Earn Your Master’s in Health Care informatics
Available 100% Online, or at our Beautiful San Diego Campus
Become a Leader in Health Care Informatics
University of San Diego’s Health Care Informatics program is specifically designed to create industry leaders. As a HIMSS Approved Education Partner, the University of San Diego provides all the technical and programmatic skills you need to succeed, plus business management skills that will cement your role as a trailblazer in the Health Care Informatics field. Our unique, flexible program is tailored to fit your personal goals so you can start making immediate, impactful change as soon as you graduate.
Designed for working professionals, you can take classes on campus in the evenings, or enroll in our 100% online program. Both formats provide an experienced cross-disciplinary faculty and the ability to customize your experience by choosing one of three learning tracks:
Health Care Informatics (HCI) Track
The HCI track focuses on applying data to solve questions that impact individual patients, populations of patients, and health care delivery systems. HCI professionals work in an interdisciplinary environment that integrates computer science, knowledge management, and health care.
Health Care Analytics (HCA) Track
Health Care Analytics (HCA) professionals understand health care delivery from the bedside to the board room, and utilize advanced analytics tools combined with programming skills to design unique solutions to solving health care problems. The HCA track teaches students to employ the skills of a data scientist, within the context of the health care discipline.
Health Care Leadership Track
The Health Care Leadership Track prepares individuals with critical skills in technology, systems management, strategic planning, risk management, and advanced leadership of health systems. Students in this track often have professional experience in health informatics and are building upon that experience with a degree that prepares them for career advancement as directors or executive leaders in health care delivery, technology, informatics, and health care companies.
Contact us today to take the next step to becoming a health care informatics leader.
What You’ll Learn
- Application of information systems to solve clinical problems
- Design for the integration of human/technology systems
- Advanced leadership skills in project/technology team management
- Clinical documentation/Electronic Medical Record Systems
- Machine Learning Aplications for Health Care
- Advanced health care and population health analytics
- Health system leadership, financial management, strategic planning and more
usd student Success Stories
I chose this program because of the timeline of completing along with being associated with HIMSS. I also was drawn to the program as it is 100% online which allowed me to navigate my work-school-life balance. The faculty for all my classes were excellent and engaged spectacularly with not just me but all my colleagues online. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to solidify their career in healthcare IT and to become more versed in applying the skills they have already to enhance healthcare staff skills, organizational health technology, and become a more valuable asset for their teams.
Everything I am learning in this program is relevant to my job. I am very happy that I am able to use the knowledge gained from these courses into my work. I have every confidence that this degree will shape me into the best healthcare administrator I can be.
Throughout my 10 plus years in the military. I have learned that having pride in what you do, and commitment to the people you work with are what make great memories and a forever sense of family connection. Not only does the University of San Diego epitomize these values, but the academic team represents them in everything they do. During my time in the program, I experienced staff who placed their students first and apply real world practices for the best learning environment. The staff does whatever it takes to align their vision with the student’s visions and goals on a continuous basis.
I chose USD’s MS-HCI program because of the intimate online class settings, easy-to-use online format, and the wide variety of classes within the informatics field. I was pushed to grow during this program, but it remained manageable as I worked full time. During this program, I found it easy to connect with the professors and staff. Our professors seemed to take a “real-world” approach, meaning that most of the projects we worked on could be applied to future jobs or school programs. Every staff member was extremely helpful and accommodating over the past two years. I really appreciate that Dr. Mack was available at any time during this program. After this degree, I am inspired to pursue my PhD in Nursing utilizing an informatics perspective. I look forward to staying in touch with my classmates and professors.
I highly recommend the USD Health Care Informatics online master’s degree. The program was flexible with my full-time work schedule and provided me with an opportunity to learn and improve my skillset in health care. More than just an education, it provided me with a solid foundation for becoming a health care leader.
Here at the University of San Diego, I had the opportunity to grown not only as a student but as a Professional. I chose the University of San Diego because it’s an amazing institution with so much to offer its students. The faculty is always looking up for us and helping us in any aspect. I felt encouraged and motivated by their faculty.
The Master of Science in Health Care Informatics improved my skills and knowledge toward a successful profession. I will continue building up my knowledge and apply what I learned to my future. USD gave me that chance of making a difference in the community. I recommend the MSHCI program at the University of San Diego as it will lead you to accomplish your goals.
Why Choose University of San Diego?
Top-ranked University
Aside from attending an established, prestigious university with a long history and a great reputation, you’ll enjoy a practical, relevant curriculum geared toward career advancement.
Highly Rated by Students
With a graduation rate that exceeds 90%, our MS-HCI students have developed the knowledge and confidence to land their first job in the field within 6 months of graduation – often sooner.
Campus + Online Options
Going back to school while working full-time can be challenging. We give you options for full and part time evening classes on campus, or flexible online classes.