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Master of Science in Health Care Informatics

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Curriculum Overview

The field of health informatics — which unites computer science, information management, advanced analytics and health care operations — is shaping the future of health care. As a result, there is growing demand for trained health care informaticists.

To prepare you to work on the front lines of this exciting field, the University of San Diego offers their M.S. in Health Care Informatics in both online and on-campus formats. Whichever format you select, upon graduation you will be equipped with the health care technology, clinical analytics, leadership and business skills required for any number of health informatics careers.

View the Specializations below, or download a PDF (Online or On Campus) of all courses included in the MS in Health Care Informatics program.

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Health Care Analytics Track

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Health Informatics Track

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Healthcare Leadership Track

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At a Glance

Prepare for your career in health informatics or healthcare analytics with our HIMSS-approved program. Earn your degree at our San Diego campus or completely online.

Program Length 24 months

Total Units 37 Units

Cost Per Unit $925

Next Term Starts September 5

Application Deadline August 1

Program Length 2-3 years

Total Units 42 Units

Cost Per Unit $1,640

Next Term Starts August 30

Application Deadline August 1

Program Details

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Course			Informatics	Analytics	Leadership
Medical Terminology Course
Introduction to Health Care Information Management
Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems
System Analysis and Design for Health Care Informatics
Database Design and Knowledge Management
Biostatistics
Clinical Documentation: Electronic Medical Record Systems
Health Care Leadership, Values, and Social Justice
Management of Health Care System Quality Outcomes and Patient Safety
Advanced Health Care Information Management
Health Care Analytics
Financial Management in Healthy Systems
Strategic Planning and Management of Health Systems
Practicum: Residency in Health Care Informatics
Health Care Informatics Seminar
Advanced Health Care Analysis
Machine Learning Applications for Health Care
Population Health Analytics
Health Care Informatics Capstone
Data Structures and Terminologies
Advanced Leadership and Systems Management
Digital Healthcare Marketing
Health Care Law and Risk Management