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.
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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