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Master’s Concentration

Health Data Utilization and Analysis: Master’s Degree

Learn to transform data into insight. This concentration builds hands-on skills in data mining, programming, ethics, and security practices for effective health system problem solving. Sharpen skills such as:

  • Programming Python and SQL scripts for data analysis
  • Building plans for ethical research
  • Creating cybersecurity assessments for health technology
  • Analyzing health data sets to improve healthcare delivery

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
March 31

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour

Format
Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quick as 18 months. Access a sample schedule

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Curriculum

Master of Science in Health Informatics with a concentration in Health Data Utilization and Analysis requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

6

Core Courses

6

Concentration
Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you'll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you'll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

HINF 4010 Health Informatics Communication
HINF 4020 Healthcare Workflow and Gap Analysis
HINF 4030 Healthcare Finance
HINF 4650 Healthcare Project Management and Professionalism
HINF 4900 Experiential Learning in Health Informatics
HINF 4901 Capstone Project
OR  
HINF 4902 Capstone Seminar
Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

ICT 4007
Creative Problem Solving and Programming Concepts
HINF 4210
Data Platforms in Healthcare
HINF 4335
Healthcare Cybersecurity
HINF 4610
Healthcare Ethics and Biostatistics
HINF 4620
Healthcare Methods and Programming
HINF 4630
Healthcare Data Mining, Integration and Interpretation

Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our six course graduate certificate in Health Data Utilization and Analysis.

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Career Opportunities

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Health Information Services Manager
Healthcare Data Analyst
Informatics Analyst
Nursing Informaticist

Director of Health Analytics
Data Modeler
Quality Analyst
Health Informatics Consultant


Healthcare Data Analyst Salary: National Average

$91,000

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Accreditation

 


Higher Learning Commission

College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

 


HIMSS Organizational Affiliates

The HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate program shares industry knowledge and educates our students on critical issues in health information and technology by offering complimentary student memberships to HIMSS and other key benefits.

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Curriculum Alignment

To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.

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