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Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Health Information Management specialization

Electronic recordkeeping and patient privacy mandates have created an increased demand for IT professionals in health care settings. This Health Information Management master's specialization offers health-care-focused course work on information systems, databases, system security, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics. The curriculum is designed to help you use information management and security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery and management. People who choose this specialization are often IT professionals pursuing health information management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: March 5, 2012
Credit: $591

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Expand your educational and career opportunities by choosing one of Capella's degree enrichment options.

  • Expand your career options with additional specializations

    Increase your knowledge and career options by earning multiple specializations as part of your bachelor's or master's degree program at Capella. If you have elective courses in your program, you may be able to use them toward earning another specialization. However, completing additional specializations may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • TS5004 - Technical Communications
  • TS5010 - Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
  • TS5011 - Managing People and Technology
  • TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice
  • TS5160 - Business Foundations
  • TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • Choose five from the following courses::
  • TS5610 - Introduction to Health Information Systems
  • TS5615 - Health Informatics
  • TS5620 - Databases in Health Care Environments*
  • TS5625 - System Security in Health Care Environments
  • TS5630 - Data Analysis and Decision Support for Health Information Technology Practitioners
  • TS5635 - Strategic Management of Information Technology in Health Organizations
  • TS5999 - Current Trends in Information Technology

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

  • TS5960 - Health Information Management Capstone* - 4 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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