Online Master of Health Informatics
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Master’s Degree in Health Informatics Overview
In today's electronic and data-driven health care industry, experts in health informatics are in high demand. It’s time. Earn your master’s and move your informatics career forward.
- Lead efforts to improve the nation's health care system by using the latest information technologies and information management concepts.
- Apply your learning to a real-world issue in health informatics through a final capstone project.
- Earn your degree 100% online, while meeting the demands of your career.
- Prepare for the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) certification.
- Customize your degree by adding a concentration in health information management.
- Take electives to qualify for a Digital Health Leader Certificate and our Digital Health Leader micro-credential.
- Learn from experienced professionals currently active in the field.
Gain the Expertise That Employers Need
- Use leadership and innovation to design effective health informatics strategies.
- Master the tools and processes used to record, store, and analyze health care information.
- Assess the impact that economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law have on the optimization of health informatics.
- Evaluate public policy and health care policies and procedures to support health informatics innovation across systems.
- Implement health informatics best practices while drawing from social and behavioral sciences, and information technology.
What Is Health Informatics?
The field of health informatics (HI) combines computer science, information science, and health care. HI professionals work with the processes and tools used to record, store, and analyze health care information, and communicate with both health care providers and information technology (IT) professionals.
Who Should Earn This Degree?
- Experienced health care professionals who want to create new opportunities in a growing field.
- Qualified IT professionals who want to transition into the health care industry.
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?
Courses within the online Master of Health Informatics (MHI) focus on the strategic and operational relevance and robustness of clinical information, resources, workflow, and connectivity within the health care industry and public health sectors.
In addition to core courses, you can specialize your degree by adding an optional concentration in health information management. This online master's in health informatics program culminates in a practice-focused capstone project that allows you to apply what you've learned to a challenging, real-world problem or issue.
Sample Courses
- Leadership and Management in Health Care
- Database Design and SQL
- Health Care Data Analysis
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information
- Information Systems Design and Implementation
Program Requirements
HIM Concentration Option
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
CAHIIM Digital Health Leader (DHL) Certificate
This certificate which consists of four major and one elective course in the Master of Health Informatics program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with and effectively use digital tools and emerging technologies important in a rapidly evolving digital health care landscape.
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) is the accreditor of Purdue Global's DHL certificate program. The DHL program’s accreditation has been affirmed through 2030–2031.
HIMSS-Approved Education Partner and Academic Organizational Affiliate
Purdue Global is recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) as an Approved Education Partner (AEP) and Academic Organizational Affiliate (OA).
HIMSS-Approved Education Partner
HIMSS-approved educational programs, which include the Master of Health Informatics, provide advanced knowledge in health information and technology or health care and prepare candidates to sit for the CAHIMS or CPHIMS exam.
HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate
As an Academic Organization Affiliate of HIMSS, Purdue Global can provide students and faculty with resources to address global health and wellness through information and technology.
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.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a time when you worked on a project that required collaboration with people from different professional backgrounds. How did you ensure effective communication and teamwork to achieve your goals?
- Give an example of a situation where you used data analysis or technological tools to solve a complex problem or improve an outcome. What approach did you take, and what was the result?
- Tell me about a time when you took a leadership role, either in school or work, to guide a team or manage a project. How did you motivate others and handle challenges during the process?
- Describe a situation where you had to make a decision or take action that aligned with professional or ethical standards in health informatics or healthcare. How did you handle it?
- Can you share an example of when you designed or proposed a new solution that incorporated both technological and social considerations? How did you balance these factors?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Communication
- Health Information Systems
- Coordinating
- Data Analysis
- Electronic Medical Record
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Leadership
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- SQL (Programming Language)
- Statistics
Earn a Law Degree 1 Year Sooner
Upon graduating, you can apply some of your courses toward an Executive Juris Doctor (EJD) degree at Purdue Global Law School. Save up to $6,540 in tuition and graduate a year sooner. You could earn both a master’s and EJD degree with a general or health law concentration in as few as 3.5 years. See which courses transfer.
Unlike the JD, which prepares you to sit for the bar exam and practice law, the online EJD is designed to help you build legal expertise to use in your career.
Download the Program Brochure
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Prepare yourself for success with a master’s degree in health informatics.
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Education for Successful, Busy People
Purdue Global is dedicated to preparing students like you for the careers of tomorrow.
“As healthcare systems increasingly rely on technology and data-driven approaches, professionals in health informatics contribute to advancements in healthcare delivery, patient safety, clinical decision-making, and public health initiatives. The MHI program prepares you to navigate the complex intersection of healthcare, technology, and data.”
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Choosing a Master’s Degree in Health Informatics
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