Information Management & Systems/Health Information Management (IMS/HIM)
The Bachelor of Arts in Information Management & Systems/Health Information Management (IMS/HIM) is the only degree program of its kind in South Carolina. We are working with Greenville Technical College, Midlands Technical College and Florence-Darlington Technical College to create this unique progression program. Students who possess an associate degree in HIM and the RHIT credential can complete a BA with a concentration in HIM by taking the 2 additional years this program offers.
NOTE: Students who are interested in the IMS Degree with a Healthcare Informatics concentration view the Informatic's home page.
This degree provides graduates with the chance to assume management roles in dealing with health information and health information systems. Career opportunities exist in a variety of health-related settings, such as hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics and private practices, consulting firms, government agencies, insurance companies and software vendors. If you like the healthcare environment but do not want direct patient contact, this is the program for you!
The IMS/Health Information Management Program is fully online, can be attended full or part time and includes the added value of a healthcare informatics component. The IMS/HIM Program is pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
As a fully online program, the schedule fits if you have a busy lifestyle or live distant from our campus. Courses are accessible via the internet which allows for flexible weekly schedules and 24/7 availability.
We have combined the customary HIM courses with informatics courses designed to strengthen your understanding of technology and business. Students will graduate with HIM expertise as well as knowledge of computer applications, databases, and programming, giving them an advantage in their field.
Interested students can transfer not only general education classes, but also many program-related courses. Coursework includes the study of organizations and administration; information technology and trends; network applications and database systems; and legal and ethical responsibilities in healthcare.
Follow the links on the left or contact the HIM Program Director to obtain more information about the Health Information Management/Informatics Program.