Overview

Key facts

Coursework emphasizes applying current technology to deliver effective, efficient, and sustainable healthcare services. Program curriculum develops competencies in several areas:

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Technologies
Interoperability Standards
Risk Assessment and Telehealth
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
Healthcare Software Requirements Specification
Systems Analysis and Design

Designed for busy and working adults

Mercer University’s M.S. in Health Informatics offers the convenience and value you need to earn your graduate degree and further your career. The program is offered in a fully online format and features live, virtual meetings. Students have the opportunity to interact with peers and highly-credentialed professors. Students have the same access to faculty and campus resources as those taking courses on-campus. Students can comfortably take two classes per week while maintaining a work-life balance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Informatics for Healthcare System

Human Computer Interaction and Usability in Health Informatics

Healthcare Data Management

Healthcare Data Analytics

Evidence Based Decision Making and Clinical Knowledge Management
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Technologies in Health Informatics (HI) and Interoperability Standards

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Macon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$35 Non-refundable Application Fee ($100 for International Applicants)
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Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of recommendation/support from a person in current or past leadership structure.
Résumé: Applicants must submit a current résumé.
Supplemental Work Experience Document: Provide a supplemental document that lists IT or clinical experience.

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Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The TOEFL or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15060 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15060 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15060 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Key facts

Designed for busy and working adults

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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