MSc Health Informatics
The Health Informatics program at George Mason University combines healthcare, medical and information technology domains, and places particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary collaboration between these fields.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, August
Tuition Fee
$ 1,543 per credit
Online: $ 800 per credit
Location
Fairfax, United States/Online/Blended
About the programme
We prepare health informatics professionals with knowledge of healthcare industry and technology solutions, in conjunction with practical skills needed in this dynamically evolving field.
The program’s goal is to prepare graduates to be able to effectively analyze complex health data, manage evolving health information systems (ranging from evaluation of information needs to design, development, acquisition, implementation, operation and improvement) and support the increased adoption and use of electronic health records.
Key Features
This 30-36 credit graduate Health Informatics program at George Mason University prepares students to become health information systems specialists, health data analysts, health care managers and consultants.
Graduates of the program may be employed in health information technology firms, health care/service organizations and their business partners, as well as public health entities.
Courses include:
- Computational Tools in Health Informatics
- Health Care Databases
- Health Data: Vocabulary and Standards
- Advanced Statistics in Health Services Research
- Data Mining in Health Care
- Comparative Effectiveness Analysis using Observational Data