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Executive Doctor of Health Administration

You're passionate about healthcare, and you want to lead with a strong skillset. This program’s hybrid format provides flexibility for your doctorate in healthcare, helping you gain the knowledge and skills you need while balancing work and life. As a part of the Business School Alliance for Health Management (BAHM), we are among a small group of top-ranked institutions including Harvard, Northwestern, and University of Pennsylvania – Wharton.

LEARN WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

Enrollment Opportunity

Email: roger.japp@ucdenver.edu

Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/roger-japp

Phone: 303.315.8436

Only 5% of business schools worldwide have AACSB accreditation.

At CU Denver, you'll be a part of a diverse community of professionals who are ready to start or advance their careers in business.

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Attend a graduate open house, online or in-person information sessions.

Why Executive Health at CU Denver?

CAHME

100% health-focused curriculum that applies business to the health care industry

Executive-focused career support through Right Management, a career counseling firm

Hybrid format, where in person classes meet on campus for one week twice a year.

Executive-level support to accommodate busy professionals with a hybrid format so you can continue working while pursuing your education

The oldest CAHME-accredited program in the Rocky Mountain region. A top 25 ranked program for health care executives looking for an MBA.

75%

100%

of students change jobs within 3 months of graduation

of faculty are practitioners or have a practitioner background

"The UC Denver Executive Healthcare Program provided me with the knowledge base and skill set necessary to successfully transition from a practicing clinician to an executive role.  It has been instrumental in my professional growth and development. To this day I continue to regularly use what I learned in this program to be an effective and impactful leader."

PETER CHARVAT, MD, MBA

Chief Clinical Officer, Richmond Market

Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Our offering combines global perspectives, balanced coursework, and flexible learning that cuts across all sectors. The future of healthcare is bright, and we are developing leaders with the skills to make an impact locally and globally.

Executive Doctorate in Health Administration

Our competitive Doctorate in Health Administration program brings in a diverse set of experienced professionals from all areas of health including pharmacists, physicians, dentists, and pharmaceutical sales. Our doctorate program is an extension of our Executive Health Administration MBA, ranked in the top 25 for healthcare management programs and the highest-ranked program for healthcare executives looking for an MBA in the country.

Every course is healthcare-focused, and you’ll receive the benefits of a business mindset applied directly to healthcare systems and policy. Faculty are selected as leaders from across the country for their diverse backgrounds and experiences.

As an executive program, we offer a full range of exclusive support services. Our staff consults with you during the admissions process and throughout the program. All administrative responsibilities including registration and enrollment, acquisition of books, software, and other materials, are handled by program staff on your behalf.

Hybrid Learning To Fit Your Career

"I have always wanted to go back to school for an MBA, and I was really excited to learn there was an Executive Health MBA program at CU Denver Business School.  The flexibility of the program allowed me to continue to work full-time at the hospital while completing the program.  Since all classes are geared towards healthcare, I was able to apply much of what I learned into my current position.  I have no doubt my experience as an Executive MBA student will help me throughout the rest of my career.

CHERYL MEGUID, NP

UCHealth Anschutz Nurse Practitioner

Health EMBA Class of 2023

Doctorate in Health Administration