Masters of Professional Studies de-
gree gave me the incentive to spend long hours gathering data, comparing numbers
from prior years, and thinking about where I had been and where I want to go. My
clinic managers are so thankful for my new interest in the behind-the-business aspect
of medicine! Physician
The classes that I have taken throughout this program have been so useful as a health-
care leader in my full time job. The classes here taught me not only to be a better and
more effective leader, but I now understand the value of all the elements in healthcare
leadership, such as leadership development, healthcare systems, laws, ethics, and the
new Affordable Care Act. Registered Nurse
I am challenged to think about our delivery of healthcare and how it impacts our com-
munity. Personally it has equipped me to lead as a healthcare provider in advocating
for expanding services for the communities that I serve. And as adjunct faculty for Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing students, I hope that I help to plant a seed of understanding
of the importance of the nurses role in legislation and how it impacts patients and the
professionals that serve them. Registered Nurse
The program was very conducive to someone who is working full time in the busy
medical eld. I have really enjoyed the program. I found every class very interesting
and informative. Practice Manager
The program taught me the difference between management and leadership along
with letting me see diversication within the healthcare world. I have been able to meet
those who are in all different areas of the healthcare arena including, administration,
human resources, information technology, nursing, stand-alone medical ofces, and
various entrepreneurs. Registered Nurse
I got a new job as a healthcare IT consultant in Denver, I am so happy! Healthcare
IT Consultant who transitioned from accounting

MASTERS DEGREE & CERTIFICATES FOR BUSY ADULTS
EVENINGS & ONLINE
Healthcare Leadership
Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Students acquire the essential tools necessary
to become leaders who help shape, interpret,
and implement policies and regulations that
impact a value-driven healthcare system. Im-
prove your understanding of healthcare sys-
tems, legislative procedures, and trends as
they relate to healthcare regulatory systems
and public policy. Students examine the re-
lationship between public policy, the patient
as the consumer, and the impact of culture on
the formation of policy and practice within
a transitioning healthcare environment. Ca-
reer-relevant courses provide students with
the knowledge and tools to help them achieve
leadership with a pulse on the dynamism in
healthcare and continuing emergence of re-
form leading to changes in healthcare policy.
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Concentration Courses
HC4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC4210 Healthcare Professional Standards and Quality Improvement
HC4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC4230 Public Policy Implications for Healthcare
Careers Related to this Concentration
Policymaker for non-prot, government, and private healthcare entities
Global health careers combine with courses in Global Affairs
Healthcare advocacy and lobbying
Advisory positions in the government and public sector
Management and fundraising positions in the non-prot healthcare sector combine with courses in
Philanthropic Leadership
Technical writing for healthcare policy combine with courses in Creative Writing
Quality positions in healthcare acquire body of knowledge and preparation for National Association
for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) CPHQ certifying exam
Policymaking in health and environment combine with courses in Environment, Health and Safety
Transition of non-healthcare careers to healthcare, especially for prior non-prot and public sector careers
Students stay at the cutting-edge of emerging
healthcare information technology and tele-
health with a masters degree concentration
by learning how technology affects and im-
proves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient
records, and nancial transactions. Students
gain high-level knowledge of the interoper-
ability of healthcare information systems,
the benets and barriers associated with
electronic health records systems, and the
emerging use of distance medicine. Innova-
tive classes cover how to reduce costs and
improve access to quality healthcare through
technologies that comprise the framework of
modern interconnected healthcare.
Concentration Courses
HC4301 Fundamentals of HC Information Systems
HC4310 Electronic Health Records
HC4315 Interconnected Healthcare: Telehealth, Exchanges, Robotics
HC4325 Healthcare Information Technology Applications
Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies
Careers Related to this Concentration
Liaison positions between clinical and technical applications of healthcare IT
Transition of non-healthcare IT career to healthcare IT
Project management in healthcare (PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certication Exam)
combine with courses in Project Management
Information security for healthcare systems combine with courses in Information Systems Security for
a systems approach, or Security Management concentration in Information Security for a technical
approach
Technical Management for healthcare combine with courses in Technology Management
Data management in healthcare combine with courses in Database Design and Administration
Technical aspects of marketing, public relations, and advertising for healthcare combine with courses
in New Media and Internet Marketing or Public Relations and Marketing
Web design for healthcare systems combine with courses in Web Design and Development
Students can complete their degree in as little as one academic year, or as much as ve years.
Discuss schedules and timelines with your academic advisor.
Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates

Masters Degree $27,408
Graduate Certicate $13,704
($571 per credit)
Flexible Schedules for Busy Adults
303-871-2291
800-347-2042
ucolsupport@du.edu
universitycollege.du.edu
twitter.com/DUcollege
facebook.com/DUcollege
Call, click, or connect with University College for more information:
Student Success Stories
From medical strategists to healthcare man-
agers, health advisors to executive leaders,
graduates of the Healthcare Leadership pro-
gram go on to a variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Take alumna Kath-
erine Blair for example; a 2011 graduate
of the Healthcare Leadership program and
Sturm College of Law at the University of
Denver, Katherine is now the Senior Policy
Advisor on Health at the Governors Ofce
in Colorado. The Healthcare Leadership
degree really provided strong foundational
understandings of the health system and how
it works, she said. To see more of Katherines
story, and to watch other alumni testimonials,
visit universitycollege.du.edu.
The greatest benet I received [in earning my masters degree in Healthcare Leader-
ship] was learning to analyze the nancial condition of my clinic, along with the impact
of the Affordable Care Act. Having the goal of a Masters of Professional Studies de-
gree gave me the incentive to spend long hours gathering data, comparing numbers
from prior years, and thinking about where I had been and where I want to go. My
clinic managers are so thankful for my new interest in the behind-the-business aspect
of medicine! Physician
The classes that I have taken throughout this program have been so useful as a health-
care leader in my full time job. The classes here taught me not only to be a better and
more effective leader, but I now understand the value of all the elements in healthcare
leadership, such as leadership development, healthcare systems, laws, ethics, and the
new Affordable Care Act. Registered Nurse
I am challenged to think about our delivery of healthcare and how it impacts our com-
munity. Personally it has equipped me to lead as a healthcare provider in advocating
for expanding services for the communities that I serve. And as adjunct faculty for Bach-
elor of Science in Nursing students, I hope that I help to plant a seed of understanding
of the importance of the nurses role in legislation and how it impacts patients and the
professionals that serve them. Registered Nurse
The program was very conducive to someone who is working full time in the busy
medical eld. I have really enjoyed the program. I found every class very interesting
and informative. Practice Manager
The program taught me the difference between management and leadership along
with letting me see diversication within the healthcare world. I have been able to meet
those who are in all different areas of the healthcare arena including, administration,
human resources, information technology, nursing, stand-alone medical ofces, and
various entrepreneurs. Registered Nurse
I got a new job as a healthcare IT consultant in Denver, I am so happy! Healthcare
IT Consultant who transitioned from accounting