Overview

The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) at the National University will prepare you for mid-level and leadership positions within healthcare, technology, and consulting organizations, and ground you in the effective use of information technologies and systems to improve the healthcare ecosystem.

Coursework will encompass areas of information systems, information technology, and informatics, including decision support, care coordination, consumer empowerment, the structured language of healthcare, standards, health information exchange, usability, electronic health records, security, socio-technical aspects of health computing, human-computer interaction, evidence-based practice, and health outcomes.

Program Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the healthcare delivery system in the US and the impact of social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental factors affecting the management and operation of healthcare organizations.

Evaluate health data management standards, technologies and methods to improve the quality, efficiency, equity, and safety of healthcare practice and organization.

Develop policies and technologies to protect data integrity and validity, including information privacy and security policies and procedures.

Develop strategies for improving healthcare delivery and achieving institutional strategic initiatives using information systems and technologies.

Evaluate leadership principles and practices in health information technology, staff development, technology adoption, and change management in a healthcare organization.

Evaluate a healthcare organization’s processes and systems to ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory mandates and professional standards of health information technology.

Apply statistical and research methodologies to implement evidence-based health information technology management practice and healthcare quality improvement.

Communicate knowledge of health information systems and technology to stakeholders of the healthcare ecosystem.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Healthcare Information Systems

Quality Appraisal & Evaluation

Public Health Research Methods

System Management and Planning

Health Information Exchange

Health Informatics Case Study

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Online intakes: Monthly

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences Health Informatics View 518 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.

Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.

Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).

Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Financial Support: $33,500

Tuition Fee

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International

1989 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1989 USD per module during 12 months.
National

1989 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1989 USD per module during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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