MHA, Health Care Informatics
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The MHA Health Care Informatics specialization focuses on the impact of information technology within the ever-changing health care industry. The specialization immerses learners into the world of health informatics and explores the depth and breadth of health information systems and how they influence strategic planning, decision making, and daily operations. The specialization curriculum emphasizes best practices in health informatics essentials, including electronic medical records, workflow, meaningful use, change management, and information technology alignment with regard to clinical operations. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue director-level and leadership positions in a wide range of health care settings and organizations that utilize various health information technologies.
Core courses
| MHA5001 | Foundations of Master’s Studies in Healthcare Administration | 4 |
| MHA5006 | Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement | 4 |
| MHA5010 | Strategic Healthcare Planning | 4 |
| MHA5012 | Organizational Leadership and Governance | 4 |
| MHA5017 | Data Analysis for Healthcare Decisions | 4 |
| NHS6004 | Health Care Law and Policy | 4 |
| NHS6008 | Economics and Decision Making in Health Care | 4 |
| MHA5020 | Health Administration Capstone | 4 |
Specialization courses
| MHA5062 | Health Care Delivery: New Environments in Health Informatics | 4 |
| MHA5064 | Health Care Information Systems Analysis and Design for Administrators | 4 |
| MHA5066 | Cornerstones of Health Informatics for Organizational Operations | 4 |
| MHA5068 | Leadership, Management, and Meaningful Use of Health Care Technology | 4 |
Total
At least 48 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.