Overview

As a graduate of East Carolina University's Health Informatics and Information Management, M.Sc. program, you will be eligible to compete for the following positions in health care, among others:

Health information managers, Quality improvement specialists
Designers and planners for enterprise health information systems
Health information security and privacy officers
Chief information officers for health-care enterprises
Other managerial positions in a health-care organization.

It is expected that students who enter the program will have completed an undergraduate degree in a health sciences or computer and information sciences related field, with at least one programming course and at least one statistics course in the previous five years. The program can be taken completely on-line, on campus or as a hybrid combining the two modes of learning. You should choose the format that fits your schedule best. The health-care environment and the management of health care data have been greatly influenced by the field of informatics and technologic advancements, such as the Electronic Health Record (EHR). As a result, federal, state, and regional projections show a real need for professionals with advanced knowledge and training in the principles of health informatics and information management.

ECU Advantage

The College of Allied Health Sciences is the largest university-based allied-health provider in the state of North Carolina. The college has eight departments: Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies, Biostatistics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services and Information Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies, and offers degrees on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Delivering a comprehensive professional education that will prepare allied-health graduates to make a difference in the health of the region, state, and nation was the primary reason for the creation of the College of Allied Health Sciences and its departments. Fueled by the growth and aging of our population, the demand for these highly skilled specialists is expected to greatly increase as health care continues to be a priority for our citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Informatics Foundations
Health Information Exchange and Interoperability
Health Data Management and Analysis
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
Information Systems Project Management
Clinical Decision Support Systems
Health Informatics Practicum
Research project or thesis (thesis or non-thesis track)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Health Sciences Health Informatics View 236 other Masters in Health Informatics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Official transcripts
Resume or CV
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 24 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Informatics and Information Management.

Available Scholarships

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