The American healthcare system is undergoing dramatic changes and improvements that center on the integration of technology in patient care. Professionals in the field of health informaticsthe union of information science, computer science, and healthcareare driving many of these advancements. Yet as a new and rapidly evolving field, there is a critical shortage of qualified talent.Northeastern Universitys interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Informatics prepares you to take a leadership role in addressing the combined clinical, technical, and business needs of health-related organizations. You will gain the knowledge and skills to successfully integrate systems, improve workflow, help people work together effectively, and make a real difference in the quality and effectiveness of healthcare deliverytoday and in the future.Program ObjectivesUnderstand how information technology, people, health, and the healthcare system interrelateUse information technology and information management concepts and methods to improve healthcare delivery and outcomesCommunicate effectively among healthcare practitioners, administrators, and IT professionals, and understand each of their needs and constraints
Financial information
Total tuition
$39,996.00
Total required fees
$0.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Seattle
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
MS
Education Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
N/A
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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