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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management

Step into the future of healthcare leadership. This program prepares you to drive innovation and improve care from every angle—patient, provider, payer, and population. You’ll gain the leadership, communication, and management skills needed to thrive in a complex, value-driven healthcare system. Through a rich array of elective courses, you can tailor the degree to match your career interests and goals. Sharpen skills including:

  • Create innovative solutions to vexing challenges facing local, national, and global health organizations
  • Create informed, ethical, and actionable strategies for healthcare management
  • Contextualize regulations and healthcare reform efforts to your organization’s operations
  • Lead and communicate effectively with health industry professionals, patients, and the public

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
June 16

Term Length
10 Weeks

6 Course Certificate
Tuition

$20,616

Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule

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Curriculum

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses)

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Concentration Courses

2

Elective Courses

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

HC 4100 Management and Leadership in Healthcare
HC 4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC 4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC 4300 Health Equity and Justice
Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Healthcare Management program include:

HC 4005 Healthcare Macroeconomics
HC 4100 Management and Leadership in Healthcare
HC 4110 Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
HC 4130 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
HC 4900 Experiential Learning in Healthcare
HC 4915 Experiential Learning in Business

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Healthcare Management program. You may also select courses from other College of Professional Studies graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

Interested in a master’s degree?

Explore our Master of Science in Healthcare Management.

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Career Opportunities

Your Healthcare Management degree prepares you for a variety of careers, from specialist and manager up to director and chief roles. Some of the jobs you might pursue include:

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Nurse Manager
Clinic Director
Program Management Specialist
Care Administrator
Health Information Management Supervisor
Healthcare Management Consultant

Clinic Manager Salary: National Average

$110,677

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College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

Check out our jobs tool to explore job postings, salaries, and top companies in your geographic area.

Advisory Board

Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Robert Casanova

Performance Improvement Consultant

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Holly Davis

Director of Medical Staff Services, Saint Joseph Hospital

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John Dicola

Former Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Catholic Health Initiatives

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Chris Hadley

Founder & President, Denver Medical Study Group

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Evon Holladay

Former Vice President, Enterprise Intelligence

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Edmond Toy

Director, Colorado Health Institute

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Marion Jenkins

Partner and Co-founder of HealthSpaces

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Mark Levine

Clinical Professor, the University of Colorado School of Medicine

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Bruce Johnson

Shareholder, Polsinelli

Accreditation

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Higher Learning Commission

The College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.


HIMSS Organizational Affiliates

The HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate program shares industry knowledge and educates our students on critical issues in health information and technology by offering complimentary student memberships to HIMSS and other key benefits.

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Curriculum Alignment

To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.

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