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Master of Science in Health Care Informatics

On-Campus Program Curriculum

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M.S. in Health Care Informatics On-Campus Program

42 Units

University of San Diego’s campus-based MS in Health Care Informatics program integrates health care technology, clinical analytics, leadership, and business knowledge and skills in preparing you for leadership in health care informatics in a variety of positions within health care organizations.

On-campus MS-HCI Program Overview

42-unit program
Full-time students take 3 classes per week and graduate in 2 years; part-time students take 2 classes per week and graduate in 3 years
Classes are scheduled in the evenings, plus an occasional late afternoon seminar
New students can start two times per year:
- Fall term starts in September
- Spring term starts in January
Students choose one of three specialized learning tracks: Health Informatics, Health Care Analytics/Data Science, or Health Care Leadership

The on-campus Health Care Informatics program utilizes a practicum model with placements in community agencies working with health care informatics professionals. In this practicum, students develop the skills necessary to enter the field of health care informatics upon graduation. This is a required component for the Health Care Informatics track, and an elective option for the Health Care Analytics or Health Care Informatics Leadership tracks

At a Glance

Program Length 24 months

Total Credits 37 Units

Cost Per Credit $925

Next Term Starts May 9

Application Deadline April 10

Program Length 2-3 years

Total Credits 42 Units

Cost Per Credit $1,640

Next Term Starts September 5

Application Deadline August 1

Program Details

Courses in the On Campus MS-HCI Curriculum

Quick Jump

Courses Taken by Students in All Tracks

Course	Units
Introduction to Health Care Information Management This MS in Health Care Informatics course provides students with necessary skills to understand the basis for health care informatics. Empha… Read More	3
Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics course provides an overview of the health care delivery system, professional roles, care delivery models,… Read More	3
Systems Analysis and Design for Health Care Informatics Prepares students in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of computer-based information and technology systems. Includes syste… Read More	3
Database Design and Knowledge Management Provides opportunities to gain advanced skills in data and knowledge management. Addresses applied skills in database design, data structure… Read More	3
Biostatistics This MS in Health Care Informatics course provides students with the necessary skills to perform statistical analysis of data in order to pr… Read More	3
Clinical Documentation: Electronic Medical Record Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics class introduces theory and applied practice of clinical documentation systems. Includes hands on experie… Read More	3
Health Care Leadership, Values, and Social Justice This MS in Health Care Informatics course develops knowledge and hones skills concerning the management of people in healthcare organization… Read More	3
Management of Health Care System Quality Outcomes and Patient Safety This MS in Health Care Informatics course focuses on the evaluation of patient safety and quality of care outcomes from a systems perspectiv… Read More	3

Specialization Courses: Health Care Informatics Track

Course	Units
Advanced Health Care Information Management This MS in Health Care Informatics class provides information and skills necessary for leadership in informatics roles in health care system… Read More	3
Practicum: Residency in Health Care Informatics The clinical informatics residency is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply didactic knowledge from the classroom to… Read More	3
Health Care Analytics This MS in Health Care Informatics class prepares students, based upon prior knowledge achieved in the health care informatics program, to a… Read More	3
Health Care Informatics Seminar The HCI seminar course provides the student with the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty and student colleagues to address conc… Read More	2
Financial Management in Health Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics course provides a forum for the exploration and evaluation of the financial environment of the health car… Read More	3
Strategic Planning and Management of Health Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics course emphasizes strategic planning and management as requisite to growth and survival of health care sy… Read More	3

The Health Care Informatics Seminar is worth 2 units for students in the HCI track.

Specialization Courses: Health Care Analytics/Data Science Track

Course	Units
Health Care Analytics This MS in Health Care Informatics class prepares students, based upon prior knowledge achieved in the health care informatics program, to a… Read More	3
Health Care Informatics Seminar The HCI seminar course provides the student with the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty and student colleagues to address conc… Read More	2
Data Structures and Terminologies This course provides the Health Care Analytics, Data Science, and Informatics student a review of health care standards, terminologies, and … Read More	2
Advanced Health Care Analytics This course will explore methods and tools to address a variety of health care issues by leveraging data to design, solve, and test a data-d… Read More	3
Machine Learning Applications for Health Care This course will explore the application of machine learning (ML) to the health care setting. ML is a field of computer science that trains … Read More	3
Population Health Analytics This MS in Health Care Informatics class explores methods for measuring and analyzing the burden of disease in populations. Students will ap… Read More	3

The Health Care Informatics Seminar is worth 4 units for students in the Health Analytics track.

Specialization Courses: Health Care Leadership Track

Course	Units
Health Care Informatics Seminar The HCI seminar course provides the student with the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty and student colleagues to address conc… Read More	2
Financial Management in Health Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics course provides a forum for the exploration and evaluation of the financial environment of the health car… Read More	3
Strategic Planning and Management of Health Systems This MS in Health Care Informatics course emphasizes strategic planning and management as requisite to growth and survival of health care sy… Read More	3
Advanced Leadership and Systems Management This course explores theoretical and applied principles of leadership in complex health care delivery systems. Students will explore health … Read More	3
Digital Health Care Marketing This course will explore marketing principles and methods utilized in the health care industry from the perspective of a health care leader.… Read More	3
Health Care Law and Risk Management This course explores laws and regulations encountered by health care managers and leaders. Course focuses on strategies to reduce liability … Read More	3

The Health Care Informatics Seminar is worth 3 units for students in the Health Care Leadership track.

Medical Terminology Course

In addition to the courses listed above, students who do not have health care experience and basic knowledge of medical terminology will be required to enroll in the online Medical Terminology course before their first day of class. The online Medical Terminology course must be completed before the end of their first semester.

Tuition & Fees

Cost per unit: $1,580

Click here for a current list of student fees in addition to the cost per unit.

Upon acceptance, students in the on-campus MS-HCI program will need to confirm their acceptance with a $500 deposit. This amount will be applied to the first term tuition.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise based on nursing and related disciplines.
Provide leadership in integrating research into practice.
Utilize research-based evidence as a foundation for practice.
Apply information technology to enhance nursing education, practice, and research.