Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics
New Kingston, Jamaica
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2025
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
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Introduction
Rapid advances in technology have revolutionized many aspects of the health care industry, including the way health data is recorded, secured, and shared. The industry-wide implementation of electronic health records has increased access to information which is improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care. With your Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics degree from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Global Campus (UCCGC), you will gain the knowledge to help health professionals provide optimal care.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.
Online programs
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Global Campus offers two options to international students: 100% Online or Blended, i.e. 90% online with required residencies in Jamaica each summer.
The intake periods for international (non-Jamaican) students are January, March, May, July, and September.
Admissions
Program Outcome
Course objectives
Upon completion of your online Master of Science Health Informatics and Analytics degree, you will be able to:
- Apply principles of leadership in the development of strategic goals, achieving organizational outcomes, and modelling professional values
- Utilize health care information technology and statistical reasoning in organizational planning and decision-making
- Evaluate health care outcomes using quality improvement and risk standards
- Apply problem-solving approaches in the resolution of health care issues and digital management of health care information
- Analyze data to improve clinical practices, organizational priorities, risk analytics, metrics, and trends
- Propose the design, delivery, and improvement of software applications, training programs, and related courseware
- Evaluate policies and procedures protecting confidential patient information in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Develop strategic initiatives for information management systems and regulatory policies