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Enhancing Assessment of Wildfire and Power Grid Risks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Denver’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering under the supervision of Professors Ali Arabnya and Amin Khodeai at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science to leverage existing published work by the professors to develop solutions that will enhance the assessment of wildfire and power grid risks.

Eliminating Racial Bias in Pain Treatment

NIH awarded the University of Denver’s Department of Psychology to study the racial disparities in pain treatment. Under the supervision of Assistant Professor, Dr. Paige Lloyd, the 5-year study will consist of three phases: Ask pain-care providers from across the U.S. to evaluate hypothetical scenarios with patients of different races. Partnering with Center for Advancing Professional Excellence at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to conduct simulations of hypothetical patients of different races who are experiencing pain.

Assessing Math Learning in Early Childhood

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences awarded the University of Denver Marsico Institute for Early Learning to conduct the Evaluating the Efficacy of Learning Trajectories in Early Mathematics, a national research project that evaluated the usefulness of learning trajectories for improving student achievement in early math to best support young children's learning.

Daniels College of Business

Accounting, Technology and Analytics

MS

About this Program

Learn to speak accounting, “the universal language of business.” Then, rise above the numbers to attain an enterprise-wide perspective on company performance and insights into projects, programs and products. Our STEM-qualified Master of Science in Accounting, Technology and Analytics will help you develop strategies to design systems and guide operations, financing and marketing leaders through important business decisions and processes.

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Clinical Exercise Physiology

MS

About this Program

In clinical exercise physiology (CEP), exercise is used to help patients manage or reduce their risk of chronic disease. Clinicians develop exercise recommendations, administer diagnostics tests and provide guidance that promotes healthy lifestyles. This Master’s degree program provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experiences in preventive and rehabilitative practices for patients at-risk of or challenged by cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases, orthopedic or musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and neoplastic immunological or hematological diseases, as well as healthy and low-risk populations. The curriculum provides the knowledge, clinical experience and skills needed by individuals preparing for successful completion of the exam for the ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification. 

The program prepares students for clinical and research careers in clinics, research centers, or health and wellness centers, especially careers in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention and rehabilitation, obesity prevention and treatment, and other related careers. CEPs also could pursue positions working with both amateur and professional athletes who aspire to improve their performance. If further advanced education is of interest, this program provides an excellent foundation for doctoral work in physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related disciplines or in preparation for medical school.

Daniels College of Business

Business Foundations

Certificate

About this Program

The certificate in business foundation is designed for individuals wishing to learn the basics of business - marketing concepts, data analytics, accounting and managerial finance - in order to improve business acumen and prepare for a new or emerging role. At the completion of this certificate, students will have a deeper understanding of business operations and decision-making skills.

Daniels College of Business

Real Estate Investment

Certificate

About this Program

Our certificates in Real Estate Investment provide the specific skills needed to make informed real estate investment decisions by evaluating potential investment properties, assessing financing options and calculating return on investment. Designed for both new entrants into the real estate industry and established professionals looking to advance their careers, these certificates provide the fundamental core competencies you need to engage in either the commercial or residential investment market.

With this specialized certificate, students will develop essential skills needed for the real estate investment process and how to analyze, assess and determine the risks, rewards and returns on investment that are possible in the residential or commercial real estate market. The advanced 6-course certificate includes two additional courses where students can learn skills such as discounted cash flow applications for real estate investments, debt financing for commercial real estate, and investment property proforma creation and analysis. 

Daniels College of Business

Real Estate Development

Certificate

About this Program

Nothing exists in the built environment without some type of property development. The real estate development process creates communities and businesses. The Real Estate Development certificates provide the fundamental core competencies you need to engage in either the commercial or residential development process, whether you’re at the beginning of your career or an established professional.

Both certificates provide challenge-driven, practice-based courses associated with the key aspects of property development—market analysis, finance, feasibility, development, entitlement process, investment, property valuation, property management, and the design and construction process. The advanced 6-course certificate includes two electives, allowing students to take a deep dive into the real estate development topics that interest them most.

Daniels College of Business

Construction Project Management

Certificate

About this Program

Whether you’re just getting started in the industry or looking to advance your career, these graduate certificates provide the fundamental core competencies needed to engage in either the commercial or residential construction industry. Both certificates provide challenge-driven, practice-based courses taught by experienced faculty and industry leaders.

With the specialized certificate, students will learn the essential skills associated with construction project management, including managing materials, supply chain, workforce, safety, quality, budgets and mitigating overall project risks. The advanced 6-course certificate includes additional courses where you can learn advanced skills such as planning, architecture, environmental impact and sustainable development.

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