Overview
As a graduate of the Health Information Management and Technology program of University of Wisconsin-Parkside, you will be uniquely prepared to pursue jobs in a wide array of healthcare environments.
Concentrations
Health Information Management
Emphasizes organization and management with a focus on human resources, financial and sesource management as well as strategic planning and development.
Health Information Technology
Focuses on information technology and systems. You will learn to build and use software and hardware systems to manage, retrieve, and analyze data to drive imporvements in patient care.
Program Highlights
- Become expert in the new HIMT skills focusing on one of two concentrations
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
- All course content is online for convenient study and homework options
- Structured curriculum with 17 core courses, 4 track courses, no electives, including a capstone experience
- Study under top faculty from across the UW System
- Gain a competitive advantage in an in-demand field
Careers
A UW bachelor of science in health information management and technology can be the foundation for a variety of positions, including
- HIM department manager
- Health data quality manager
- Health data coder or analyst
- Health data statistician
- Clinical data manager
- Electronic health records (EHR) privacy and security coordinator,
- EHR project manager
- Compliance coordinator
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Management for HIMT Professionals
- Healthcare Economics
- Human Resource Management in Healthcare
- Application of Leadership and Management in Healthcare Technology
- Programming and Software Development
- Database Structures and Management Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Health Management Technology Management General Engineering & Technology View 40 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit online application
- Submit the application fee
- At the time of application, students must have already completed or be close to completing secondary school (high school)
- Students whose prior education was not conducted in English are required to submit proof of language proficiency
- International students must certify that they have enough financial support for the first full year of their education
- Submit a clear, easy-to-read copy of the personal information page of your passport
Tuition Fee
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International
15691 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15691 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
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In-State
7422 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7422 USD per year during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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