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Meet the increasing demands of this field by pursuing this 42 credit hour Master of Science degree in Health Care Informatics (HCI). Whether your background is in health care, IT or business analytics, this program is designed to build on your strengths and make you a leader in health care informatics. Nashville, widely known as the health care industry’s capital, is the perfect place to start, with more than 400 health-focused companies based there. And now, you can complete this exciting online degree from anywhere.
The Lipscomb Health Care Informatics program ranks second nationally in the field of health care informatics and supports a mission to develop change agents who can make an impact on the health care system. Translate your passions into enhancing and transforming health care delivery and outcomes. Become equipped to improve the quality of care and reduce health care costs, making the industry more efficient and economical.
Develop expert skills for today’s essential technologies like electronic health records (EHR) and emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. Set yourself apart by learning from faculty who are nationally recognized for their eminence in research, innovation and leadership. Network and collaborate with your cohort throughout your course of study.
Projects
Individual and group projects are a required component of most graduate classes. Most group projects are facilitated with a combination of online meetings, emails, and phone calls. As part of the health care informatics master’s core curriculum, the student will complete a capstone research project which can be designed to support items such as an employer’s strategic initiative or an entrepreneurial opportunity. Each student will work with a mentor to define the capstone and advance through the process completing the requirements of this project.