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Health Information Management & Data Analytics
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The certificate program in health information management and data analytics at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help equip you with knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and the skills needed for healthcare organizational management. In this program, you’ll learn methods of health information management and technologies for collecting, storing, retrieving, and processing healthcare data. In addition, you’ll learn how to analyze, interpret, and present that data using appropriate statistical tools and techniques for healthcare decision making. You’ll apply managerial epidemiology tools and evidence in decision making and acquire skills in planning and resolving diverse healthcare issues.
Program Highlights
- Stay on the cutting edge: Study the latest technologies for collecting, storing, retrieving, and processing healthcare data.
- Study the landscape: Learn about healthcare organizations in the United States and emerging issues in healthcare.
- Apply knowledge: Apply knowledge of key management concepts to the management of health services organizations.
- Influence decisions: Apply data-based insights to healthcare decision-making.
- Explore the fundamentals: Study research methods, and the process of data identification and analysis in the healthcare field.
- Advance your skills: Organize, summarize, interpret, and present data using graphical and tabular representations.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, HMGT 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 305)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 307)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 320)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 400)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you learn how to process and analyze healthcare data and apply those insights to healthcare decision-making.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
In order to sign up for (3 Credits, HMGT 300), you will need to successfully complete one of the following prerequisite courses beforehand:
- (3 Credits, WRTG 112)
- WRTG 101
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.