MS in Health Care Informatics

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If you're interested in the chance to learn about how information is coming to play a key role in health care delivery, you may be interested in the Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program at Grand Canyon University. Find out more about the program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program combines coursework from health sciences and information management. In this Grand Canyon University program, you have the chance to learn about the role patients' health information plays in disbursing health care and in health care reform. Health care informatics are a key part of clinical operations and decision-making, both on the small and large scale. In this program, you have the opportunity to learn core concepts of health care informatics, research methodologies, legal and ethical implications, and project management techniques.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you're interested in the Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program, you should already hold a completed bachelor's degree. You may benefit from previous experience in management or information analysis.

What Are the Course Requirements?

To complete this master's degree program, you must earn a total of 48 credits. All students must complete an evidence-based research project in order to complete the program. Other classes you may take include:

Health Care Informatics Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
HLT 510	Foundations for Success in Graduate Study of Health Sciences
HIM 515	Foundations and Concepts of Health Care Informatics
HLT 540	Health Care Methods, Analysis, and Utilization
HLT 520	Legal and Ethical Principles in Health Care
HCA 525	Analysis of Contemporary Health Care Delivery Models
HCA 530	Health Care Policies and Economics
HIM 615	Health Care Information Systems and Technology
HIM 650	Health Care Data Management
HCA 610	Essentail Health Care Business Analyses
HCA 620	Business / Project Plan Evaluation and Development
HCA 675	Health Care Innovation
HCA 699	Evidence-Based Research Project

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program gives you the chance to understand the role information plays in today's health system. You may refine or develop analytical and project management skills. Possible roles you could apply for include:

Clinical information manager
Health information officer
Health data manager

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