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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
At the core of the MA in International and Intercultural Communication (IIC) is mastering the art of communicating effectively across cultures, languages and borders. By blending in-depth theory with hands-on storytelling, like videography, writing, editing, and podcasting, you’ll be ready to thrive in diverse communication roles.
Whether your career path leads to nonprofits, government, corporations, media, or journalism, this flexible program lets you tailor your studies to fit your goals. After completing two required courses in intercultural communication and global campaigns, you’ll choose electives from the Media, Film & Journalism Studies department and the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs to build your own path.
Plus, you can earn a graduate certificate in public diplomacy or global business and corporate social responsibility — without taking any extra courses.
College of Professional Studies
Learn how to build mission-driven ventures that solve real-world problems and deliver compelling value propositions. Through a hands-on project, you'll develop a business plan or prototype for your own social enterprise. You'll learn to apply social innovation frameworks and tools to a nonprofit organization's business structure, turning new ideas into sustainable impact. The M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership is one of only 13 in the U.S. accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
You can earn your master's degree or graduate certificate entirely online at the College of Professional Studies. In addition to the core coursework, you can choose from a range of electives, including grant writing, change management and marketing strategy.
College of Professional Studies
Build the leadership and operational skills you need to guide nonprofit organizations through complex challenges. Learn organizational assessment, performance assessment, board governance, financial management, and program design and impact evaluation. The M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership is one of only 13 in the U.S. accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
You can earn your master's degree or graduate certificate entirely online at the College of Professional Studies. In addition to the core coursework, you can choose from a range of electives, including social entrepreneurship, grant writing and marketing strategy.
College of Professional Studies
Strengthen nonprofits with effective fundraising strategies. Build skills and knowledge in development planning, strategic fundraising approaches, technology use, finance, and long-term donor cultivation. You'll learn to create effective development plans and use tools like AI to enhance fundraising. The M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership is one of only 13 in the U.S. accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
You can earn your master's degree or graduate certificate entirely online at the College of Professional Studies. In addition to the core coursework, you can choose from a range of electives, including social entrepreneurship, change management, and marketing strategy.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Art shapes—and is shaped by—cultures, ideas, and societies. A master’s degree in art history provides the opportunity to explore these dynamic relationships while developing the critical tools to analyze and interpret visual culture on a global scale. Students can also specialize in museum studies, gaining hands-on experience and professional insight into the world of museums and collections. Work closely with renowned faculty and visiting experts—including artists, curators, and scholars—while conducting original research on the topics that matter most to you.
Whether you're drawn to the intersection of art and museology or fascinated by a specific cultural movement, the program’s flexible curriculum empowers you to shape your academic journey. Prepare for doctoral study or pursue a career in museums, galleries, or cultural institutions with a degree that expands your perspective and opens new doors.
College of Professional Studies
Position yourself at the forefront of the healthcare industry with the leadership, management, and communication skills to bring strategic vision to life. You'll learn how to implement innovative solutions to address issues facing health organizations of all sizes. By leveraging collaborative and integrative techniques, you'll support higher-quality, more cost-effective healthcare delivery.
Choose the general Healthcare Management curriculum to maximize your electives in project management, digital health or organizational behavior, or select the concentration in Health Informatics to integrate data mining and analytics fundamentals. Earn your master's degree or graduate certificate in Healthcare Management entirely online or in the evenings on campus at the College of Professional Studies.
College of Professional Studies
Lead digital transformation in healthcare with advanced skills in data science, informatics, and AI. This HIMSS- and CAHIIM-accredited program prepares you to optimize health data to drive strategic decisions and improve patient outcomes. Through hands-on projects with real-world datasets, you'll gain experience applying informatics tools to today's health challenges.
Choose the general Health Informatics curriculum to maximize your electives in tech, project management or care delivery, or select the concentration in Healthcare Management to integrate policy and leadership fundamentals. Earn your master's degree or graduate certificate entirely online or in the evenings on campus at the College of Professional Studies.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
At the University of Denver, you'll go beyond conventional economic theories. Our Master of Arts in Economics combines quantitative analysis, policy evaluation, and mathematical modeling with fresh perspectives from heterodox economics. Here, you'll dive into pressing economic and social policy issues, gaining a deeper understanding of how these systems shape the world and influence real-world outcomes.
With the flexibility to choose applied electives in areas like health and environmental economics, you can tailor your studies to focus on the issues that matter most to you.
Your culminating thesis project will challenge you to apply your expertise to real-world economic issues and develop your analytical voice, crafting evidence-based solutions and presenting your findings with clarity and impact.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Our Master of Arts in Religious Studies program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, focusing on how religious traditions influence contemporary global issues. You'll study a variety of religions, gaining diverse perspectives and critical theory insights.
This program helps you understand the connections between religion and issues within fields such as politics, media, or journalism through cross-disciplinary conversations. Our faculty are active scholars who provide practical knowledge as well as cross-cultural analytical tools. You can tailor your education by choosing from five areas of specialization and four degree-completion options: a master's thesis, a publishable journal article, a creative project, or comprehensive examinations.
Designed to support both career advancement and academic research, this program prepares you for doctoral studies or professional roles. Choose from our fully online program or our on-campus program.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Gain a deeper understanding of economic theory, policy, and real-world application with a Specialized Graduate Certificate in Economics. Through a combination of foundational courses and customizable electives, you’ll build graduate-level expertise in a core area—such as microeconomics or macroeconomics—while exploring the historical roots of today’s economic frameworks and their modern alternatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to focus on up to two specialized topics with direct relevance to current policy challenges.
Develop high-demand skills in economic analysis, forecasting, and critical thinking. Whether you're looking to strengthen your credentials for career advancement or planning to pursue a master’s degree in Economics, this certificate gives you the technical and analytical tools to move forward with confidence.