Overview

The Healthcare Informatics program at University of the Potomac-VA Campus covers information technology foundations, research methods for healthcare managers, information management for project managers, and foundations of information security.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics will be able to:

Apply informatics theories, methods and tools related to personal health, healthcare, and public health to analyze a problem and identify and define the requirements appropriate to its solution.
Utilize the knowledge, skills, and concepts of health information technology using evidence-based practice methodologies.
Articulate the ways in which data, information, and knowledge are used to solve health problems from the individual to the population level.
Describe key legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to the utilization of health information technology.
Acquire the skills necessary to contribute to a strategic and tactical approach in utilizing health information systems to improve healthcare quality.
Initiate and lead teamwork, implement a wide range of team-work development, manage multi-cultural communication and possible conflicts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management and Information Systems
Executive Leadership
Health Informatics Project Design and Management
Health Care Communications Technology and Telematics
American Health Care Systems
Health Quality and Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Rolling admissions and academic sessions year-round.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Vienna, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs: four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.

International applicants 16 with a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee which will be based on students’ preparation.

Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member.*

One required essay, in MSWord document form, addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program.

Three years of professional work experience preferably at the mid-level or senior level manager’s position. Proof of experience can be provided in the form of a current resume or letter from supervisor at current place of employment.
Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.

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

11400 USD / year

≈ 11400 USD / year
Out-of-State

6000 USD / year

≈ 6000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6000 USD / year

≈ 6000 USD / year

Funding

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