Master’s Degree in Health Information Management Online

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Program at a Glance
  • Focus on clinical information, resources, workflow, and connectivity within the health care and public health sectors.
  • Apply your learning to real-world health information management issues through a final capstone project.
  • Earn your master's degree in health information management 100% online while meeting the demands of your career.
COURSE EFFORT 12–15 Hours per Week
COURSE LENGTH 10-Week Terms
Course Details
CREDITS REQUIRED 48
COST PER CREDIT $420
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How Do I Get Started?

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

October 16
January 8
March 25
June 10

Master of Health Information Management Overview

Health information management (HIM) is a rapidly evolving field with diverse opportunities for qualified professionals. The curriculum intersects business, health care, and data management, and gives you the expertise needed to advance into leadership, administration, education, and research positions in the industry.

Coursework focuses on the design, selection, implementation, support, and maintenance of global health information systems. The curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by industry experts to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the fast-changing HIM field.

Curriculum is focused on preparing you to:

  • Design effective strategies based on concepts of leadership and health information management in administrative and business environments.
  • Analyze the impact of economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law on health information.
  • Evaluate public policy and health care policies and procedures to support the global health information management industry.
  • Compare financial data analytics to optimize health information systems.

HIMSS-Approved Education Partner

Purdue Global is recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) as an Approved Education Partner (AEP).

HIMSS-approved educational programs, which include the Master of Health Information Management, provide advanced knowledge in health information and technology or health care and prepare candidates to sit for the CAHIMS or CPHIMS exam.* View the directory of HIMSS-approved programs.


See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

What Is Health Information Management?

The field of health information is focused on acquiring, analyzing, and protecting patient medical information, in both digital and traditional formats.


Health information managers are responsible for the maintenance and security of all patient records and data. They also may supervise medical records workers and health information technicians.

Practice-Focused Capstone

The health information management online degree program culminates in the successful completion of a capstone project that allows you to apply what you've learned to a challenging, real-world HIM problem or issue under the mentorship of a faculty advisor.

Purdue University Global Is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission

This accreditation covers all academic programs, all regional locations, and all programs provided via distance education. For more information, please visit HLCommission.org or call 800-621-7440.

What Can You Do With a Health Information Management Degree?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of health information managers in the U.S. will grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2026. Candidates with a master's degree in health administration or a related field, as well as knowledge of health care IT systems, will likely have the best prospects.†

Graduates of Purdue Global's Master of Health Information Management program could choose from many different career paths in a variety of settings including hospitals, health care clinics, HMO administrative offices, insurance providers, and long-term care organizations.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

  1. Speaking
  2. Critical Thinking
  3. Active Listening
  4. Coordination
  5. Judgement and Decision Making

Top Jobs with This Degree

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016–2028) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions.

Courses within the online Master of Health Information Management explore:

  • Organizational development and management for health information
  • Human resources for health care managers
  • Health care financial management
  • Leadership in health care
Sample Courses
  • Health Care Financial Management
  • Health Care Statistics
  • Project Management of Health Information Systems
  • Organizational Development and Management for Health Information
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information
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Credit Breakdown
  • Core Credits48
  • Total Credits48

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Maine residents will pay $420.00 per credit for all graduate programs, with the exception of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Tuition does not include University fees and associated program fees. View tuition and fee information or contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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97% Faculty members who have advanced degrees
45% Faculty members who hold a doctorate
218 Faculty publications in 2017–2018
Nearly 87,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2017–2018

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis and Center for Teaching and Learning. 2017–2018 academic year. Note: all figures include data prior to the March 2018 purchase of Kaplan University by Purdue University and subsequent creation of Purdue University Global.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

†Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Service Managers, 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.