Colorado’s First
Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies
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Our graduates earn…
$83,985 on average
Our graduates become…
Director of Operations, Project Manager
At a Glance
The ABPS requires 136 quarter credits, in contrast to a 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. Transfer credits from community college, technical school, or previous university coursework welcome!
Here, transfer credits never expire, so you may be closer than you think.
Courses Start
Accepting applications for Fall 2026
Fall, Winter and Spring
Interested in starting in Summer? Speak with an Enrollment Manager!
Cost
$ 603
Course Length
10 Weeks
Format
Online or Hybrid
Why Choose the Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies?
A Quality Degree — Faster
Our Bachelor of Professional Studies is the first accelerated bachelor’s 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 ABPS Right for You?
The Accelerated 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 with a faster path to completion
- Are not pursuing licensure-track or research-based graduate programs
- Earned credits at a community college and want to turn them into a University of Denver bachelor’s degree
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 Bachelor of Arts Completion Program.
Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies Majors
Information
Technology
View Accelerated Bachelor of Professional Studies in Information Technology Program
Why Choose the College of Professional Studies?
A Degree from the University of Denver
Consistently a Top-Ranked University by U.S. News & World Report
Complete on Your Schedule Entirely Online
11%
of students are veterans
63%
of bachelor’s students are from out of state
38
is the average age of a bachelor’s student
26%
of bachelor’s students are Hispanic