Bachelor of Professional Studies

An Accelerated Path to Finishing Your Bachelor’s Degree

Get where you’re going faster.

The Bachelor of Professional Studies is a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree designed for adult learners who want to finish their degree efficiently. This online program focuses on applied, career-relevant content and is built for momentum. We recognize that for many careers, a bachelor’s degree is the key requirement—and that time and affordability matter.

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At a Glance

The BPS requires 136 quarter credits, in contrast to a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s degree.

How long the program takes depends on how many credits you transfer. In many cases, this can be a little over a year.

Must have completed 24 quarter hours or 16 semester hours to apply.

Here, transfer credits never expire, so you may be closer than you think.

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Accepting applications for Fall 2026

Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer

Cost
$804

Course Length
10 Weeks

Format
Online or Hybrid

Why Choose the Bachelor of Professional Studies?

A Quality Degree — Faster

The Bachelor of Professional Studies is the first accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies program in Colorado. For students who have started but not finished a bachelor’s degree, it offers a high-quality University of Denver education in a shorter timeframe with a focus on applied, career-focused content.

You’ll graduate sooner, saving both time and tuition.

Is the BPS Right for You?

The Bachelor of Professional Studies is ideal if you:

Want to finish your bachelor’s degree as quickly as possible

Need a bachelor’s degree for roles that require “a degree in any field”

Prefer applied, experiential learning to traditional academic pathways
Are not pursuing licensure-track or research-based graduate programs

Which Bachelor’s Degree is Right for You?

The University of Denver offers two bachelor’s completion pathways, depending on your goals: the accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies and the more traditional Bachelor of Arts Completion Program.

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