Technology is transforming health care, opening up a new world of opportunities for health information management (HIM) professionals with specialized skills in collecting, analyzing, and protecting vital patient information and medical records. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for medical and health services managers, which include health information jobs, will grow by 20% between 2016 and 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.* Purdue Global’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program can prepare you to play a key role in this dynamic field.
If you received a CAHIIM-approved Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology, your prior degree could put you on the fast track to your bachelor’s degree. Note: completion of an associate’s degree is not a prerequisite for the 4-year program.
Purdue Global's online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program combines theory and practice to prepare you to take on real responsibilities in this growing, data-driven profession. You can develop the technology, medical terminology, and professional skills required for a career in health information management.†
The final capstone project lets you demonstrate your competency and apply what you have learned to a health information management challenge in the field. During your externship at a hospital or health care facility, you will have an opportunity to gain real-world experience and build a valuable professional network. The online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program allows you the flexibility to fit education into your busy life.
After completing the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program, you will be able to:
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program culminates in the successful completion of a practice-focused capstone project. This project provides students with opportunities to apply what they’ve learned throughout the program to a challenging, real-world HIM problem or issue. Students conduct the capstone project under the mentorship of a faculty advisor.
Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Our specific programs hold additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
Graduates of Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program could choose from many different career paths in a variety of settings including:
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
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December 04, 2019Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management focus on developing knowledge to support operations, management, and decision-making initiatives within the health information field. Your program will culminate with a capstone course and externship that builds upon all the courses taken in the program. Courses include:
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Indiana resident military veterans: tuition for online undergraduate degree and certificate programs is $220.00 per quarter credit hour.
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*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Service Managers, on the Internet www.bls.gov/ooh/Management/Medical-and-health-services-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields.
‡Purdue University acquired Kaplan University in March 2018 and created Purdue University Global, which is following the same curriculum format and instructional delivery methods as developed and used by Kaplan University. These disclosures are based on Kaplan University data reported prior to the acquisition.
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