Condensed Online Program
IMS & Health Information Management
B.A. in Information Management & Systems with a concentration in the Health Information Management application area.
Overview
The condensed, online, self-paced IM&S program is specifically designed for working professionals who already have a two-year associate degree or have completed a significant number of courses elsewhere. In today’s health industry, it is imperative for information technology professionals to be well versed in electronic processing of health information records. The IM&S degree program uniquely prepares professionals to excel in the modern economy where the health sector is the largest employer.
Highlights of the Program
- BA in Information Management & Systems
- Concentration in the Health Information Management application area
- Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM)
- All courses online (beyond General Education)
- Transfer in up to 18 hours of HIM courses from your 2-year program
- Condensed/Self-Paced Classes:* Complete courses in 5-15 weeks
- Customized lectures:* Choose topics that interest you
- Ideal for the working professional. The program accommodates changing life and work schedules of the nontraditional student.
*Some courses may not be offered in the condensed self-paced format.
Course Schedule
| Year #1 |
| Fall Semester |
| SIMS 201: Concepts of Info. Mgmt. & Systems or | 3 |
| SIMS 211: Microcomputer Organization | |
| SIMS 303: Organizational Informatics | 3 |
| SHIM 250: Dept. Administration in Healthcare | 3 |
| Spring Semester |
| SIMS 307: Systematic Innovation | 3 |
| SIMS 305: Social Informatics | 3 |
| SHIM 201: Understanding Healthcare Org. | 3 |
| Summer Semester |
| SHIM 301: Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| SHIM 302: Information Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| Year #2 |
| Fall Semester |
| SCSC 315: Networking Technology | 3 |
| SCSC 325: Fund. of Relational Databases | 3 |
| SHIM 412: Ethics & Risk Mgmt. in Healthcare | 3 |
| Spring Semester |
| SIMS 421: Data Warehousing and DSS Tech. | 3 |
| SIMS 415: E-Commerce and the Internet | 3 |
| SIMS 345: Technical Presentation | 3 |
| Summer Semester |
| SHIM 413: Network Applications and Healthcare | 3 |
| Year #3 |
| Fall Semester |
| SIMS 499: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SIMS 441: IT Project Management | 3 |
| SHIM 450: Healthcare Database Systems | 3 |
| Spring Semester |
| SHIM 498: Practicum in Healthcare Setting | 3 |
| SIMS 450: Executive IT Management | 3 |
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| Transfer Courses | |
| General Education | 43 |
| HIM Electives | 18 |
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| Total | 121 |
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