Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Health Administration, Health Informatics Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||||||||
Master of Health Administration, Health Informatics812/461-5334 The College of Nursing and Health Professions offers two options for a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree. Students can complete either of the 39 credit hour programs in six semesters. Master of Health Administration, Health InformaticsThe MHA program with a Health Informatics Specialty focuses on the application of information management and leadership principles for the improvement of communications across the health care industry. Students will also acquire the knowledge of system design, integration, implementation, and evaluation of health care information systems. Graduates will possess a full understanding of how health informatics improves communication among patients, providers and clinicians to reduce medical errors and health care costs. Additionally, graduates will hone the managerial skills required to successfully influence and lead informatics initiatives. The degree is designated as an MHA with a Health Informatics Specialty. Program DeliveryThe majority of both programs are delivered online with the exception of three Intensive meetings. These meetings are conducted similar to conference meetings; complete with class sessions, working meals, guest speakers, interactive leadership sessions and students presentations. |
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Admission RequirementsApplicants are considered for entrance in the fall and spring semesters of each year.
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CurriculumThe MHA program is designed in a cohort model, meaning matriculated students will take all courses together toward graduation. | ||||||||||
Master of Health Administration, Health Informatics-Fall Cohort | ||||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 1-Fall Semester (6 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
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MHA 621 - The Health Services System | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 622 - Biostatistics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 1-Spring Semester (6 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 624 - Applied Economic Analysis in Healthcare | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 628 - Epidemiology | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 1-Summer Session (6 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 626 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 642 - Health Informatics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 2-Fall Semester (7 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 623 - Operations and Control Systems Research in Healthcare Organizations | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
CIS 601 - Information Systems and Technology | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 651 - Capstone I: Planning | Credits: 1 | |||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 2-Spring Semester (7 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 644 - Healthcare Enterprise Operations | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 645 - HIT Integration, Interoperability and Standards | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 652 - Capstone II: Implementation | Credits: 1 | |||||||||
Fall Cohort: Year 2-Summer Session (7 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 646 - Healthcare Technology Acquisition & Assessment | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 647 - Knowledge Management and Data Mining in Health Informatics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 653 - Capstone III: Dissemination | Credits: 1 | |||||||||
Master of Health Administration, Health Informations-Spring Cohort | ||||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 1-Spring Semester (6 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 624 - Applied Economic Analysis in Healthcare | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 628 - Epidemiology | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 1-Summer Session (6 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 626 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 642 - Health Informatics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 1-Fall Semester (9 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 621 - The Health Services System | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 622 - Biostatistics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
CIS 601 - Information Systems and Technology | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 2-Spring Semester (7 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 644 - Healthcare Enterprise Operations | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 645 - HIT Integration, Interoperability and Standards | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 651 - Capstone I: Planning | Credits: 1 | |||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 2-Summer Session (7 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 646 - Healthcare Technology Acquisition & Assessment | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 647 - Knowledge Management and Data Mining in Health Informatics | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
Spring Cohort: Year 2-Fall Semester (4 hours) | ||||||||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||||||
MHA 623 - Operations and Control Systems Research in Healthcare Organizations | Credits: 3 | |||||||||
MHA 653 - Capstone III: Dissemination | Credits: 1 | |||||||||
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