Health Informatics

Office: College of Professional Studies Student Support Center 
Mail Code: Administrative Office Building, 2601 E. Colorado Ave. Denver, CO 80208
Phone: 303-871-2291, 800-347-2042
Email: pscsupport@du.edu
Web Site: http://www.professionalstudies.du.edu

Master of Science in Health Informatics

Students in Master of Science in Health Informatics will be at the forefront of the health industry, equipped with the technical, communication, and leadership skills needed to thrive in the fastest growing field: informatics. In this master's degree program accredited by HIMSS, students will learn to leverage health data tools and applications to achieve business and research outcomes within the health sector. Students will work on hands-on informatics projects using real-world data from a curated health data repository built with industry partners. Students will learn to optimize data to support evidence- and value-based results and enhance their knowledge in digital health, informatics, analytics data science, and artificial intelligence to solve the health challenges of our time.

This degree prepares students to:

  • Employ quantitative and qualitative methods to achieve business and research outcomes for health informatics projects
  • Utilize project management skills to operationalize health informatics goals
  • Apply effective communication techniques to create collaborative teams focused on successful implementation of data-driven solutions Identify and solve real-world challenges in the health industry using workflow tools and gap analyses
  • Design sustainable, data-driven business practices to support evidence- and value-based results

Master of Science in Health Informatics with Concentration in Healthcare Management

The Master of Science in Health Informatics with concentration in Healthcare Management prepares professionals to lead at the intersection of health industry technology and organizational leadership. This innovative program combines core informatics principles with advanced management and leadership expertise, enabling graduates to drive strategic healthcare initiatives in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The program's interdisciplinary core curriculum provides a robust foundation through hands-on experiential learning and comprehensive content of health industry systems and communication frameworks. This concentration deepens expertise through focused study of health equity principles and healthcare governance in healthcare policy development and diverse healthcare delivery models.

This degree prepares students to:

  • Design and implement equitable healthcare programs and policies
  • Lead organizational change initiatives that promote inclusive, patient-centered care
  • Navigate complex legislative and regulatory healthcare environments
  • Apply global best practices to optimize healthcare delivery and outcomes
  • Build collaborative partnerships across healthcare stakeholders to drive system improvements

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics develops essential expertise for today's complex health industry landscape. Students gain advanced understanding of healthcare analytics, ethical considerations, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the health industry. The program examines how data mining and artificial intelligence can drive clinical decision-making while maintaining ethical standards. This concentration equips both clinical and non-clinical health industry professionals with critical skills in continuous quality improvement, analytical and technological expertise, and digital health innovation.

This degree prepares students to:

  • Apply analytical methods and ethical frameworks to complex health industry challenges
  • Leverage data mining and analytics to improve health industry outcomes and operational efficiency
  • Evaluate and implement emerging digital health technologies
  • Design and execute quality improvement initiatives using gap analysis techniques