Want a career full of growth potential? Get in early and set yourself apart from the pack with a Master’s degree in HIIM. Regis University’s Master of Science in Health Care Informatics and Information Management is an accelerated, online program perfect for working professionals. There are no set logins or required campus visits and courses are taught in an eight-week format. The HIIM degree will put you on the path to success RED HOT FAST.

• Opens the door to CIO and senior management positions
• Excellent preparation for Electronic Health Record implementation
• Maintain full-time employment while completing your degree
• Apply coursework to your career from day one
• An elective course allows for specialization
• Courses begin in fall and spring semesters
• No GRE or GMAT required

• Reputation of a university with over 130 years of educating future leaders
  
  
• Three colleges. One Mission. “Men and Women in Service to Others” can be found on the university seal. This spells out the purpose of a Jesuit education: to form men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. Serving others before self is especially applicable to the fast paced health care industry.
  
  
• Regionally accredited programs - CAHIIM accredited HIM program. HIIM program will seek CAHIIM accreditation in second year. HIIM program was developed with AHIMA competencies for master's level program.
  
  
• Regis University understands online learners and offers support services designed for their success. Since 1997, we’ve been offering programs in an online format.
  
  
• Small class sized – an important factor even in online classes. Students are still individuals, not numbers.

• Hot career field with lots of growth potential. Get into the field before others and a masters degree will set you apart. A Master of Science is the preferred credential for management level positions according to the 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. The report also lists faster than average growth in the health service management field through 2018.


• Regis University’s interdisciplinary program creates a best of both worlds scenario, combining courses from MS-Information Systems with MS-Health Services Administration, creating a comprehensive degree perfect for career advancement or transition.


• Students with I.T. backgrounds gain a greater understanding of the language of health care. No health care experience is required. For those already working in health care, the degree provides graduate level coursework in project management and information systems.


• 18- 24 months to complete the degree, but you can apply coursework to your career today. Courses incorporate real world issues facing health care transition.


• Online classes provide a national perspective to electronic health reform, not limiting you to state or regional politics. Opportunities exist for national or international service learning trips broadening your perspectives of global health systems.
  
  
• Ready to get started? Apply Today!

• Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution


• 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale


• Two years of health care or I.T. experience recommended

• Completed electronic application


• $75 application fee


• Official transcripts showing completion of regionally accredited baccalaureate degree


• 700 word essay— topic outlined in application


• Two professional or academic letters of recommendation


• Current resume


• Interview – may be required