Online Health Informatics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Improving the health care system means integrating innovative technology into patient care. The field of health informatics (HI) connects computer science, information science, and health care. HI professionals work with the processes and tools used to record, store, and analyze health care information; and communicate with both health care providers and IT professionals.

Kaplan University’s online Master of Health Informatics could prepare you for an exciting career and open doors to a variety of HI management and leadership positions.* We also offer a sequence of programs that serves as a specialized career pathway for health informatics professionals looking to build on their skills and expertise. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management lay the foundation for continued study at the graduate level in the Master of Health Information Management and Master of Health Informatics programs.

Kaplan University’s interdisciplinary Master of Health Informatics helps prepare you to utilize information technology and information management concepts to improve the efficiency and quality of health care services. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on the relationship between information technology, people, health, and health care systems. Coursework will cover areas such as leadership in health care, epidemiology, health care data analysis, and health information systems. And, you will be taught by instructors with industry experience who are committed to your success.

Program Outcomes
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Our Master of Health Informatics degree is designed to prepare you to:

- Design effective strategies based on concepts of leadership and innovation in health informatics.

- Assess the impact that economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law have on the optimization of health informatics

- Evaluate public policy and health care policies and procedures to support health informatics innovation across systems.

- Formulate data to optimize financial outcomes.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

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The mission of the Master of Health Informatics program is to prepare confident, innovative, and contributing professionals who can identify and use a variety of information systems resources and technologies to accomplish the informatics and information management objectives of diverse healthcare practice environments.

The program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s degree in health information management may be required to register for additional courses. The type of additional course work will be determined after evaluation of transcripts and work experience. The Master's degree in Health Informatics does not lead to Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Unconditional admission to the master's program in the department requires completion of a bachelor's degree in Health Information Mangament or related area, at least 3.0 (4.0 system) overall (or last 60 hours) grade point average. Conditional admission will be granted to applicants not meeting requirements for unconditional admission but who have a GPA of at least 2.50 overall or for the last 60 hours. Conditional status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9 hours of graduate credit at Louisiana Tech, provided he or she has a “B” average on all work pursued for graduate credit, including no grade lower than “C” and not more than one course with a grade of “C”. If a student completes 9 hours of graduate credit and is not eligible for unconditional status, the student will be dropped from graduate status.

• At least two years of work experience in industries that can directly translate to health informatics, such as health care, IT, health information management, consulting, or law. For the students who do not have a healthcare background, need to submit an essay.

The essay should answer the following questions in about 500 words.

o What experiences led you to pursue a Master's degree in Health Informatics?

o What leadership skills have you demonstrated in your field?

o What are your career goals and how will a Master's in Health Informatics support these goals?

o Why did you choose Louisiana Tech for your studies?

o Describe the role of health informatics in assuring the quality of care and safety of healthcare services.

• The students who choose not to submit an essay will need to submit a GRE score.

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New England College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Health Informatics is targeted to professionals with varying levels of experience who are working in healthcare institutions. Most of these professionals come from a technical, IT background, and have faced challenges to successfully develop management skills in addition to their technical proficiency. However, there are also a significant number of individuals with clinical background (nurses and pharmacists, among others) that have become increasingly involved in managing the health informatics area.

Designed for both full-time and part-time professionals, the MBA program consists of seven 4-credit core courses and three 4-credit curriculum courses, that can be completed in 20 months. This course delivery method is specifically designed for working professionals to make the most efficient use of time and to optimize learning experience.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.a

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The American healthcare system is undergoing dramatic changes and improvements that center around the increasing use of technology. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 put billions of dollars toward the adoption and use of electronic medical records and electronic systems. The ability to capture, analyze, and share data is central to this new development. To lead this transformation, the Northeastern Health Informatics Graduate Program is educating professionals to combine technical understanding, an understanding of business processes, and a familiarity with clinical processes and workflows.

Experience the Online Learning Format
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To meet this challenge, Northeastern University now offers the Master of Science in Health Informatics in an online format. Designed for working professionals who wish to maintain personal and professional life commitments while earning an advanced degree in this growing field, it offers maximum flexibility in scheduling as well as continuous interaction with faculty and fellow students. The advantages of the online format go beyond mere convenience: it also helps students exchange views, consult with faculty, and work together on an ongoing basis, giving them greater freedom to shape their own learning experience. The program also benefits from Northeastern’s substantial experience in delivering high-quality education online.

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Expanded from the successful on-campus version of the program, the online Master of Science in Health Informatics addresses the critical shortage in health informatics professionals in New England and the nation. The interdisciplinary program brings together the expertise of Northeastern's Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College of Computer and Information Science to educate future leaders in Health Informatics. Our students come together from backgrounds in healthcare or technology to exchange ideas and learn from faculty and each other. Program faculty are all senior leaders in the field who bring both academic rigor and real-world learning to the classroom.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Health Informatics program requires:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

2. A 3.0 undergraduate GPA (work experience is also recognized in demonstrating a candidate’s readiness for graduate coursework)

3. TOEFL or IELTS is required for international students whose primary language of instruction was not English. Students with a TOEFL score below 95 or IELTS below 7.5 will be admitted only as an exception.

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The mission of the baccalaureate degree program in health informatics and Information management is to produce leaders in the discipline of Health Informatics and Information Management who can transform and evaluate data to improve patient outcomes, support the consumer, and advance healthcare delivery.

The baccalaureate degree curriculum emphasizes the development of skills for the management of health-related information and the systems used to collect, store, retrieve, disseminate and communicate information for the support of enterprise operations and clinical and business decision making in healthcare or related organizations.The Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program requires twelve quarters of study on-campus or online plus one quarter off-campus at professional practice sites. Through online study, students will take courses each year during the fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. Students will use various forms of communication (e.g., online lectures, e-mail, electronic bulletin boards, digital drop box) to complete coursework and to communicate with each other and the faculty during the online program.

The Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program received the Louisiana State Board of Regents' Commendation of Excellence, the highest recognition awarded to an academic program by this group.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the Council on Accreditation of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to write the registration examination of the American Health Information Management Association. Graduates who pass this examiniation may use the credential, RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator. This program leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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