Master's Concentration

Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations:
Master's Degree

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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At a Glance

Classes Begin
January 8
Format
Evening or Online
Term Length
10 Weeks
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Master's Degree
Tuition
$38,688
Time
As few as 18 months
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Free Application


University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

Skills You'll Learn


Develop and implement strategic plans


Manage budgets, finances, and healthcare economics


Champion the value of healthy organizational culture in the successful healthcare management

Curriculum

Master of Arts in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.

5
Core Courses
4
Concentration Courses
3
Elective Courses

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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Interested in a graduate certificate?


Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Organizations.

Take a Course Before You Apply


We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.

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.


Demand for medical group practice management is expected to increase as medical group practices grow and become more complex.

Job Titles

Chief Strategic Officer
Health Information Management Director
Management Consultant
Practice Office Manager
Business Administrator
Program Management Analyst
Administrative Director
Medical and Health Services Manager

Medical and Health Services Manager Salary: National Average

$101,005
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Get Ahead with Career Services


One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews


Job database dedicated to DU students and alumni


Résumé and cover letter guidance

Hear from Our Students

Theme: Job Satisfaction
Flexible Online Classes

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

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.

Robert Casanova
Robert Casanova
Performance Improvement Consultant
Holly Davis
Holly Davis
Director of Medical Staff Services, Saint Joseph Hospital
John Dicola
John Dicola
Former Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Catholic Health Initiatives
Chris Hadley
Chris Hadley
Founder & President, Denver Medical Study Group
Evon Holladay
Evon Holladay
Former Vice President, Enterprise Intelligence
Edmond Toy
Edmond Toy
Director, Colorado Health Institute
Marion Jenkins
Marion Jenkins
Partner and Co-founder of HealthSpaces
Mark Levine
Mark Levine
Clinical Professor, the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson
Shareholder, Polsinelli

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Accreditation & Associations

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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.

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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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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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