The need for health-care informatics professionals has gradually increased as data and technology continue to drive the growth of the health-care business. Job vacancies in health-care informatics are rising across the sector, including at hospitals, clinics, technology businesses, insurance companies, and private physician offices, as electronic medical records and other technologies that create large amounts of data become more widely adopted. Health-care informatics professionals are predicted to have a 13 percent rise in job possibilities between 2016 and 2026, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (M.S.H.I.) program is designed to provide advanced informatics training to health-care professionals who seek a career as a health informatics researcher or who want to incorporate health informatics skills into their existing employment.
The M.S. in Healthcare Informatics program is online. Online education is preferred by many individuals for various reasons, e.g., job, family, or travel. This program allows for more flexibility and self-paced learning, and is an attractive option for those working full time in the healthcare and information technology sectors.
The program supports the core Vincentian values of compassion and service as it teaches you technical skills that can be used to combat poverty, disease, and crime, and provide health care solutions. It utilizes new instructional labs in St. Augustine Hall to provide you with maximum academic success support.
- Degree Type
- MS
- Area of Interest
- Nursing, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Online
- Required Credit Hours
- 30
Contact Us
We are here to answer your questions about the Health Care Systems program and admission process.
Please contact:
Justin Goldberg
Graduate Assistant Dean
ccpsgrad@stjohns.edu
Program Contact
Dr. Syed Ahmad Chan Bukhari
Admission Requirements
All applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- Evidence of successfully completing a bachelor’s degree in health informatics, health sciences, computer science, or a related discipline with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- One letter of recommendation from a professional or academic reference, attesting to the applicant's research or technical abilities.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
gradhelp@stjohns.edu
718-990-1601
Degree Requirements
To earn the Master of Science Degree in Healthcare Informatics, students complete 30 credits, in major-sequence, elective courses, and core requirements as outlined below.
| Course Number and Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCI 520 Medical and Health Informatics | 3 | Core | None |
| HCI 526 Healthcare Data Science | 3 | Core | None |
| HCI 630 Healthcare Information flow and Data Management | 3 | Core | None |
| Term credit total | 9 |
| Course Number and Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCI 527 Healthcare Standardization | 3 | Core | None |
| HCI 625 Healthcare Enterprise Systems | 3 | Core | None |
| CUS 510 Database System Design and Data Warehousing | 3 | Core | None |
| Term credit total | 9 |
Students must select at least 3 courses amongst the following course selection
| Course Number and Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCI 525 Applied Healthcare Analytics | 3 | Elective | None |
| HCI 620 Healthcare Information Security | 3 | Elective | None |
| HCI 615 Healthcare IT Project Management | 3 | Elective | None |
| CUS 610 Data Mining and Predictive Modeling I | 3 | Elective | None |
| HCI 795 Thesis 1 | 3 | Elective | None |
| Term credit total | 9 |
| Course Number and Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCI 796/HCI 790 Thesis 2 OR Healthcare Informatics Capstone Project | 3 | Elective | |
| Term credit total | 9 |
Program Outcomes
The MS in Healthcare Informatics program equips students with essential skills to bridge traditional healthcare with the digital revolution, placing them at the forefront of a rapidly expanding field. As the industry evolves through emerging technologies, these professionals play a vital role in integrating electronic health records and enhancing patient care. With a projected 14% job growth in health occupations from 2019 to 2029, resulting in over 2.5 million new jobs, this program prepares graduates for immediate impact and long-term career success in a dynamic industry.
By focusing on these core areas, the program aims to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. The key objectives include:
Healthcare and Technology Integration:
Prepare graduates to merge traditional healthcare practices with advanced digital information systems, essential in a rapidly evolving field.
Career Longevity and Growth:
Equip students with skills for sustained success in healthcare informatics, a field projected to grow significantly due to emerging technologies.
Impact Beyond Clinical Practice:
Enable graduates to contribute to patient care and outcomes without requiring medical licensure.
Diverse Career Opportunities:
Clinical analyst - Clinical Informatics Manager - Clinical Informatics Specialist - Health Informatics Specialist - Informatics Nurse - Medical Coder
Health IT System Implementation:
Develop expertise in deploying health information technology systems to enhance electronic health records and improve patient care.
Events
The Future is Now: AI, Digitalization, and Healthcare Innovation
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: St. John's University, Manhattan Campus
Join us to discover transformative healthcare trends through collaborative discussions between industry leaders and academia, hosted by St. John’s University’s Collins College of Professional Studies and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMMS)
Click here to learn more about the event.
The Future is Now: AI, Digitalization, and Healthcare Innovation
The transformative role of technology in health care—including advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalization, and innovation that are shaping the industry’s future and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders—was explored during a panel discussion hosted by The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies (CCPS), in collaboration with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, at St. John’s University’s Manhattan, NY, campus on December 5.
