Master of Science Computer Science - Health Informatics

About

The healthcare industry relies heavily on technology and data. The concentration in Health Informatics (HIT) provides students with a foundational understanding of healthcare technologies and data management within the United States healthcare system and regulations. Topics include principles of data management, health informatics, healthcare technologies, compliance, governance and standards, telemedicine and networking. It prepares students to move into advanced careers in computer science and software by providing the necessary advanced skills and knowledge in computer systems, software, and telecommunications to effectively implement computerization processes across several industries including healthcare, manufacturing, research and development, education, finance, and other fields which require advanced computerization to remain competitive in the global economy.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Health Informatics Specialist, Clinical Data Analyst, Health IT Project Manager, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Analyst, Healthcare Data Scientist, Clinical Informatics Manager, Health Information Systems Developer, Medical Informatics Researcher, Health Data Privacy & Security Analyst, Public Health Informatics Officer, Biomedical Data Analyst, Healthcare Business Intelligence Analyst, Telemedicine Systems Architect, Health Analytics Consultant, Population Health Data Analyst.