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

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

National University accepts and reviews applications year round, so you can begin class any month of the year.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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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.
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.
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.
Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements

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Tuition Fee

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International

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
National

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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.

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

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Available Scholarships

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