Bachelor - Health Administration: Health Information Systems

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The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems program is designed to teach you the fundamentals of the health care industry and help you develop the technical skills needed to work in information technology. Learn more about this bachelor's degree program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Students of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to study various topics in health care and learn concepts and techniques relating to health care systems, networks and databases. Program course work addresses project management, database administration, software development, information systems implementation and telecommunication systems. Foundation courses are offered in health care terminology, health and wellness, ethics, financing and quality management. The program is offered online and at some University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have some familiarity with computers and experience or interest in working in a health care environment. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The 120 semester-credits (124 for Kansas residents) needed to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems includes 42 credits in foundation courses and 18 credits in the area of concentration. In addition, 60 credits must be satisfied in general education and elective requirements. Classes are taken in the order in which they appear below.

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Health administration foundation courses

GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
HCS 212: Health Care Vocabulary
HCS 235: Health Care Delivery in the United States
HCS 245: Introduction to Health and Disease
HCS 320: Health Care Communication Strategies
HCS 325: Health Care Management
HCS 335: Health Care Ethics and Social Responsibility
HCS 341: Human Resources in Health Care
HCS 483: Health Care Information Systems
HCS 490: Health Care Consumer - Trends and Marketing
HCS 405: Health Care Financial Accounting
HCS 440: Economics: The Financing of Health Care
HCS 465: Health Care Research Utilization
HCS 451: Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis

Health information systems concentration courses

CMGT 410: Project Planning and Implementation
DBM 381: Database Concepts
NTC 361: Network and Telecommunications Concepts
BSA 376: Systems Analysis and Design
CMGT 442: Information Systems Risk Management
HCS 449: Health Administration Capstone

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems program at University of Phoenix could qualify for positions as database administrators, system designers, or network managers in a hospital, managed care company, or other health care setting Graduates could enroll in the Master of Health Administration program and pursue the Informatics area of specialization.

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The University's Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034

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The education has already helped me perform as a manager. It has developed my people skills, critical thinking skills and ability to identify and solve problems. I've already applied many of the management techniques I learned to my job.

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I like that there is diversity in the classes at University of Phoenix. I'm learning with people of all ages and various backgrounds. I'm making friends with people I would never have met otherwise and I'm learning a lot from
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Bachelor - Health Administration: Health Information Systems

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