Master's degree

Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics

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20 months

Approximate Program Length

42

Total Credits

$698

Cost per Credit

Online

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Managing clinical information and patient records has become more complex than ever. Our Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics, which you can earn in approximately 20 months online, can help you prepare for leadership opportunities within healthcare, equipping you to use information and data to improve patient and provider outcomes.

Use data to address the Triple Aim (cost/quality of care, health of populations, patient-centrism)
Manage data privacy
Measure organizational performance
Analyze data to inform decision-making
Track employee productivity, morale, and safety

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

8

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 42 credits to complete this online MHA with a concentration in Informatics program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

14 Core courses

You’ll be taught by instructors averaging 26 years of real-world business experience. This is just one more way the University of Phoenix® MHA with a concentration in Informatics can help you develop the confidence and skills needed in the healthcare environment.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

MHA/505: SYSTEMS THINKING IN HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENTS
MHA/506: ETHICAL MARKETING: THE NEW HEALTH CARE ECONOMICS
MHA/508: NAVIGATING THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT IN HEALTH CARE
MHA/515: SCANNING THE HEALTH SECTOR AS AN INDUSTRY EXPERT
MHA/516: OPERATING IN STRUCTURE: HEALTH SECTOR POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
MHA/520: SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS: IDENTIFYING AND CULTIVATING ALLIANCES
MHA/542: LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
MHA/543: TACKLING THE TALENT WAR IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
MHA/560: CREATING A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
HINF/500: INFORMATICS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HINF/520: DATA MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HINF/510: THE SYSTEMS LIFE CYCLE
MHA/598: LEVERAGING RESULTS TO BUILD BRAND IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
MHA/599: CAPSTONE: LEADING THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH CHANGE

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

What you'll learn

When you earn your MHA with a concentration in Informatics, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Strategic data sourcing and decision-making
Using data across diverse health information systems
Health information system implementation and interaction across the health sector

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Software Developers, Applications

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Salary range ²

$74-122k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

29815

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Software Developers, Systems Software

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Salary range ²

$81-124k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

3112

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Software Developers, Systems Software

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Salary range ²

$81-124k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

3112

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Software Developers, Applications

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Salary range ²

$74-122k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

29815

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics?

The MHA/INF can help prepare you to be a:

Health Information Management Director
Health Manager
Practice Administrator
Software Developer
Software Development Engineer

18 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

26

Average years of industry experience

28

Chief Executive Officers

85 %

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