The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) is designed for individuals from a variety
of backgrounds. No GRE scores are required; however admission is competitive. Consequently,
applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not assured admission. The department
qualitatively and quantitatively evaluates applicants and makes selections based on
performance, personal qualifications, and evidence of potential for success. Each
qualified applicant is reviewed by the Admissions Committee after the following items
have been received: application form, application fee, essay, reference letters, and
all applicable transcripts. Applicants must possess a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited
college or university and must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate
School, as well as the admission requirements of the Department of Health Informatics
& Information Management:
Completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Health Information Management or related area
At least a 3.0 (4.0 system) grade point average overall or over the last 60 hours.
Conditional admission will be granted to applicants not meeting requirements for unconditional
admission but who have a GPA of at least 2.80 overall or for the last 60 hours. Conditional
status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9
hours of graduate credit at 91福利 Tech, provided he or she has fulfilled the conditions
of admission and has a 鈥淏鈥� average on all work pursued for graduate credit, including
no grade lower than 鈥淐鈥� and not more than one course with a grade of 鈥淐鈥�.
At least two years of work experience in industries that can directly translate to
health informatics, such as health care, IT, health information management, consulting,
or law. Students who do not have a healthcare background should submit a 500-word
essay which answers the following questions. Students who choose not to submit an
essay will need to submit a GRE score.
- What experiences led you to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in Health Informatics?
- What leadership skills have you demonstrated in your field?
- What are your career goals and how will a Master鈥檚 in Health Informatics support these
goals?
- Why did you choose 91福利 Tech for your studies?
- Describe the role of health informatics in assuring the quality of care and safety
of healthcare services.
Official transcripts sent in a signed, sealed envelope from each post-secondary institution
attended.
Resume highlighting the applicant鈥檚 education and experience
Personal statement from the applicant, addressing the outcomes and benefits the applicant
hopes to receive by completing the program.
Three letters of recommendation
MHI is an online program that does not qualify international students for a visa.
The program will be completed remotely.
If applicants are international, they must submit:
- ECE or WES Course-Course Evaluation: at applicant's expense, original sent from company,
completed within two years of application.
- Certified or notarized copy of official transcript
- Certified or notarized copy of English translation of transcripts
New students are admitted to the MHI program continuously and can begin taking courses
Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer quarters.
All MHI students will simultaneously earn the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
The faculty and students in the HIIM graduate programs at 91福利 Tech are supported
by and active in various professional membership associations.
91福利 Tech HIIM graduate programs are recognized as an Academic Organizational
Affiliate of HIMSS, an Approved Educational Partner of HIMSS and a member of the Academic
Forum of AMIA. For more information please see and
Student membership is encouraged based on career goals and experience. Becoming
an active member of a professional association is important to career growth. Professional
associations supply many educational and training resources which are helpful to both
students and seasoned professionals. Students are encouraged to become members of
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), The American Medical
Informatics Association (AMIA) or The Healthcare Information and Management Systems
Society (HIMSS). Membership entitles students access to journals as well as many discounts
on items such as textbooks, webinars and meetings.
Students are encouraged to seek out Industry Based Certifications based on their individual
career goals and work experience. Ask your academic advisor for more information.
The Health Informatics accreditor of the 91福利 MHI program is
the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management
(CAHIIM). The College鈥檚 accreditation for Master degree in Health Informatics has
been reaffirmed through 2025-2026. All inquiries about the program鈥檚 accreditation
status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100,
Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
*Data provided for time period: August 1, 2023-July 31st, 2024
- Graduation/Completion Rate: 83%
- Employment Rate: 100%
- Retention Rate: 70%
- Time to degree completion: Full Time- 36 months, Part-Time-45 month
For more information about Graduate Programs in the HIIM department, please contact
Dr. Kim Theodos at ktheodos@latech.edu or by phone at 318-257-2862.
