Master of Science
in Healthcare
Informatics
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Healthcare Program Details
Total Credits
36
Transfer Credits
15
Program Duration
2 Years
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Experienced Healthcare Admin and IT Faculty
We hire instructors who have direct experience working as managers or technologists in healthcare, so you can benefit from real-world perspectives while exploring theories and concepts.
Designed for Working Students
Pursue your degree as a full-time student or as a full-time professional. Our programs are available online, on campus, or in a hybrid format that combines both options.
Healthcare Technology Programs Overview
Healthcare practitioners rely increasingly on technology to collaborate across teams and facilities as they deliver care to patients. University of the Potomac offers two degree programs designed to equip you for professional information management roles behind the scenes of healthcare:
- Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics
Whichever program you choose, you’ll learn to apply theory and research to specific issues within healthcare organizations.
What You Will Learn
Master’s Degree
The MS in Healthcare Informatics is designed to equip you to lead technology departments and projects in complex healthcare organizations. You’ll study information technology and information security foundations, as well as research methods, IT project management, and more.
Courses and Curriculum
- MGMT610 Executive Leadership
- BUS560 Management and Information Systems
- MGMT615 Health Informatics Project Design and Management
- HLTH625 Healthcare Communications Technology and Telematics
- HLTH605 American Healthcare Systems
- HLTH645 Legal and Regulatory Environment for Healthcare and Informatics
- HLTH650 Health Quality and Safety
- HLTH655 Research Methods and Data Analytics for Health Informatics
- HLTH640 Introduction to Health Information Technology
- MCAP520 Enterprise Data Management and Administration
- DACS640 Data Integration, Warehousing, Provenance, and Analysis
- HLTH635 Health Data Structures
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics program 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.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.
In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants to our master’s degree program must provide the following:
- Proof of attainment of a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
- International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee following an evaluation of each student’s preparation.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. Note that this requirement may be waived for those students with master’s-level transfer credits.
- One essay addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program, submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Master’s Degree Tuition: $450 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
Ready to Get Started?
Start mapping out the road to your personal and professional goals in healthcare technology. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!