Prepare Yourself for a Career in Health Data Analytics and Health Informatics with a HIMSS-Approved Master's Degree
Now more than ever, professionals who know how to securely capture, analyze and use health information are in demand. Whether you currently work in the healthcare field or are new to the industry, the University of San Diego’s M.S. in Health Care Informatics can help you achieve your goals. As a HIMSS-Approved Education Partner, the University of San Diego provides all the technical and programmatic skills you need to succeed, plus business management skills that will cement your role as a trailblazer in the Health Care Informatics field.
Our practical, flexible program allows you to take classes on campus in the evenings, or 100% online. Both formats provide an experienced cross-disciplinary faculty, exceptional student support, and the ability to customize your experience by choosing one of three learning tracks:
Health Care Informatics (HCI) Track
The HCI track focuses on applying data to solve questions that impact individual patients, populations of patients, and health care delivery systems. HCI professionals work in an interdisciplinary environment that integrates computer science, knowledge management, and health care. Courses include:
Advanced Health Care Information Management
Clinical Documentation: Electronic Medical Record Systems
Systems Analysis and Design for Health Care Systems
Health Care Analytics (Data Science Track) Track
Health Care Analytics (HCA) professionals understand health care delivery from the bedside to the board room and utilize advanced analytics tools combined with programming skills to design unique solutions to solving health care problems. The HCA track teaches students to employ the skills of a data scientist, within the context of the health care discipline. Courses include:
Machine Learning Applications for Health Care
Advanced Health Care Analytics
Population Health Analytics
Health Care Leadership Track
The Health Care Leadership Track prepares individuals with the skills needed in technology, systems management, communication, and critical thinking to take on leadership roles in health care organizations. Graduates will be pre­pared for roles such as managers, directors, or executives in health care delivery, technol­ogy, informatics, and health care companies. Courses include:
Healthcare Leadership, Values and Social Justice
Health Care Law
Strategic Planning and Management of Health Systems
Regardless of which track you choose, you’ll start your degree with a practical foundation in healthcare information management, and enjoy focused and relevant coursework in health care delivery systems, systems analysis, and design, statistics, and database design. Contact us today to take the next step toward becoming a health care informatics leader.
Why Choose the University of San Diego?
Top-ranked, accredited university
Aside from attending an established, prestigious university with a long history and a great reputation, you'll enjoy a practical, relevant curriculum geared toward career advancement.
Enjoy a flexible schedule
No time to attend class full-time? We get it. That's why our flexible schedule is ideal for working professionals with a lot on their plate.
No GMAT or GRE required
Unlike many graduate programs, we don't require students to take the GMAT or GRE in order to be admitted—so you have one less thing to worry about.
Choose to Attend In-Person or Online
If you're looking for the traditional graduate student experience, the University of San Diego's Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program provides an excellent in-person experience at our San Diego campus, which is frequently ranked among the most beautiful university campuses in the United States. With mild temperatures year-round, and our close proximity to beaches, mountains, sporting events, shopping, and a vibrant downtown district, the University of San Diego is a top pick for international and domestic students alike. On-campus students can take classes part-time or full-time, however international students are generally required to enroll full-time to meet their visa requirements.
Students who are pursuing their master's degree while working full time or juggling other priorities might prefer our fully online option, which allows students to schedule their coursework around their schedule. Students in the online program take just one 7-week class at a time - an ideal pace for those with busy work and family lives.
