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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management - Health Informatics

Electronic health records, online billing, and wearable technology have increased the usage of information technology and data in healthcare.¹ You can explore how to manage and analyze data relevant to health care with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with an Informatics concentration from CTU. In this program, you can work to develop an understanding of both the business and information management sides of the health care industry. The curriculum covers issues such as data quality, accessibility, interoperability, legal and regulatory requirements of electronic health records, and cybersecurity challenges.

The BSHM in Informatics:

Has CTU Fast Track^™ exams available - a series of mini modules designed to test your knowledge of key course objectives, offering the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know
Is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth year in a row*

At CTU, students come first. Our flexible online course schedule helps you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.

¹ Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2015/04/21/how-big-data-is-changing-healthcare/#100c980a2873

* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org

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October 03, 2023
November 14, 2023
January 02, 2024

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180

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The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Health Informatics is a 180-credit-hour programs offered online only. The program includes 51 credit hours of general education credit, 109 credit hours of core healthcare management classes, and 20 credit hours in the informatics concentration area.

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management in Informatics is designed to provide students with an understanding of the business side of the healthcare industry coupled with knowledge and skills in healthcare information management. The program covers issues of data quality, accessibility, and interoperability across healthcare organizations; legal and regulatory requirements of electronic health records; data analytics, and cybersecurity in health care.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Health Studies Mission Statement

Health Studies at CTU is dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the relevant principles and competencies to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

Credits

Course Title	Course Description	Credit Hours
COMS105 This course explores the importance of effective interpersonal communication. This course covers: how interpersonal communication impacts an individual, how to recognize the different methods of communication and establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships through effective communication.	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
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COMS203 This course is designed to assist in sharpening students’ skills in oral communication with a focus on presenting in professional settings. Understanding basic communication concepts: brevity, precision and adherence to common delivery methods are hallmarks of clear, consistent and concise communication.	Speech Communications	4.5

ENGL104 ENGL104 is the first course in a sequence of two composition classes designed to empower students to develop their voice, build confidence in writing, and develop both their writing and critical thinking skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice adapting their writing for different audiences, purposes, and platforms, and will be able to explore how the choices they make influence the meaning and success of their written communications. This course explores the use of the writing process to compose clear, organized writings that are appropriate for various audiences and purposes. This course introduces the importance of clear and persuasive writing in personal, professional, and academic contexts.	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105 ENGL105 is the final course in the composition sequence and builds on the writing skills developed in ENGL104. In this course, students continue to practice writing for a variety of contexts, purposes, and audiences. Throughout the course, students incorporate research into their writing by using digital tools and resources to identify and cite credible sources following CTU APA guidelines.	Professional Written Communications	4.5
HIST101 This course focuses on the key people, social experiments, and technologies that continue to impact our lives. Particular attention is paid to the latter half of the 20th Century and the dawn of a new millennium in America – a time that, through the lens of history, both gives us pause and inspires hope for the future.	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102 Introduction to College Math familiarizes students with mathematical thinking and explores how a knowledge of mathematics can benefit them personally and professionally. The course is designed to give students the tools for making logical decisions and developing connections between mathematics and their fields of study and daily activities. Specifically, this course focuses on arithmetic operations, linear equations, and the use of rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages to describe relationships between given quantities.	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106 Business algebra is designed to provide students with a critical set of tools to help them develop solutions to problems in a business environment. This course introduces students to quantitative techniques necessary to better understand the mathematical principles important to success in the professional world. Specifically, this course focuses on applied mathematical methods with a broad emphasis on business applications.	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101 This course is designed to provide students a basic understanding of moral and ethical theories and concepts. The activities and discussions encourage students to explore and solve ethical dilemmas by identifying and applying moral and ethical theories. Students will also be encouraged to explain their reasoning from cultural, professional, and personal standpoints. A variety of ethical issues and methodologies will be explored, as students evaluate moral dilemmas in an assortment of work and life scenarios.	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
SCI101 This course introduces students to the physical, life, and Earth sciences. Students have the opportunity to explore the principles of scientific critical thinking. Utilizing the Scientific Method, as well as other quantitative and qualitative approaches, students can draw meaningful conclusions about the real world.	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103 This is a learning experience that complements the Introduction to the Sciences course. Since the course addresses how scientific thinking and the resultant technology has changed modern life, this lab will provide students with experiences in the scientific approaches of different sciences covered, such as: biology, chemistry, physics, geology and astronomy. This lab will be constructed specifically to extend the learning from each unit of the Introduction to the Sciences course, designed to provide experiences which deepen students’ familiarity with the scientific method and way of asking questions and solving problems.	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201 This course analyzes the interrelationships between the natural environment and human activities. In this course, students are taught about the preservation and conservation of natural resources and the resilience of the natural environment with respect to the carrying capacity of the earth. Furthermore, students will explore topics related to environmental ethics and apply principles of sustainability to issues impacting natural resources and biodiversity. Finally, this course will teach a holistic approach in learning about environmental problems and rehabilitation through individual and group behavioral changes and environmental regulations.	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SOCL102 This course introduces students to the study of sociology and how it applies to careers, community, and family. Sociology examines the nature of society including the theories and principles of multi-cultural and social interactions. This course addresses how the concepts of social organization, social institutions, and social changes influence everyday life.	Introductory Sociology	4.5

UNIV104 UNIV104 is designed to provide students with a foundation for success in CTU’s undergraduate academic environment. This course introduces effective academic strategies and resources integrating them with career planning methods that can be leveraged to pursue future academic and professional goals.	Academic and Career Success	4.5
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HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	51

Courses: Core Lower Level

Credits

Course Title	Course Description	Credit Hours
ACC310 This accounting course is designed for non-accounting majors. Students learn the basic structure of accounting, how to maintain accounts, use account balances to prepare financial statements, complete the accounting cycle, and begin to learn about internal control and accounting for assets. Students will explore accounting examples from their major area of study.	Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors	4
ECON212 This course examines the tools of economics as they apply to the operation of a market economy. It covers supply and demand analysis, consumer behavior, and the economic nature of production—including costs and profits. The behavior of firms in competitive and monopolistic environments is studied, as well as income distribution and the effects of government intervention on the free market system. Students have the opportunity to develop a new perspective and deeper understanding of the impact of current events on everyday problems and situations.	Principles of Microeconomics	4.5
HSS100 This course provides an overview of information technology and its role in healthcare settings. The language of health information technology, its implications, and the evolution of healthcare technology will be explored. Specific topics include word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation software, and emerging technologies and trends for the future.	Introduction to IT in Healthcare	4.0
HSS103 This course will introduce students to complex healthcare organizations and delivery systems within the United States. Basic concepts and current issues will be discussed to provide understanding of how these systems are organized, managed, and financed. Legal and regulatory influences on the delivery of healthcare will be discussed. Healthcare providers and their role in the delivery of healthcare will be identified.	Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems	4
HSS110 This course identifies the principles of financial, practice, and human resource management in relation to healthcare organizations.	Concepts in Healthcare Organizations	4
HSS121 This course is an introduction to the language of health care focusing on the construction, definition, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and the definition of common abbreviations and acronyms. Students are introduced to the terminology of complementary and alternative medicine and the importance of culturally competent communication.	Medical Terminology	4
HSS210 This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the health insurance industry and healthcare reimbursement. Students will be introduced to common medical billing practices and the financial, regulatory, and business processes that are involved with healthcare reimbursement. Students will have hands-on practice using a simulated electronic health record platform to post payments, make payment adjustments, and interpret insurance cards.	Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare	4
HSS215 This course introduces students to the basic components of electronic health record application and its impact on the delivery of healthcare. This course is designed to provide the student with a virtual learning experience that exposes them to common administrative and clinical procedures in healthcare.	Software Applications in Healthcare: Virtual Learning Experience	4
HSS261 This course focuses on the role of ethics in healthcare delivery. The student is introduced to basic ethical principles and its application while considering personal bias within the context of working with diverse individuals.	Ethics in Healthcare	4.5
IT254 This course introduces students to spreadsheet applications. There is an emphasis on the design, format, functions, and formulas of spreadsheet operations in solving real-world problems. Special attention is paid to data literacy skills, including using spreadsheets to read, interpret, organize, and present data.	Spreadsheet Applications	4
MGM255 This course introduces the student to business management structures. It covers how the structures can act as a competitive advantage. Emphasis is on how the organization's management structure and leadership styles can impact businesses and how an organization must adapt or respond to the changes.	Management Fundamentals	4
UNIV201 This course is designed to provide the knowledge and application of effective career management strategies for career development and transition; through student self-assessment and research into potential career fields. Students pursue the knowledge and skills to identify and communicate themselves as a brand.	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	49

Courses: Core Upper Level

Credits

Course Title	Course Description	Credit Hours
BADM370 During this course, the student investigates the emerging principles of quality and its implementation. Explores the processes and values for implementing quality, self-managed work teams, principles of quality, and the importance of including quality as a business strategy. Covers how to examine and improve work processes in the organization.	Quality Management	4
HCI300 This course will provide the fundamentals of Healthcare Informatics including the roles of healthcare information and management systems professionals, the organizational structures in which they work, and fundamentals of IT project management and implementation techniques. Tools for optimizing electronic access and analysis of health information for improving outcomes of patient care will be emphasized. Topics of discussion will include current IT tools being used in the healthcare industry as well as emerging trends and the IT Future of healthcare and how to manage these within the healthcare environment.	Introduction to Health Informatics	4
HCM307 This course introduces and describes the healthcare delivery system with an emphasis on its history, development and evolution in the United States. The roles of key stakeholders will be established, and students will discuss how the evolution of care and payer models has impacted consumers and providers. Students will be exposed to different types of provider organizations with a general orientation to the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the health care industry.	The Health Care Industry	4
HCM330 This course is a study of healthcare statistics and research including statistical principles, descriptive and inferential statistics, and research methods. Statistical concepts are related to the operations of a healthcare organization. Emphasis is on defining healthcare statistics and their application to decision making, trend analysis, benchmarking, and resource allocation for financial, clinical, and quality management. Students will have an opportunity to formulate and ask questions, locate, collect, and evaluate healthcare statistics and data resources, summarize, display, report, and interpret information, and explore the limitations in statistical inferences. Manual and software assisted methods of computing, presenting, and reporting statistical data is also covered.	Healthcare Statistics and Research	4
HCM337 This course is an introduction to legal, ethical and regulatory standards governing healthcare organizations. Topics include legal requirements, responsibilities, and constraints related to the health care provider/patient relationships, medical records, malpractice insurance, and licensure of health professionals, as well as unique ethical dilemmas in the healthcare field, such as those related to patient privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.	Current Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare	4
HCM410 This course introduces concepts and techniques of managerial accounting for general health services managers. Topics covered include: fiscal planning and performance, budgeting, control and reporting. Financial management in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals are discussed.	Fiscal Management in Healthcare Services	4
HCM419 This course focuses on the U.S. health care system and the policies that influence the provision of healthcare services and public health outcomes. Students will examine the historical and political context of health policy and the policy making process at state and federal levels. The key stakeholders in the policymaking process will be identified, and students will discuss how they can be brought together to build coalitions and partnerships to shape and influence policy making decisions. Students will apply the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) policy process to recommend ways to develop or change policy to address public health problems.	Health Policy and Politics	4
HCM425 This course examines population health from an epidemiologic and public health perspective. Concepts and methods are applied to managerial decision-making in the delivery of healthcare services to address community/population health issues. An evidence-based and data driven approach is used to explore the determinants of health and assess the health status and healthcare needs of populations. The role of healthcare organizations in the development of intervention strategies to improve quality and delivery of health services in the community is explored.	Managing the Health of Populations	4
HRMT215 This course examines the role and function of the Human Resource Department in the organization and provides an overview of human resource management activities covering the essential employment and managerial tasks required. Topics include, but are not limited to job analysis, performance management, staffing, career development, and diversity and labor relations.	Management of Human Resources	4
HSA320 The emphasis in this class is on the organization and administration of health services. This course includes examination of: mission statements; organizational goals and objectives; the role of values and ethics; access and use of services; resource, cost and benefit analysis; delivery models; assessment and assurance of quality.	Administration in Healthcare Services	4
HSS310 This course builds on the learner’s understanding of the principles of microeconomics to examine the importance of economics in healthcare decisions. The economic principles and market conditions impacting the healthcare industry will be discussed. Students are introduced to the various forces influencing the economics of healthcare including but not limited to competition, supply and demand, the role of healthcare providers, consumers and payers, and how public policy Influences the economy of healthcare.	Economics of Healthcare	4
HSS420 The rising cost of healthcare in the United States continues to be on the forefront of many political campaigns and discussions. This course will provide an overview of global health problems and national health systems to provide the student with a perspective on how societies in developed and under-developed countries approach health and healthcare including cultural, economic and political factors. In addition to national systems, the roles played by certain global/international systems such as the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx), World Health Organization (WHO), certain United Nations (UN) agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), will be explored. The student will examine the struggles faced by healthcare leaders in managing multiple demands and pressures to contain costs while providing quality care.	Global Health Systems	4
HSS491 This course is a culmination of prior coursework leading to the demonstration of the achievement of the program competencies. Students will be presented with assignments that will demonstrate integration of knowledge and application of concepts to the management and operations of a healthcare organization.	Healthcare Management Capstone	4
MGM335 In this course students examine individual and group behavior within the context of organizational design and culture. This course teaches theoretical and practical knowledge for understanding topics such as motivation, leadership, managerial decision-making, group processes, and conflict resolution.	Organizational Behavior Principles	4
MKTG225 This course examines the basic concepts of marketing. Students explore various aspects of the analysis of the marketing process. This includes learning about creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers. Students examine the fundamentals of marketing, then progress to the application of those fundamentals within an organization and the contemporary market environment.	Introduction to Marketing	4
	Total Credit Hours:	60

Courses: Concentration

Credits

Course Title	Course Description	Credit Hours
BADA200 This course focuses on organizational issues related to understanding information systems (IS), specific to the management of data. Students receive an overview of IS and explore the application, operation, and management of these systems. Students examine topics such as IS formulation and business alignment; data organization and storage; knowledge management; and IS impacts on organizations. Topics include databases and networking and their critical organizational importance, system application, and emerging technologies and trends for the future.	Foundations of Data Management in Information Systems	4
HCI310 This course introduces database design, and implementation and database management systems (DBMS) with a focus on healthcare. Databases in healthcare form an integral part of electronic health records (EHRs) and health information systems (HIS) as well as important tools for decision making. Students will learn basic, conceptual, logical database design, and the file/data acquisition process. With the constraints on healthcare IT staff (ICD 10, HIS implementations, meaningful use, etc.), understanding these processes is extremely valuable. In addition, topics will include implementing these designs using a database management system and developing healthcare applications that access these databases.	DBMS for Healthcare	4
HCI380 This course provides a survey of several Health Information Systems (HIS) for securing healthcare data. These types of systems collect and store data then process it into information used by decision makers. Storing health information in electronic form raises concerns about patient privacy and data security. Adequate protection of the confidentiality and integrity of patient information needs to be insured for HIPAA/HITECH & compliance while keeping the patient information readily available to authorized healthcare personnel. This course’s focus will be on the conceptual foundations around utilizing health information system applications for securely storing, retrieving health information and processing it in business intelligence formats.	Security of Electronic Health Information	4
HCI400 Students will understand how to provide historical, current and predictive views of business operations using Business Intelligence. In this course, students investigate the process of planning, designing, building, populating, and maintaining a successful Data Warehouse (DW). Students focus on the implementation of a Data Warehouse as an essential decision-support tool needed for healthcare. Students examine various forms of graphical modeling methods, including business modeling, entity relationship diagramming, dimensional modeling, physical modeling, and Warehouse metadata management.	Health Analytics and Business Intelligence in Healthcare	4
HCI490 The Capstone course demonstrates mastery and critical knowledge from the Health Informatics concentration. The content, concepts, and knowledge from the Health Informatics concentration is critically applied by completing an in-depth project focusing on a health analytics and business intelligence project that impacts the student’s own organization or in a desired area of study. The course gives the student the opportunity to perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest.	Health Informatics Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	20

Total Credit Hours: 180

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What is a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (BSHM) with a concentration in Health Informatics degree?

CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (BSHM) with a concentration in Health Informatics Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This bachelor’s degree program emphasizes how to manage and analyze data relevant to health care, so students may learn both the business and information management sides of the healthcare industry.

What will I study in this BSHM degree program?

As you work to complete your BSHM with a concentration in Health Informatics, you will be immersed in courses where you may study these topics and much more: data quality, accessibility, and interoperability across healthcare organizations; legal and regulatory requirements of electronic health records; data analytics, and cybersecurity in health care.

When and where can I begin my healthcare management classes?

Courses for this BSHM program start online approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.

How many credits are required to graduate from the bachelor's degree program?

The BSHM degree program consists of 180 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. By completing and passing CTU Fast Track^™ exams you can receive college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete your degree program up to 30% faster.¹

¹ The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track^™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.

Why should I pursue a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Health Informatics at CTU?

Through innovative industry-relevant curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, you will study through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the needs of leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.

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