About
As the health care system continues to change, the need for professionals who understand this complex field is important. You could utilize your experience and work to develop an expertise pursuing a Doctor of Management degree in Healthcare Management and Leadership from CTU. In this degree program, students examine health policy and regulations, health care economics and finance, informatics, and continuous improvements in health systems.
Program Overview
The Doctor of Management with a concentration in Healthcare Management and Leadership program includes a combination of core management and elective courses, as well as doctoral symposium and research-related courses. The research element will culminate in a dissertation.
The Doctor of Management is a terminal degree for management professionals. The program helps students prepare to think and act strategically and provides the opportunity to enhance their abilities to make positive contributions in their chosen area of management expertise. The healthcare management and leadership concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing opportunities as administrative leaders in the healthcare industry. The program focuses on helping students work to develop the skill set needed to navigate progressive healthcare organizations and to act as consultants striving to improve healthcare systems. Students are presented with in-depth knowledge of management theories and the background to successfully participate in healthcare organizations.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Organization
Colorado Technical University - Online
In 1965, Colorado Technical University was founded in Colorado Springs, where the main campus remains embedded in a vibrant and growing community. As the needs of a dynamic professional industrial complex expanded, the University evolved from a technical training school to a respected university with graduate-level programs in many of today’s most technologically demanding fields.
In 1995, we introduced our online school and took our commitment to educating career-focused adults into homes coast to coast and continent to continent. Our online school reaches far and wide—from U.S. military personnel stationed at bases overseas to students across the globe aspiring to enrich their education. We are proud to provide effective, award winning, online and virtual learning options for our students. At CTU, we continue to embrace new technology and use it in innovative ways to enhance your learning experience. We offer you the advantage of connectivity, interactivity, and freedom of choice. From multiple classroom delivery options and mobile access to your coursework to social networking, you can engage in a true university experience whether you study on campus, online or a combination of both.