Master's Concentration

Supply Chain Management

In the Supply Chain Management concentration, build your end-to-end knowledge of the complex process that provides the many products healthcare organizations need to function. Learn to plan for and manage the flow of supplies from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, transportation, and inventory management. You’ll use the latest technology to execute plans that deliver healthcare products in the most cost-effective, streamlined way possible.

Looking to build more in-depth knowledge about supply chain? See our MS in Supply Chain Management.

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At a Glance

Classes Begin
September 11
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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Skills You'll Learn


Apply the six pillars of supply chain management to real-world healthcare issues


Optimize an organization’s structure, people, and processes for product flow


Use the latest technology to manage processes

Curriculum

Master of Science in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Supply Chain Management 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

Elective courses may be chosen from among non core and concentration courses in the Healthcare Management program, and you may also select courses in other University College graduate programs.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

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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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 Supply Chain Management


Harvard Business Review found U.S. supply chain employs 37% of the workforce and over 40 million people. These supply chain jobs have higher than average salaries and contribute to much of the innovative activity in the economy.


According to Revcycle Intelligence, the healthcare supply management market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2020. Factors such as hospital consolidation, regulatory requirements, and patient financial reasonability will increase U.S. market.

Job Titles

Healthcare Data Analyst
Supply Chain Buyer
Logistics Analyst
Supply Chain Informatics Manager
Healthcare Supply Chain Manager
Procurement and Logistics Specialist

Supply Chain Manager Salary: National Average

$89,067
(Glassdoor)

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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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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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