Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management (HIM)
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Bachelor’s in Health Information Management Overview
Come back stronger, ready to meet the fast-growing demand for health information management (HIM) professionals. Earn your bachelor’s degree online.
- Study medicine, management, finance, information technology, and law — a unique blend that you can use in a variety of settings.
- Apply what you’ve learned to a challenging, real-world HIM problem in your final capstone project.
- Learn from faculty who are experienced HIM professionals.
- Shorten your path to a bachelor’s degree — if you’ve already earned a CAHIIM-approved associate’s degree in health information technology, you can use it to fast track this bachelor’s.
Gain the Skills That Employers Need
- Apply best practices in decision-making regarding the management of health information.
- Use research methods and critical thinking to create innovative solutions for health care issues.
- Apply the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health information management.
- Understand the forces affecting health care delivery and health information systems.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Coursework focuses on planning, designing, managing, and evaluating electronic health information and data systems.
The curriculum is reviewed and revised regularly by industry experts to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the fast-changing HIM field.
Sample Courses
- Automation of Health Information
- Quality Assurance and Statistics in Health Information
- Information Systems for Health Care
- Research Methods for Health Sciences
- Strategic Planning and Change Management for Health Care
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
The Bachelor's in Health Information Management Is Accredited by CAHIIM
The Health Information Management accreditor of Purdue Global is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2028–2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Student/Graduate Achievement
For the reporting period August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, Purdue Global reported the following outcomes in the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Annual Program Assessment Report (APAR):
- Graduate satisfaction: 100%
- Completion rate: full-time, 71.11%; part-time, 6.67%
- Employment rate: 82%
Additionally, Purdue Global reports the following retention rate in alignment with attrition numbers reported in the APAR: 77.99%.
CAHIIM Digital Health Professional Certificate
Completion of five required courses in the BSHIM program may qualify you to earn the CAHIIM Digital Health Professional (DHP) Certificate. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) is the accreditor of Purdue Global's DHP certificate program. The DHP program’s accreditation has been affirmed through 2030–2031.
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Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me a time when you identified an error in a dataset. How did you work to correct this error?
- Tell me a time when you worked with a large volume of records and how you maintained the accuracy of these records?
- Can you describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem related to health information or data systems? What steps did you take to evaluate options and implement a solution?
- Give an example of a time when you had to make a decision that affected how health information was managed or stored. How did you ensure you were applying best practices?
- Tell me about a time when external factors, like regulatory changes or industry trends, impacted your approach to managing health information. How did you adapt?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Auditing
- Clinical Documentation
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Digital Literacy
- Electronic Medical Record
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Health Information Management
- Management
- Medical Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Workflow Management
Choosing a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
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