Program Description
- Online Accelerated Program
The Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Information Systems equips students with knowledge and skills to support the design, implementation, and management of information systems in healthcare environments. The program blends foundational concepts in healthcare management and information systems with applied learning in systems analysis, cybersecurity, and health informatics.
Students explore how technology can be used to improve healthcare delivery, ensure data security, and support regulatory compliance. The curriculum also addresses emerging trends such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, preparing students to engage with innovative tools and practices shaping the future of the industry. Elective options allow students to tailor the program to their professional interests, with topics such as project management and cloud management.
Graduates are prepared to contribute to healthcare organizations by enhancing operational efficiency, protecting sensitive information, and supporting data-driven decision-making in a rapidly evolving field.
Curriculum: 21 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSMX 201 | Intro to Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HSMX 310 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| HSMX 311 | Health Informatics | 3 |
| MISX 211 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ITX 321 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| ITX 324 | Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Project Management | ||
| Medical Billing & Coding | ||
| Database Management | ||
| Cloud Management | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |