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AI Adoption: 3 Strategies that Emphasize the Human Element

To truly integrate AI into business operations, organizations must take a structured approach that emphasizes the human side of AI adoption.

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University College is now the College of Professional Studies

The University of Denver’s University College is changing its name to the College of Professional Studies.

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New Digital Badge: Leveraging AI for Strategic HR

Our newest badge, Leveraging AI for Strategic HR, builds key skills in leveraging and managing artificial intelligence within human resources functions like recruitment, retention, talent development, benefits design, and employee relations.

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Strategic Cloud Integration: Essential Tips for Leaders

The University of Denver's IT Cybersecurity Management program teaches how to implement cloud computing while considering security, organizational strategy, and cost.

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Military Veteran Finds Career-Ready Education at the College of Professional Studies

Air Force veteran Noah Washko didn’t take long to decide that the University of Denver’s College of Professional Studies was the ideal place to get his master’s degree. He’d already seen DU’s...

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Guest Post: Avoiding Online Scams

On November 11, Scott Henke will teach a class for DU’s Enrichment Program called How to Detect and Avoid Internet Scams and Identity Theft.

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Two Pillars of Technology Leadership: Mission Clarity and Talent Management

Tech exec, Denver city leader, and DU instructor Al Gardner shares a guest post on what he sees as two key elements of technology leadership.

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Guest Post: It’s Time to Get Savvy on AI Use and Security Risks

Unless AI end-users and employees are well educated on appropriate AI use, it’s increasingly likely that AI-driven vulnerabilities will be exposed.

When Everything Can Be Mapped, Maps are Everything

Joseph Kerski, a GIS adjunct faculty member and Enrichment Program instructor at DU, is an evangelist for geography, mapping, and GIS education.

The College of Professional Studies is Your Lifelong Learning Partner

Academic

Advance your career without putting it on hold with a new academic credential.

Professional Development

Advance your career without putting it on hold with a new academic credential.

Enrichment

Tap into a world-class university and learn simply for the love of it.

OLLI

Expand your community with connections and pursue lifelong learning (ages 50+).

Why Choose the College of Professional Studies?

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A University of Denver Credential

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Consistently a Top-Ranked University by U.S. News & World Report

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Complete a Master’s in 18 Months

10%

of College of Professional Studies students are veterans or active military

5000+

individuals pursuing non-credit courses

3000

students, the largest graduate school at the University Denver

55%

of students live outside of the state of Colorado

We are the University of Denver

The College of Professional Studies is proud to be part of a forward-thinking institution and one of 10 colleges at the University of Denver.

Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is the oldest private independent university in the Rocky Mountain region.

DU serves about 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students through 10 different academic colleges, including the College of Professional Studies.

The University of Denver has nationally recognized academic programs, athletics, and research.

Spread across 125 acres, the University of Denver campus is located about five miles south of downtown Denver.

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