Overview

M.H.I.M. students will be trained in the latest information management technology applications and understand the workflow in healthcare organizations from large hospital systems to private physician practices.

The programHealth Information Management program from Texas State University prepares leaders in the field of health information and informatics with advanced knowledge and data analysis skills.

Program Mission

The M.H.I.M. program aims to:

prepare students for the emerging roles and functions within the health information management domain
educate students to develop problem-solving skills for analyzing and evaluating systems, technology, regulations, and data needs to create more efficient methods
provide course work to support the varied aspects of HIM practice focusing on data management and analytics, compliance, and regulations including patient privacy
establish a framework for professional behavior and ethical principles for guiding decision-making and actions of health information management professionals
conduct research that will exemplify and define the health information body of knowledge

Career Options

The job market for HIM professionals includes positions within a variety of settings:

large medical and hospital systems
private physician practice
healthcare consulting companies
software and service vendors
healthcare-related organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Informatics, Analytics and Data Use

Research Methods for HIM

Information Systems and Technology

Data Security, Privacy, and Confidentiality

Health Data Content Structure and Standards

Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle Management

Quality Improvement in Health Care

Compliance for HIM Topics

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Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
interview with the graduate advisor assessing your commitment to completing the program
resume/CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16720 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9020 USD / year

≈ 9020 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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