Bachelor of Science
Healthcare Information Systems Management
Integrate technology management and healthcare management
Why study Healthcare Information Systems Management? Leslie Mathew, MD, MS, EMBA Program Chair Healthcare Information Systems Management
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With this major, you can learn how to implement new technology that addresses preventive, personalized, predictive, and participatory healthcare.
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If you want to leverage your technical aptitudes and interpersonal skills in the healthcare field, this distinctive major will provide the foundation for managing information systems in the healthcare setting. By learning how to integrate information technology, business, and healthcare management skills and knowledge, you will be prepared to become part of a management team providing the best possible information technology to improve patient care and operational performance.
A bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Information Systems Management will offer you a multitude of career options in a variety of healthcare settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16% by 2018, as the healthcare industry continues to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations.
career opportunities may Include • Chief Medical Information Officer • Clinical Data Specialist • Health Informatics
• IT Consultant • Privacy/Security Officer • Systems Analyst
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Professional Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
Program Outcomes • Plan, design, and create systems to manage the flow of information throughout a healthcare organization • Integrate healthcare information management theories, principles, and practices for application within a healthcare setting • Evaluate the effectiveness of the planning, development, and implementation of healthcare information systems solutions
General Education
Professional Core
Major Area
UNIVERSITY Electives
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
HCM 200
Healthcare Terminology
HCM 300
Healthcare Management
HISM 320
Healthcare Database Management
HRM 300
Human Resources Management
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
HCM 320
Healthcare Financial Management I
HCM 442
Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management
HISM 470
Healthcare Information Systems Management
HISM 495
Healthcare Information Systems Management Capstone
MIS 310
Information Systems Architecture & Technology
MIS 330
Systems Integration Concepts & Practices
MIS 484
Information Systems Security Major Area Electives
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
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Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
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