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DSU is a place where innovation meets opportunity. We are a nationally recognized leader in technology-driven education, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With hands-on learning experiences, expert faculty, and cutting-edge facilities, we prepare you for modern careers. Choose from a wide range of affordable, forward-thinking programs that allow you to shape your own path. Your future begins today.

Majors & Degrees

Health Informatics and Information Management, MS

Credits

33

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Online

Tuition

$3,365.10

estimated cost per semester

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Dakota State University's fully online Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management prepares students to lead health information governance initiatives, develop electronic health record dashboards, and protect patient privacy.

You will gain expertise in health informatics, managing information resources and technology within healthcare organizations. The program also provides experience in the research and management of health information systems. You will complete your master's equipped for executive-level roles, contributing to the design and oversight of health information systems across various healthcare facilities and agencies.

Curriculum and experience highlights

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Collaborate with healthcare experts

With small class sizes, you'll build close relationships with your professors who have many years of real-world experience and network with inter-professional classmates. 

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100% online, on your time

Complete your masters degree in as little as six semesters from anywhere or work on a part-time basis and complete this program within five years.

“I would strongly recommend DSU’s HIIM program to others in the industry as the school and faculty will move mountains to ensure your success and education.”

Zach Rohrbach (B.S. '22) (M.S. '24)

Why choose DSU?

Approved accreditation

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Approved Education Partner and an Academic Organizational Affiliate. As a benefit, DSU students receive free membership in HIMSS.

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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Approved Education Partner logoOur program boasts a 100% job placement rate, ensuring that graduates secure positions in their chosen healthcare fields. Many of our alumni have successfully found employment in hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers, nonprofit organizations, and other healthcare institutions.

Faculty

Career possibilities masters in health informatics and information management

Graduates of the program will have the skills needed to manage information technology applications in the healthcare industry (storage, retrieval, and interpretation of patient care information) and to provide administrative support for the implementation and management of the complex information systems used in the health care industry. Examples of occupations in the IT healthcare industry.

$62,000

Median annual wage for health information technologists in SD

16%

Projected growth of health information technologists from 2023 to 2033.

100%

Percentage of MSHIIM graduates placed in employment or further education

Your future at DSU begins today.

  • A bachelor's and master's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2.7 GPA
  • Knowledge in the following areas, evidenced in academic transcripts or prior experience:
    • Information systems (IS):
      • Related undergraduate degree in MIS
      • Undergraduate or graduate coursework that covers knowledge of IS
      • Appropriate, verifiable IS or IT experience
    • Healthcare:
      • Related undergraduate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or another healthcare field
      • Undergraduate or graduate coursework that covers knowledge of healthcare
      • Appropriate, verifiable healthcare experience
    •  Statistics:
      • Related undergraduate degree in statistics or related field
      • Undergraduate or graduate coursework that covers knowledge of statistics
      • Appropriate, verifiable experience working with statistics
  • If you don’t meet all requirements, you may still be accepted but might need to take additional courses.
  • International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
  • No GRE is required.

Timelines & Requirements   

 

Next steps

Application deadlines

  • August 15 for admission for the following fall semester
  • November 30 for admission for the following spring semester
  • April 30 for admission for the following summer semester

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