Master’s Concentration
Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Position yourself to strategically lead a healthcare organization and understand how value, quality, and price intersect. You’ll learn how to create and deliver on an organization’s vision and goals—within budget—by exploring practice and system management, strategic planning, and change leadership. This program prepares you for the NAHQ Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) accreditation exam.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Top-Ranked University
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Skills You’ll Learn
Develop and implement strategic plan
Manage budgets, finances, and healthcare economics
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
5
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
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Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.
As healthcare workers navigate the global pandemic, skilled leaders with management, innovation, and policy knowledge are needed to advocate for patients.
Job Titles
Medical and Health Services Manager Salary: National Average
$101,005
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Robert Casanova
Performance Improvement Consultant
Holly Davis
Director of Medical Staff Services, Saint Joseph Hospital
John Dicola
Former Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Catholic Health Initiatives
Chris Hadley
Founder & President, Denver Medical Study Group
Evon Holladay
Former Vice President, Enterprise Intelligence
Edmond Toy
Director, Colorado Health Institute
Marion Jenkins
Partner and Co-founder of HealthSpaces
Mark Levine
Clinical Professor, the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bruce Johnson
Shareholder, Polsinelli
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College 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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