Bouvé College of Health SciencesCollege of Computer and Information Science

Networked for Success. Networked for Industry. Networked for Life.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

HEALTH INFORMATICS

Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics

has had a

100% job placement rate within three months

of graduation, with most students receiving job offers before graduation.

THE PROGRAM

MS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS

Northeastern’s interdisciplinary MS in Health Informatics program was the first master’s

program in the field. The program prepares students to successfully address the combined

clinical, technical, and business needs of health-related professionals. Our students

graduate with the knowledge of how technology, people, health, and the healthcare

system interrelate; the ability to use technology and information management to improve

healthcare delivery and outcomes; and the skills to communicate effectively among

healthcare practitioners, administrators, and information technology professionals.

ALIGN Program

Our MS in Health Informatics ALIGN program (Accelerated Link to Industry through

Northeastern’s Global Network) prepares students from diverse backgrounds to excel

in the health informatics field. ALIGN’s custom master’s degree curricula are tailored to

each student’s professional and educational background, allowing them to transition into

successful careers in high-demand industries. Learn more at northeastern.edu/align.

Health Informatics Graduate Certificates

Our Graduate Certificate programs in Health Informatics help you stay current and

competitive in your current or future career. Offering a full range of classes from the

MS in Health Informatics curriculum, our certificates allow students to delve into a specific

area of the health informatics industry. Certificates can be completed in as little as two

semesters; credits can be applied to the MS in Health Informatics. Choose from three

Health Informatics Graduate Certificates in Management and Exchange, Privacy and

Security, or Software Engineering.

THE EXPERIENCE

The Northeastern Network

The Northeastern University network spans the globe. With the support of over 3,000

employer partners and more than 200,000 alumni, Northeastern students are Networked

for Success. MS in Health Informatics students from around the world have access to

all of our campus resources, including our research library, career services, and various

conferences and presentations. Whatever their location, all of Northeastern’s students

graduate prepared and Networked for Life.

The Faculty

Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics program is taught by respected faculty who

are also senior leaders in the field. They bring their extensive experience in hospitals,

health-care systems, health-related corporations, and government health agencies to the

classroom, allowing students to gain first-hand knowledge of current industry projects.

These dedicated and talented faculty members assure that your education is rigorous,

current, and relevant.

Capstone

Students in the MS in Health Informatics program gain real-world experience from a

required capstone project. The project provides students with the opportunity to integrate

the classroom knowledge they have gained throughout the program with real-world

challenges. Capstone projects consist of practical work and research in a major area

of health informatics with the goal of making an active contribution to the field. Faculty

members provide guidance and mentorship throughout the experience.

THE OPPORTUNITYHealth informatics is a rapidly-evolving field—one in which jobs are projected to

grow by 23% into 2020. As the healthcare system evolves, the ability to integrate

technology into patient care is becoming increasingly imperative, creating great

demand for professionals with knowledge of health sciences, computer science,

and information technology.

Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics graduates have gone on to hold positions

as clinical, data, business, technical, application, and security analysts, as project

managers, and as CIOs, CMIOs, and directors of many prominent companies.

Recent graduates hold positions at Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Partners Healthcare,

Beth Israel, Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence General Hospital, Humedica, and

Verisk Analytics.

“ Northeastern’s faculty members are industry leaders. They mentor students by combining their theoretical knowledge with real-world experiences. They know what you need to excel and become a leader in the health informatics field.”

—Delwin Villarante, MS Health Informatics

THE CURRICULUM

An Interdisciplinary Curriculum

The MS in Health Informatics program is a collaboration between the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College

of Computer and Information Science. The program offers a flexibly-designed curriculum for both part-time and full-time

students, combining core courses in healthcare systems and management with elective courses that span vital topics

across the industry. Students are able to choose classes based on their interests and backgrounds; those without previous

healthcare experience take an introductory course in healthcare while those from the healthcare industry are introduced

to new technologies. An advisory board of industry professionals provides expert guidance in the program’s development

and ongoing curricular advancements—the program remains at the leading edge of advances in the industry.

Prerequisite CoursesCyberspace Technology and Applications

Health & Medicine for Non-Clinicians

Core CoursesIntroduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems

The American Health Care System

Health Informatics Courses*

Health Information Systems Lab

The Business of Health Care Informatics

Creation and Application of Medical Knowledge

Technical Courses*

Database Design, Access, Modeling, and Security

Strategic Topics in Programming for Health Professionals

Data Management in Health Care

Key Standards in Health Informatics Systems

Business Management Courses*

Organizational Behavior, Work Flow Design, and Change Management

Project Management

Management Issues in Health Informatics

Strategic Management and Leadership in Healthcare

Elective Courses*

Design for Usability in Health Care

Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics

Legal and Social Issues in Health Informatics

Public Health Surveillance and Informatics

Evaluating Healthcare Quality *Choose 2 courses from each category

THE OPTIONS

Three Outstanding Cities

The MS in Health Informatics is offered in three vibrant cities that boast opportunities

perfectly in line with the program.

Boston is the home of Northeastern’s main campus, a city known as a center for world-class

research and a medical hub. Boston’s MS in Health Informatics program is offered in an

on-campus format.

Charlotte is home to one of Northeastern’s graduate campuses, and a global hub for

industries like education and healthcare. Charlotte’s MS in Health Informatics program is

offered in a flexible, hybrid format.

Seattle is Northeastern’s West Coast campus for graduate studies, a city with strong ties

to innovative disciplines and technologies. Seattle’s MS in Health Informatics program is

offered in a flexible, hybrid format.

A Virtual Campus

Our MS in Health Informatics is also available 100-percent online, allowing students from

around the world to take advantage of our challenging classes and expert faculty. This flexible

option is based on the same vibrant curriculum as our hybrid and on-campus versions.

One Innovative University

Whatever option you choose, Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics program delivers

the same rigorous academics, experienced faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities,

and industry experience. With the support of our global network of employer partners,

connected alumni, and dedicated faculty, the program enables students to successfully

build their careers while maintaining their lives.

THE NEXT STEP

Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in your life—and the world—apply to

Northeastern’s MS in Health Informatics program. To access our online application,

go to northeastern.edu/graduate/programs/health-informatics.

Application Requirements

To apply to the program, you must have:

> An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

> A bachelor’s degree

To complete the application process, you must submit:

> Transcripts from any undergraduate and previous graduate institutions

> A statement of purpose

> Three letters of recommendation

> Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers only)

For more information, please contact:

Daniel Feinberg, MBA MS in Health Informatics Program Director healthinformatics@neu.edu

Northeastern University

ccs.neu.edu/graduate

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