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Online Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Health Information Management

Prepare to Advance Your Health Information Career

Combine your love of healthcare, technology and business by working toward an online Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management with a Specialization in Health Information Management here at DeVry University. By choosing our Health Information Management Degree Specialization, you will discover a variety of ways to support the care process all while earning your Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management entirely online.

Get To Know Our Health Information Management Degree Specialization

Health regulations change frequently, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management with a Specialization in Health Information Management can help you develop many of the tools needed to keep up in this essential industry. In our online program, you can learn how to implement new technologies and help control costs in healthcare settings. Coursework may cover areas such as advanced classification systems, data security and privacy management. Our online Health Information Management Degree Specialization can help you become familiar with information systems and health policy, to prepare you for a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and physician practicesAdditionally, the complimentary Health Information Management Practicum course comes with an AHIMA membership and a voucher to take your RHIA exam - on us!¹

Our Health Information Management Specialization can be earned as a part of our Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management program.

¹Eligible students receive a complimentary voucher for one exam attempt to support them in the attainment of this credential. To complete their program, students in the Health Information Management technical specialty must meet requirements outlined in the Healthcare Practicum and Clinical Coursework Requirements section and in the Healthcare Site Requirements and General Information section.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Business with Health Information Management Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months* — or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Health Information Management Degree Specialization covers the following topics:

  • Healthcare Functions and Services
    Study the principles, application, availability and analysis of health management functions, including health data development, staffing, operations and project management. Learn how to optimize the quality of care while remaining in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Health Information Systems and Networks
    Understand the fundamental information technologies that support storage and communication of health information, and the interfaces that provide interoperability of organization-wide healthcare information systems. As a DeVry student, you’ll work in a web-based learning platform with simulated medical records.
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
    Evaluate technologies and processes that are important for data privacy and security control.
  • Healthcare Statistics and Research
    Apply statistical analysis tools, epidemiological principles and biomedical research methodologies and protocols to health information management processes and cases.
  • Administration and Management
    Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management and resource management.
  • Healthcare Financial Management
    Examine cost/benefit analysis and managerial accounting within the context of healthcare finance and resource management. Compare capital, operating and other budgeting consideration against a variety of organizational goals.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

Our online Bachelor's Degree program in Technical Management with Specialization in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) https://www.cahiim.org

The University’s accreditation for the Baccalaureate degree program in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029—2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 E. Randolph St., Ste. 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at [email protected].

Accreditation
Accreditation

 

In addition, our Bachelor's Degree program in Technical Management with Specialization in Health Information Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.4

Accreditation
Accreditation
Minimum Completion Time²
2 years
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time³
4 years

ACCELERATE ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management with a Health Information Management Specialization in as few as 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule.² Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 4 years.³

²Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
³Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester.

Career

Career Opportunities in Health Information Management

Graduates of our Health Information Management Degree Specialization may consider careers such as:
  • Clinical Documentation Specialist

  • Coding Manager

  • Compliance Auditor

  • Director of Health Information

  • Health Informatics Specialist

  • Health Records Equipment Software Sales

  • Healthcare Data Analyst

  • Medical Records Director  

  • Patient Account Specialist

  • Systems Analyst

     

Program Courses

Courses Details

Program-Specific Courses
Digital Health Core
HIT111
Basic Medical Terminology
HIT125
Electronic Health Records and Digital Health
HIT223
Medical Ethics, Compliance and Patient Privacy
HIT235
Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement
Health Information Technology
HIT175
Health Information Technology Application
HIT227
Healthcare Quality and Data Analytics
Medical Coding
HIT206
CPT Coding with Application
HIT214
ICD Coding I with Application
HIT215
ICD Coding II with Application
Health Information Management
HIM335
Health Information Systems and Networks with Lab
HIM355
Advanced Classification Systems and Management with Lab
HIM410
Health Information Financial Management
HIM420
Healthcare Total Quality Management
HIM435
Management of Health Information Functions and Services
HIM461
Health Information Management Practicum
HSM310
Introduction to Health Services Management
SEC305
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
BIAM110
Introduction to Business Analytics
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
MGMT303
Principles of Management
ACCT207
Fundamentals of Accounting
Management
BUSN412
Business Policy
MGMT404
Project Management
Senior Project
BUSN460
Senior Project
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL112⁵
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition

⁵Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.

Humanities⁶
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ Choose one below:

ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ETHC445
Principles of Ethics

⁶Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.

Social Sciences
ECON312
Principles of Economics
SOCS185⁷
Culture and Society

⁷Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take PHYS204 or SCI200 to fulfill this requirement.

Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BIOS105
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
BIOS268
Pathopharmocology
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
MATH221
Statistics For Decision-Making
HIM325
Healthcare Statistics and Research
Personal and Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
HIT101
Professional Skills for Healthcare

FAQs: Health Information Management Degree Specialization

Can I earn a Health Information Management Degree online?

Yes, you can earn our Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management with a Health Information Management Specialization online. Earning your degree online can help you navigate your busy schedule and balance other commitments such as a full-time job or family care, with less interruption or adjustment.

What is health information management?

Health information management is the practice of applying information management to a healthcare setting. The field relates to how information is shared and protected within a care facility. People working in this field may be responsible for managing the transmission and modification of a patient's medical records.

Is there a difference between a bachelor's degree and a bachelor's degree specialization?

Yes. A bachelor’s degree major is the primary focus of your degree, and a specialization helps you focus your studies within that degree toward a specific function.

At DeVry, for example, you might be enrolled in our Technical Management Bachelor’s Degree program and learn skills such as problem-solving and how to lead and manage groups of people, but adding on our Specialization in Health Information Management gives you the opportunity to learn more focused, healthcare industry-specific skills such as maintaining data security within the healthcare field, understanding health policy information and how to navigate advanced classification systems.

Is health information management a good career?

Health information management can be an excellent career choice for people who enjoy detail-oriented work and who love helping patients through the proper management of health records. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of medical records and health information specialists (a common job title in the field of health information management) is expected to grow by about 9% between 2022-2030, which is in line with the average growth rate for all industries in the United States.4

How long does it take to earn a Health Information Management Degree online?

You can earn our Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management with a Specialization in Health Information Management in as little as two years and eight months* — or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
Program Guides
Program Overview

Accreditation and Related Information

The Health Information Management accreditor of DeVry University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Baccalaureate degree program in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029—2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 E. Randolph St., Ste. 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at [email protected].

As reported on DeVry University’s 2022 CAHIIM Annual Program Assessment Reports, BSTM-HIM program graduates who were eligible for, and chose to sit for, the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam had a 22% pass rate for first-time test-takers in academic year 2021—2022.

Graduation rates for all new full-time students, including transfers, for fall cohorts were: 2010 67%, 2011 43%, 2012 100%, 2013 25%, 2014 86% and 2015 25%.

Retention rates for all first-time freshmen, including transfers, for fall cohorts were: 2014 69%, 2015 47%, 2016 44%, 2017 71%, 2018 71%, 2019 45% and 2020 62%.

Timeframes, Definitions and Calculations

The outcomes below were reported to CAHIIM in April 2023. CAHIIM required only summary data for graduates. A placement rate was not reported. Data was reported for all students who graduated between 7/1/2021 and 6/30/2022. In-field and out-of-field employment includes new employment obtained within a year after graduation. “New employment” is defined as employment obtained no earlier than 6 months prior to graduation. “Existing employment” is defined as employment that existed at the time of enrollment or was obtained more than 6 months prior to graduation.

Timeframes, Definitions and Calculations
Location Program Number of Graduates Number of Graduates Employed within One Year Number of Graduates with New In-Field Employment Number of Graduates with New Out-of-Field Employment Number of Graduates with Existing In-Field Employment9 Number of Graduates Pursuing Further Education
IL Online Bachelor in Technical Management – Health Information Management 117 37 26 11 0 2

 

9“Number of graduates employed in-field and out-of-field” was defined as new employment. Graduates with existing in-field employment were not counted.

Note: DeVry University is required to report employment data to CAHIIM. DeVry University does not guarantee employment. Readers should not make assumptions about their own likelihood of employment based on this data. Attempts were made to obtain employment status information for all graduates. The collected data includes, but is not limited to, the intent to work in a field-related position and, for those who are so employed, the graduate’s start date, title, employer name, duties, hours worked per week and earnings. Information was gathered through a variety of means. Generally, information was gathered from forms graduates completed. Data may also have been collected through in-person, telephone or email interviews with graduates or from third-party sources. DeVry University neither verifies nor guarantees the accuracy of information gathered.

1 Eligible students receive a complimentary voucher for one exam attempt to support them in the attainment of this credential. To complete their program, students in the Health Information Management technical specialty must meet requirements outlined in the Healthcare Practicum and Clinical Coursework Requirements section and in the Healthcare Site Requirements and General Information section.

2Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.

3Per 12 month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester.

4Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

5Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.

6Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.

7Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take PHYS204 or SCI200 to fulfill this requirement.

8https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

9“Number of graduates employed in field and out of field” was defined as new employment. Graduates with existing in-field employment was not counted.

Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.