Overview

Many graduate programs miss or short change perhaps the most important skill set for this new kind of practitioner: the translational, communications and interpersonal skills that make the difference between success and failure during selection, implementation, and optimization of healthcare IT systems. 

What makes our Healthcare Informatics program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology unique is familiarization with critical skills in change management, knowledge management, project management, organizational psychology, generational differences, human-machine interfaces, and optimization tools such as Lean and Agile.

Program Goals

A successful student of the program gains the following skills (vary according to the degree/concentration taken):

Lead healthcare information technology teams to analyze healthcare-related IT systems;

Evaluate today’s analytic tools to select the appropriate tools for data analyses;

Lead healthcare information technology teams to develop innovative techniques;

Leverage insights from analysis of healthcare data and evaluation of the socio-political environment to devise programs aimed at improving the health of the community; and,

Apply appropriate principles to create clear and effective communications for a variety of audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Healthcare Informatics

Healthcare Data

Healthcare Systems

Healthcare Analytics

Essential Informatics Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00

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There is no application deadline for master’s degree applicants

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Harrisburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of English Proficiency

Copy of passport

Official transcripts

Bank statement of $27,040 USD or affidavit of support if applicable.

If a student is transferring a SEVIS, it must arrive one day prior to the start of the semester.

Students who only have a bachelor’s degree must have it evaluated by an approved international credentialing service, such as World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year
Out-of-State

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34380 USD / year

≈ 34380 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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