Whether your background is in information technology or in health care, Northeastern’s master’s degree program gives you an academic credential that demonstrates you have the knowledge and skills to be a leader in the field of health informatics.
Two types of master’s degree program lets you tailor your education to your needs and experience:
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Advanced Standing Master of Science in Health Informatics
Master of Science in Health Informatics
(11 courses, 33 credits)
This interdisciplinary master’s degree program is designed for health-care professionals with little knowledge of computing and information technology as well as for IT professionals with little knowledge of health-care environments. Students with either background gain the knowledge and skills to make an immediate impact in health informatics.
Sample Course Schedule (per year)
Fall: 2 courses
Spring: 2 courses
Summer: 2 courses
Core Courses – (8 courses, 24 credits)
Required Courses: 2 Courses
HINF 5101 Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems
HINF 5105 The American Health Care System
Health Informatics: Choose 2 courses
HINF 6225 Health Systems Lab
HINF 6202 The Business of Health Care Informatics
HINF 6205 Creation and Application of Medical Knowledge
Technical: Choose 2 Courses
HINF 6220 Database Design, Access, Modeling, and Security
HINF 6230 Strategic Topics in Programming for Health Professionals
HINF 5102 Data Management in Health Care
HINF 6355 Key Standards in Health Informatics Systems
Business Management: Choose 2 Courses
HINF 6201 Organizational Behavior, Work Flow Design, and Change Management
HINF 6215 Project Management
HINF 6335 Management Issues in Healthcare Information Technology
Elective Courses (choose 2 courses)
HINF 6345 Design for Usability in Health Care
HINF 6330 Emerging Technologies in Healthcare
HINF 6340 Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics
HINF 6325 Legal and Social Issues in Health Informatics
HINF 6350 Public Health Surveillance and Informatics
Capstone (one course)
HINF 7701 Health Informatics Capstone Project
Advanced Standing Master of Science in Health Informatics
If you have a background in an appropriate health field, you can prepare to become a leader in health informatics more quickly through the advanced standing master’s degree program. The program is designed for:
- Experienced clinicians or public health professionals who already hold health-related master’s or doctoral degrees
- Those with doctoral degrees in related fields who want to become teachers and researchers in health informatics
The Advanced Standing Master of Science in Health Informatics program requires two fewer courses than the two-year program. Typically, American Health care System and Introduction to Health Informatics courses are eliminated for students with advanced standing, but your prior academic degree and professional experience determine your specific course requirements.
