George Mason University Online
Master of Science in Health Informatics - Health Informatics Management Specialization
George Mason, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Health Informatics, Health Informatics Management specialization at George Mason University in Fairfax trains you to oversee health information systems, manage system analysis and design, protect patient privacy, and run statistical analyses. The competency-focused curriculum covers electronic health records, health data integration, data mining, and health care databases, with a bridge course. Taught by expert faculty, the 36 credit hours degree updates regularly and is offered online.
Career Outcomes: You can pursue roles in health informatics management, health data analytics, EHR systems analysis, clinical informatics, health IT consulting, database administration, privacy/compliance officer, and related positions.
Gain the knowledge and skills to oversee health information systems, including managing system analysis and design, patient privacy, and an array of statistical analyses. You will also explore the real-world implications of the growing use of electronic health records.
Competency-Focused Health Informatics Curriculum
Our expert faculty teach evidence-based courses, helping you develop competencies for careers in health informatics management, health data analytics, and beyond. You’ll learn emerging informatics concepts while engaging in a curriculum that Mason regularly updates, helping you keep pace with the innovations reshaping health care and technology. The master’s degree requires 36 credits hours, with classes offered in a flexible online format.
Health informatics students can take the following courses:
Optional Bridge Course
Prepare for the master’s program by gaining foundational math, computing, and informatics knowledge.
Health Data Integration
Learn to manipulate large databases, write SQL application programs, and understand sources of conflicts within complex health databases.
Data Mining in Health Care
Explore the practical applications of data mining in the health care industry, learning the latest tools and ways to visualize your findings.
Health Care Databases
Gain hands-on experience with designing and maintaining database queries, learn the uses of health record systems, and examine different types of database management systems.