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College of Professional Studies
Marketing Communication
MA, Online
About this Program
Create integrated digital-marketing campaigns that are driven by strategic objectives, reach clearly defined audiences and deliver desired results by pursuing a degree through the marketing communication program. You'll discover the power of brands and determine how to craft, deploy and measure digital marketing campaigns from start to finish. Receive hands-on experience as you evaluate tactics and dig deep into marketing trends: social, mobile, email, search and more. Both traditional and digital marketing communication efforts are explored in this program, which offers career changers or marketing professionals an opportunity to build their portfolio and predict future marketing trends.
Additionally, you'll have the chance to get experience working on complex teams and expand your professional network. You can earn your MA in communication management with a concentration in marketing communication entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies. Beyond the coursework dedicated to marketing, you can also choose electives from other communication areas, including public relations and organizational communication.
College of Professional Studies
Information Systems Security
Certificate, MS, Online
About this Program
Now is the time to enter the growing field of cybersecurity-a high-demand industry facing a major talent shortage as our society becomes more interconnected. Learn to navigate cybersecurity challenges as you develop technical skills in the information systems security program. By taking part in activities including setting up secure networks, conducting computer forensics analysis, solving security breaches and determining encryption solutions, you'll receive hands-on experience in your coursework. Learn to analyze security needs, provide effective solutions to internal and external threats, and develop an understanding of information security in an organizational context.
Earn your MS in information and communications technology with a concentration in information systems security entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies. Coursework has been mapped to the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) standards and the program curriculum aligns with the Common Body of Knowledge for CISSP certification developed by the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC)². Study at a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education, as designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
College of Professional Studies
HR Management and Development
MS, Online
About this Program
Our master's in human resource management and development will give you the opportunity to enhance your HR knowledge and leadership skills as you strategize ways to implement ideas that can move your organization forward. Determine what it takes to keep a strategy on track when undergoing change, and manage employee expectations and experiences as they navigate through that change. Through hands-on learning, you'll create an organizational change plan that involves such HR tasks as building teams, managing crises, communicating within an organization and consulting employees.
As you move through the program, you'll compare and contrast stages of change, both within individual companies and across different ones. This degree can give you the skills necessary to influence achievement and improve your company. You can earn your MS in strategic human resources with a concentration in HR management and development entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies. Beyond coursework dedicated to HR management, you also can choose electives from other HR areas, including employment relations, operations, and learning and development.
College of Professional Studies
Environmental Management
Certificate, MS, Online
About this Program
Advance your career in the environmental field by building upon your leadership skills and technical knowledge. In the environmental management program, you'll learn to navigate the business side of environmental management, including finance strategy and communication best practices. In addition to managerial training, you also will dig deep into environmental risks, regulations and reporting. Be prepared to take on a leadership role within the environmental field as you learn to navigate organizational structures, environmental issues and technical challenges.
You can earn your MS in environmental policy and management with a concentration in environmental management entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies. Beyond the coursework dedicated to management, you can choose electives from other environmental areas, including policy, analytics and sustainability.
College of Professional Studies
Database Design and Administration
Certificate, MS, Online
About this Program
Improve business processes and contribute to deeper business intelligence through the development of reliable databases. You'll learn how to design, administer and maintain databases that may contribute to organizational success. The database design and administration program prepares you to strategically develop appropriate architecture and design while performing data modeling, data warehousing and fine-tuning using the latest technologies.
In addition to technical database application skills, you'll also develop the business acumen needed to be a valuable partner in any organization. You can earn your MS in information and communications technology with a concentration in database design and administration entirely online or in the evenings on campus through the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies. Beyond the coursework dedicated to database design, you also can choose electives from other IT areas, including security, project management and programming.
College of Professional Studies
Leadership and Organization
BA
About this Program
Be prepared to work creatively and effectively across all types of organizations and sectors by pursuing the leadership and organization studies major through the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program (offered through the College of Professional Studies and designed for adults with previous college credit aiming to complete their degree). You'll gain insight into business, management and leadership fundamentals as you develop a diverse portfolio of skills to help you lead in the business world. You'll explore team dynamics, conflict resolution, communication, organizational behavior and project management-all within the context of leadership.
The leadership and organization studies degree can help you work efficiently and effectively in a huge range of fields, from business to government to NGOs and charitable foundations. In the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program, your first 96 transferable quarter hour credits (64 semester hour credits) are applied directly to your University of Denver degree. Pursue your coursework entirely online and consider pursuing a dual degree option-reducing time and cost to complete your bachelor's and your master's degree.
College of Professional Studies
Information Technology
BA
About this Program
Broaden your IT expertise and take your career to the next level by majoring in information technology through the Bachelor of Arts Completion Program (designed for adults with previous college credit aiming to complete their degree). From systems analysis and design to networking and programming, you'll receive hands-on instruction that can be translated to the IT industry. In addition to the technical knowledge you'll gain, you can also expect to enhance your creativity, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Your first 96 transferable quarter hour credits (64 semester hour credits) can be applied directly to your University of Denver degree. Save time and reduce the cost of your programs by pursuing the dual degree option and combine your bachelor's degree with the MS in information and communications technology offered through the College of Professional Studies. Coursework in both the bachelor's program and the master's program is available entirely online.
Sturm College of Law
Taxation
LLM, Online
About this Program
As one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind in the nation, Denver Law's Graduate Tax Program is a leader in training tax specialists in the legal professions. Current lawyers and JD students in our LLM program train side by side with accountants from our Master's program to gain cross-disciplinary experience on aspects of tax. Our curriculum is nothing but tax, with courses taught using the Internal Revenue Code, treasury regulations, and other related material. The Graduate Tax Program prepares tax professionals for a career in tax.
Students can complete the Tax LLM program in a way that best fits their life and schedule. All Graduate Tax courses are delivered in an asynchronous online format that allows you to fit the program within your schedule, while also providing opportunities for live interaction with faculty and classmates and in-person events for those who are in the Denver area.
Students have the option to pursue their Tax LLM as a full-time or part-time student. Full-time students can earn a degree in just one year and part-time students generally finish the degree in 18–24 months. Most working professionals pursue their Tax LLM as part-time students to successfully balance all of their obligations.
Program Highlights:
- A highly sophisticated and relevant course of study in taxation grounded in the Internal Revenue Code, treasury regulations, and materials developed especially for our program to enhance your understanding of the complex subject matter.
- Outstanding faculty, including professionals from top local and national firms and the IRS.
- Complete the program in a flexible online format.
- Full-time students can earn a degree in just one year; part-time students can earn a degree in 18–24 months while remaining employed. Either option is appropriate for working professionals.
- Excellent nationwide job placement opportunities through job postings, on-campus recruiting programs, alumni connections, and extensive networking.
- Scholarships and financial aid available.
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Sport Coaching
MA, Online
About this Program
The online MA in sport coaching (MASC) program educates and prepares coaches of all sports and levels, as well as strength and conditioning coaches, to enhance athlete, team or client performance. Students benefit from a comprehensive, flexible and individualized curriculum designed by internationally respected faculty experts in coach education. We offer an ideal blend of coursework in sport sciences and the psychological, sociological and ethical aspects of sport coaching. Our student-coaches engage in interactive, student-centered coursework to gain practical skills for real-world settings.
A distinguishing feature of the MASC program is the team-taught practicum in coaching course sequence designed to help students gain problem-solving skills in their coaching context. While enrolled in the practicum, each student is paired with a mental skills consultant (sport psychologist) or a coach-mentor, providing an additional opportunity for growth and development.
Students benefit from faculty experts in coaching education and online teaching, and continually engage with a vibrant network of peers, coaches and faculty dedicated to their success. As innovators and continuous learners, students graduate as quality scholar-coaches prepared to enhance performance ethically.
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Sport and Performance Psychology
MA
About this Program
The MA degree in sport and performance psychology is intended for individuals in the sport, performing arts, health and fitness, or mental health fields who want to develop their ability to improve the performance of those with whom they work. Denver's passion for sports and thriving performing arts scene make it a perfect place to master the practice of sport and performance psychology. The two-year program is designed to provide training in the areas of: principles of performance, quality practice and learning, coaching/leadership, team development, and consulting in a variety of contexts.
Beyond the classroom, students apply their skills through the Center for Performance Excellence (CPEX), our nonprofit consulting organization that serves the Denver community. Sites include high school and collegiate athletic departments, performing arts schools and local health-related industries. In addition to integrating theory and technique, this applied training affords students the opportunity to network within the field. Students complete a capstone project consisting of reviewing video of consultation sessions, receiving supervision and reflective practice. Unique electives include Entrepreneurship in sport and performance psychology, psychophysiology and biofeedback, and psychology of high-risk occupations.