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Overview
The department offers a 120-hour Bachelor of Science degree and a 45-hour Master of Health Informatics and Information Management at Louisiana Tech University. Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).
The mission of the Department is to provide a superior educational experience. We empower students to excel in the HIIM profession and to support the community and industry by striving for excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our graduates will be prepared to improve the delivery of health care by using technology to manage all aspects of health data collection, use, and dissemination.
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- Having skilled HIM professionals on staff ensures an organization has the right information on hand when and where it is needed, while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and security.
- Knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement requirements also make HIM professionals valuable for compliance with various governmental and non-governmental rules and regulations.
- Health information management (HIM) professionals work in a variety of different settings and job titles. They often serve in bridge roles, connecting clinical, operational, and administrative functions.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Informatics View 80 other Masters in Health Informatics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the Online Application
- Non-refundable application fee $30.00
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries: Students with a 2.0 GPA must have one of the following: an iBT TOEFL 79 or an IELTS 6.5 or SAT Math subscore 510, Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500 subscore with a minimum composite score of 1130 or ACT Math subscore 19 and English subscore 18 with a minimum composite score of 23.
- Copy of Current Valid Passport
Tuition Fee
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International
11068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5534 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
National
11068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5534 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
3702 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1851 USD per semester and a duration of 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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