Health Information Management

Master of Health Information Management (M.H.I.M.)

Program type:

Master's degree

Credit hours:

36 hours; 30 major hours

Est. time to complete:

21 months

Format:

Online, with HIM5311 and 5343 offered in-person

Campus:

Round Rock

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Why earn a master of health information management at TXST?

Texas State University’s nationally accredited master of health information management degree program trains professionals on the latest technologies and digital systems needed to effectively perform HIM-related functions.

Because this role is critical to the healthcare experience and quality patient care, this rigorous program focuses on data analytics, health informatics, information security, finance and revenue cycle management, research methods, and contemporary leadership principles. Students will learn how to collect, process, and share patient health information in a more secure and efficient manner.

This 36-hour degree program prepares health information management specialists to advance their careers via the development of managerial and technical skills that will enhance their ability to collect, handle, and process clinical information to improve health decision-making and strategic planning.

Graduates find careers in a range of settings including large medical and hospital systems, private physician practice, healthcare consulting companies, and software and service vendors.

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Career Opportunities

  • Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
  • Clinical Informatics Specialist
  • Health Data Analyst
  • Health Information Consultant
  • Health Information Manager
  • Health Information Systems Manager
  • Privacy and Security Officer
100% graduation

Graduation rate

100% graduation

Graduation rate

100% graduation

Graduation rate

100% employment

Employment rate of 100% within six months of graduation, of those seeking employment.

100% employment

Employment rate of 100% within six months of graduation, of those seeking employment.

100% employment

Employment rate of 100% within six months of graduation, of those seeking employment.

First and only

Our program is the first and only CAHIIM accredited MHIM program in Texas.

First and only

Our program is the first and only CAHIIM accredited MHIM program in Texas.

First and only

Our program is the first and only CAHIIM accredited MHIM program in Texas.

Application Deadlines

Fall

June 15

Spring

October 15

Summer

April 15

Degree Courses

  • Health Data Content Structure and Standards
  • Data Security, Privacy, Confidentiality
  • Contemporary Leadership Principles for HIM
  • Research Methods for HIM
  • Health Informatics Visualization
  • Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle Management
  • Information Systems and Technology
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare
  • Compliance for HIM Topics
  • HIM Directed Practicum

Contact Information

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Tiankai Wang
tw26@txstate.edu
512.716.2840

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