Regis University
Founded in 1877, Regis University is located in Denver, Colorado, on a picturesque campus with panoramic views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Regis University College for Professional Studies (CPS) offers a nationally respected, fully accredited education specifically designed for the adult learners. Our students are working professionals, parents, and spouses seeking their Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university that respects the balance between work, school, and family without sacrificing academic creditability.
Ranked as a Top University in the West by U.S.News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and backed by over 130 years of academic excellence and commitment to the individual student, Regis University continues to make earning a respected degree accessible and affordable.
The College for Professional Studies
The College for Professional Studies (CPS) serves more than 13,000 adult students world-wide, in the classroom, and online. Made up of four distinct schools, Regis University CPS offers dozens of Bachelor's and Master's degrees and certificates in a variety of academic disciplines, designed to fit your lifestyle, give you choices, and make a difference. Regis University CPS faculty members are experts in their fields, all with a minimum of a Master’s degree and many with doctorate degrees. Our adult learners benefit through first-hand knowledge of current industry practices and trends as faculty bring real-world education to the classroom.
Convenience and Flexibility
Regis University CPS provides you with a wide range of options to fit a quality education into your busy lifestyle, including:
- Six start terms throughout the year
- Flexible 5- and 8-week courses
- Several campus locations in Colorado and Nevada
- Multiple learning formats: Classroom, Online, Guided Independent Study, or a mix of classroom and online course
- Summer and Weekend Intensives and Weekend Intensives
Regis University a Leader in Adult Education
Building upon over 130-years of academic excellence, Regis University's College for Professional Studies (CPS) continues to be recognized as an award-winning national leader in adult education by providing students the ability to earn a respected and accredited degree through online and campus-based learning formats. Regis University pioneered the development of degree programs designed specifically for busy adults over 30 years ago and led the way in creating one of the country’s first accredited online degree programs more than a decade ago.
Our nationally-ranked degree programs, affordable tuition, convenient and flexible learning formats, student support services, and expert faculty will help you earn a prestigious degree that prepares you for career advancement, changing professions, or develop the tools to gaining personal fulfillment.
Accounting (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting CPA Track (150 credits) enables adult students like you to complete an undergraduate degree in Accounting, including 15 credits of graduate studies to earn a Master's Certificate in Accounting, plus seven additional credits to meet state CPA exam requirements*. Regis University CPS offers one of the few adult online accounting programs that allows students to meet the minimum educational requirements set by the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. Regis University CPS graduates are also among the most successful in Colorado when it comes to passing the CPA Exam.
Business Technology Management (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management (BTM) is a unique Regis ‘hybrid' degree that combines business, Information Technology (IT), and management. BTM will use a combination of business and technology courses offered at Regis that allows students to earn a well-rounded education in both Business and IT.
The BTM student will graduate with a unique blend of business and IT skills that will prepare them for future business management jobs. The business skills will provide a breadth of knowledge in the areas of accounting, managerial concepts, applied business concepts, all levels of management skills, business finance, marketing, process improvement, and organizational behavior. The technology skills will provide the necessary knowledge of computer networks, database concepts, systems analysis and design, IT ethics, IT project management, management information systems, and decision support and executive systems.
Computer Info. Systems (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems is an information technology degree that provides a balanced curriculum of computer hardware, software, system design, and communications, to help students understand current and future computer information needs of their companies. This degree program is ideal for students looking to advance their current IT career or seeking entry-level employment in an information technology field such as database management, software engineering, system design and analysis, programming, website development, and information architecture.
Areas of Specialization: Object-Oriented Programming, Information Systems Security, Software Engineering, and Enterprise & Web Application Engineering.
Computer Networking (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking degree helps prepare students for critical information security issues, such as protecting their organizations from hackers, viruses, and other acts of cyber-vandalism. The computer networking degree program prepares managers for decisions that require both business-savvy and technical proficiency. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that the security of computer networks will continue to increase in importance as more business is conducted over the Internet. This degree program is ideal for students working in fields involving Internet security, software engineering, workflow analysis, computer programming, project management, and business processes.
Areas of Specialization: Advanced Networking and E-Security
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in appropriate business skills, the use of networks, the development of programming skills and data administration, as well as how to manage and complete various IT projects. This degree program is ideal for highly technical, analytical students who enjoy working with computers and wish to build their careers in computer architecture, workflow analysis and design, and programming.
Business Administration (MBA)
In today's competitive and ever-changing marketplace, a progressive career in business requires that professionals have a clear understanding of the relationship between all functions of a company—from sales to operations to accounting and beyond. Success in the business world demands a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Regis University College for Professional Studies (CPS) is designed for professionals seeking to further their careers and deepen their understanding of the foundations and functions of business and the global business environment. Strong leadership and management skills are among the core teachings of the program. Students will learn skills immediately applicable to their current positions as well as essential skills for future positions they pursue in their careers. And as a university rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Regis is committed to inspiring its students to apply their values to make a positive impact on society—a critical piece of a business education today.
This program is a 30-credit-hour (10 courses) degree which can be completed in less than two years by taking 12 consecutive sessions of 8-week courses. Alternately, students may take up to six years to complete their studies by taking advantage of the flexible start terms offered by Regis.
Six areas of specialization are offered to allow students to enhance their current job knowledge or expand future career opportunities.
Finance and Accounting (MBA)
In today's competitive and ever-changing marketplace, a progressive career in business requires that professionals have a clear understanding of the relationship between all functions of a company—from sales to operations to accounting and beyond. Success in the business world demands a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Regis University College for Professional Studies (CPS) is designed for professionals seeking to further their careers and deepen their understanding of the foundations and functions of business and the global business environment. Strong leadership and management skills are among the core teachings of the program. Students will learn skills immediately applicable to their current positions as well as essential skills for future positions they pursue in their careers. And as a university rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Regis is committed to inspiring its students to apply their values to make a positive impact on society—a critical piece of a business education today.
This program is a 30-credit-hour (10 courses) degree which can be completed in less than two years by taking 12 consecutive sessions of 8-week courses. Alternately, students may take up to six years to complete their studies by taking advantage of the flexible start terms offered by Regis.
Six areas of specialization are offered to allow students to enhance their current job knowledge or expand future career opportunities.
Health Industry Leadership (MBA)
The Regis University MBA Health Industry Leadership specialization prepares students with a solid foundation of knowledge, enabling graduates to advance in health care careers such as health care finance, policy, marketing, and information management—positions that will greatly influence the health care industry during its continual evolution. The Health Industry Leadership specialization is specially designed to meet the needs of today’s physicians, nurses, health care administrators, and other busy medical professionals who already have knowledge of the modern health care industry. Health Industry Leadership students wish to obtain an advanced MBA degree with a curriculum structured to facilitate the skills & knowledge needed for health care administration directly within the industry and within related industries including regulatory agencies, insurance firms, medical device manufacturers, medical supply distributors, pharmaceutical firms, information technology firms, and more. Skills such as leadership, management, critical thinking, strategy development, and economics are an integral part of the Regis MBA Health Industry Leadership program.
Marketing (MBA)
In today's competitive and ever-changing marketplace, a progressive career in business requires that professionals have a clear understanding of the relationship between all functions of a company—from sales to operations to accounting and beyond. Success in the business world demands a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Regis University College for Professional Studies (CPS) is designed for professionals seeking to further their careers and deepen their understanding of the foundations and functions of business and the global business environment. Strong leadership and management skills are among the core teachings of the program. Students will learn skills immediately applicable to their current positions as well as essential skills for future positions they pursue in their careers. And as a university rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Regis is committed to inspiring its students to apply their values to make a positive impact on society—a critical piece of a business education today.
This program is a 30-credit-hour (10 courses) degree which can be completed in less than two years by taking 12 consecutive sessions of 8-week courses. Alternately, students may take up to six years to complete their studies by taking advantage of the flexible start terms offered by Regis.
Six areas of specialization are offered to allow students to enhance their current job knowledge or expand future career opportunities.
Operations Management (MBA)
The Regis MBA specialization in Operations Management provides students a solid understanding of how businesses can strive for efficiencies in their operations. The fundamentals of product creation, development, production, and distribution as well as quality control, logistics, and analysis of the production process are covered thoroughly in this specialization. Students taking the MBA specialization in Operations Management learn practical, real-world skills that can be applied in a variety of operational careers with retail, manufacturing, or service organizations.
The MBA specialization in Operations Management helps students assess the operational focus of their organizations. Important questions that are addressed include: how do we adapt to a changing marketplace? How do the current trends in the market affect us, and how can we ensure our ability to overcome related obstacles? Most importantly, how can we be innovative in our operations?
Strategic Management (MBA)
The Regis MBA Strategic Management specialization focuses on the process of positioning an organization for success. Managers in a strategically-focused company must understand how their role fits into the organization and ultimately, how they can work toward an overall company strategy. This specialization helps students understand the importance of defining a corporate strategy, managing strategically, and change management.
Accounting (Master's)
The Master of Science in Accounting will help broaden your knowledge in a variety of accounting specialties, such as forensic and international accounting. Students will learn to both prepare financial information and interpret the results to influence (and improve) management's decisions.
The courses offered as part of the MS in Accounting may help the student to meet the "150 Hour Requirement" for the CPA Exam. Classes may also meet requirements for the CMA designation. This 10-course, 30 credit-hour program can be achieved entirely online.
Database Technologies (Master's)
Students who select the Master of Science in Database Technologies will learn relational and object-relational database theory and implementation in concert with a study of the Oracle database management system. Graduates of this degree program are well equipped to work as database engineers and administrators in enterprise and Internet-based environments. Students will focus on online transaction processing and online analytical processing database systems with an emphasis on data security, integrity, and availability. A total of 36 credit hours are required to earn a Master of Science in Database Technologies Degree.
Information Technology Management (Master's)
The Master of Science in Information Technology Management degree serves the needs of programmers, developers, engineers, and other knowledge workers who aspire to move into technical leadership positions. The emphasis is on moving technology out of the laboratory and into business development, defining the role of information literacy in decision-making and exploiting information technologies for productivity and competitiveness. The program is rich in real-life assignments and case studies. A total of 36 credit hours are required to earn a Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Organization Leadership (Master's)
The Master of Science in Organization Leadership centers on a dynamic model of leadership and organizational change, encouraging students to synthesize leading-edge concepts with their own practical experience. The main thrust of the program is on leading people, developing team players, and facilitating change in the work environment. Students will learn to think critically, create vision based on ethical values, discern the future, take risks, and institute change within an organization.
Areas of Specialization: Leadership & Management, Project Leadership & Management, Human Resource Management & Leadership, Information Technology Leadership & Management.
Software Engineer and Database Technology (Master's)
Regis University's Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Technologies prepares career-oriented adults and technical professionals in the areas of computer systems design and analysis, software engineering, and database administration.
Regis CPS and NUI Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Technologies online curriculum covers the latest areas of IT design and development, including:
• Software Engineering
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Oracle Database Administration
• Enterprise Portal Design and Development Using XML
Positions across all technology fields are considered to be among the fastest-growing occupations in the job market. The constant and rapid development of new hardware, software, and communication technologies drives the demand for highly skilled software engineers, database administrators, IT managers, and other high-tech professionals. If one doesn't keep up to date on the latest trends, their skill set can quickly become outdated.
The Master of Science in Software Engineering and Database Technologies degree from Regis CPS and NUI enables you to keep pace with 21st Century business and technology operations, preparing you to take full advantage of this in-demand profession and growing job market. As a Regis CPS graduate, you'll be equipped with the necessary professional skills, conceptual frameworks, methods, technologies and hands-on experience of systems design, software development, and database development
Software Engineering (Master's)
The Master of Science in Software Engineering focuses on the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the process of assessing requirements, analysis, design, construction, operation, configuration, and maintenance of software. The discipline of software engineering encompasses knowledge, tools, and methods for defining software requirements, and performing software analysis and design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks. A total of 36 credit hours are required to earn a Master of Science in Software Engineering Degree.
Systems Engineering (Master's)
The Master of Science in Systems Engineering is designed to educate students as knowledge workers that apply their understanding of engineering principles, network systems, middleware applications, data storage, and human factors to the design, implementation, and management of enterprise information systems. Students focus on developing and expanding their existing technical skills within the context of good business principles. A total of 36 credit hours are required to earn a Master of Science in Software Engineering Degree.
Health Systems Management (MBA)
The Regis University MBA Health Systems Management specialization provides individuals from various health care provider organizations with the opportunity to earn the business credentials they desire while focusing on operations management within health care organizations. Individuals involved in the business of care-giving, patient outcomes, and the efficient delivery of health services learn the industry’s best practices in operational skills to be applied at the point of delivery. The Health Systems Management specialization is specially designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals within health care provider organizations, including clinics, physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and nursing homes, who wish to obtain an advanced MBA degree specifically tailored to the modern health care industry. Skills such as leadership, operations management, human resource management, critical thinking, strategy development, and economics are an integral part of the Regis MBA Health Systems Management program.
Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM)
This accelerated program offers an intense, conceptually based, application-oriented course of study for individuals interested in enhancing their leadership and management skills within a nonprofit setting. Regis is proud to be one of the few universities in the United States that offers a graduate degree in Nonprofit Management that can be completed entirely online. This program is intended for those managing or moving info decision-making roles within a not-for-profit organization or charity, or those considering starting a nonprofit entity.
Org Leadership - IT Leadership (Master's)
Regis University offers a Master of Science in Organization Leadership with a concentration in Information Technology Leadership & Management. This program centers on a dynamic model of leadership and organizational change, encouraging students to synthesize leading-edge concepts with their own practical experience. The main thrust of the program is on leading people, developing team players, and facilitating change in the work environment. In this management degree program, you will acquire the skills to think critically, create vision based on ethical values, discern the future, take risks, and institute change within an organization. This degree is well suited for professionals in management or those wishing to advance to management who need practical knowledge and skills in project management, leadership and business strategies.
Org Leadership - HR mgmt and Leadership (Master's)
Regis University offers a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Management & Leadership. This program centers on a dynamic model of leadership and organizational change, encouraging students to synthesize leading-edge concepts with their own practical experience. The main thrust of the program is on leading people, developing team players, and facilitating change in the work environment. In this management degree program, you will acquire the skills to think critically, create vision based on ethical values, discern the future, take risks, and institute change within an organization. This degree is well suited for professionals in management or those wishing to advance to management who need practical knowledge and skills in project management, leadership and business strategies.
Org. Leadership - Project Leadership & Mgmt (Master's)
Regis University offers a Master of Science in Organization Leadership with a concentration in Project Leadership & Management. This program centers on a dynamic model of leadership and organizational change, encouraging students to synthesize leading-edge concepts with their own practical experience. The main thrust of the program is on leading people, developing team players, and facilitating change in the work environment. In this management degree program, you will acquire the skills to think critically, create vision based on ethical values, discern the future, take risks, and institute change within an organization. This degree is well suited for professionals in management or those wishing to advance to management who need practical knowledge and skills in project management, leadership and business strategies.