MS - Health Information Management
Another sub category of combined IT skills and health care studies is MS in Health Information and Management. This field of study is focused in developing software and databases which improves the process of managing the health care files of different patients. Using en electronic information system with an enabled system security to safeguard the privacy of medical records, health care institutions will be able to get rid of numerous paperwork and focus on the improvement of health care services delivery.
For IT professionals who wish to make a career change and would like to work in a medical environment, the MS in Health Information Management is perfect choice. The program not only deals with the technical side of database creation and management, it also talks about the business aspect including the cost of the project and its long term impact on the organization's operations.
Graduates of this degree can take on positions in health care consultancy and management.
| School: | Capella University |
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| Field of Study: | Online Degree » Health & Medicine » Medical Informatics |
| Accreditation: | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Delivery Format: | Online |
| Educational Level: | Master Degree |
| Language: | English |
| Requirements: | Applicants must have a Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), appropriate educational and professional experience. |
