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5 Accelerated Bachelor’s Completion Program

Healthcare Administration

Built for working professionals, this program gives you a 360° view of the healthcare system through the 4P framework: patient, provider, payer, and population.

Courses are taught by active industry professionals, so what you learn on Monday applies at work on Tuesday.

You'll be prepared to lead in:

  • Clinical operations
  • Health information management
  • Insurance & managed care
  • Public health administration

Covering policy, economics, digital health, financial management, and quality improvement — this program doesn't just prepare you to do the work. It prepares you to improve it.

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Key Details

Courses Start

September 8, 2026 | Accepting applications for Fall 2026

Courses Length

10 Weeks

Bachelors Tuition

$603 per credit hour

Course Format

Online or Hybrid

Admission Requirement

Completed 24 quarter credits or 16 semester credits

SAT/ACT Requirements

Not required

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Learning Outcomes

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Healthcare Systems and Policy Analysis

Apply distinct modes of inquiry to analyze healthcare systems, policy development, economics, and regulatory frameworks affecting patients, providers, payers, and populations.
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Health Information Technology and Quality Management

Formulate health information technology solutions and quality improvement plans using data analysis, regulatory standards, and an understanding of the influence of artificial intelligence on the healthcare field.
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Healthcare Leadership and Financial Management

Optimize organizational performance in healthcare settings by applying management principles, interpreting financial statements, and leading project initiatives.
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Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility

Integrate healthcare knowledge with civic engagement principles to analyze community needs and propose strategies addressing population health challenges.

Curriculum

11

Core Courses

11

Major Courses

Varies

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

BACP 2050 Writing Workshop
CA 2050 Effective Communication
CA 2100 Creativity and Innovation
GS 2050 21st Century Global Issues
GS 2100 The Past as Prologue
LOS 2050 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
BACP 2080 Data Reasoning and Decision-Making
PPSS 2050 Ethical Decision Making
PPSS 2100 Concepts of the Public Good
ST 2050 Scientific & Critical Thinking
ST 2100 Technology in the Modern Workplace
Major Courses

Dig deep into a subject area and gain the skills needed to thrive in your chosen field with major courses.

BACP 3400 Civic Engagement
HC 3000 Healthcare Systems
HC 3050 Healthcare Policy
HC 3100 Economics of Healthcare
HC 3150 Healthcare in the Digital Age
HC 3250
Healthcare Administration
HC 3300
Quality Management in Healthcare
HC 3980
Healthcare Internship
LOS 3050 Financial Management
LOS 3300 Project Management
BACP 3500 Integrative Project
BACP 3510 Experiential Integrative Project
Elective Courses

Electives vary based on the amount of credits transferred. Your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

A Top Tier Education in 25% Less Time

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Top 50 Nationally Ranked Bachelors Completion Program

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Rankings according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

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 its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

Career Opportunities

Select Job Titles

  • Administrative Director
  • Business Administrator
  • Proactive Office Manager
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Medical and Health Service Manager
  • Operations Coordinator

Healthcare Administrator Salary: National Average

$68,612

(Glassdoor)

 

 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

Save Even More with Employer Sponsorship

Get reduced rates and special Passport Benefits with select Employer Sponsorship programs. Not sure if you qualify? Contact the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies and we’ll help you find out! 

Is an Accelerated Bachelor's Degree Program Right for You?

An accelerated bachelor's degree program is designed for adults who have started an undergraduate degree and would like to complete it as quickly as possible. Students can transfer up to three years of previous college credit directly toward a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver through this program and receive both discounted tuition and an undergraduate degree in a quicker, more streamlined program.

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