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Master’s Concentration

M.S. in Health Informatics With Concentration In Healthcare Management

Lead strategically in a data-driven health environment. Build a strong foundation in informatics while expanding your expertise in leadership and healthcare policy across diverse health industry systems. Through practice-based learning, you’ll become equipped to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements that center patients and outcomes. Sharpen skills including:

  • Design and implement equitable healthcare programs and policies
  • Lead organizational change initiatives that promote inclusive, patient-centered care
  • Navigate complex healthcare policy and regulatory environments with confidence
  • Build partnerships that align stakeholder priorities and improve care system-wide
  • Apply best practices to optimize healthcare delivery and outcomes

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

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
June 16

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Tuition
$859 per credit hour

Format
Evening or 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 requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

6

Core Courses

4

Concentration
Courses

2

Elective 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.

UNIV 4910 Research for Professionals
HC 4000 Healthcare Systems and Regulatory Environments
HC 4015 Healthcare Finance
HINF 4630 Data Mining for Healthcare Analysis
ICT 4100 Principles of Project Management
UNIV 4904 Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar
OR  
HINF 4901 Capstone Project
Concentration Courses

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

HC 4100 Management and Leadership in Healthcare
HC 4200 Comparative Healthcare Systems
HC 4225 Healthcare Public Policy and the Legislative Process
HC 4300 Health Equity and Justice
Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Health Informatics program include:

HINF 4301
Foundations of Digital Health
HINF 4310 Healthcare Information Systems
HINF 4315 Digital and Virtual Health
HINF 4325
Values and Outcomes in Digital Health
HINF 4335
Healthcare Cybersecurity
HINF 4600
Healthcare Data and Delivery by Perspective
HINF 4610
Healthcare Ethics and Biostatistics
HINF 4620

Healthcare Methods and Programming
HINF 4630

Healthcare Data Mining, Integration and Interpretation
HINF 4640

Healthcare Database Applications
HINF 4810
Survey of Health Industry Artificial Intelligence
HINF 4825
Technology and Applications for Telehealth and Virtual Care Success
HC 4805
 Virtual Care: Opportunities and Barriers for Health Systems

Elective courses may be chosen from among non-core and concentration courses in the academic program, and you may also select courses in other College of Professional Studies graduate programs. Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals.

Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our six course graduate certificate in Health Informatics.

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Career Opportunities

Your Health Informatics degree prepares you for a variety of careers, from analyst and manager up to director and vice president roles. Some of the jobs you might pursue include:

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Health Information Management Supervisor
Program Management Specialist
Performance/Quality Improvement Manager
Clinical Nursing Informatics Director
Health Informatics Consultant
Clinical Data Management Director

Clinical Data Manager Salary: National Averag

$104,104

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College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

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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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