Use Technology to Control Costs, Protect Data and More
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 from DeVry University. By choosing our Health Information Management Degree Specialization, you will discover a variety of different 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. This 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 doctor’s groups.
The Health Information Management Specialization can be earned as a part of the Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management.
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.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Health Information Management Degree Specialization covers the following topics:
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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. -
Healthcare Data Security and Privacy
Learn the basic aspects of the processes, procedures and equipment required for data storage, retrieval and retention while understanding the laws, rules and regulations that govern access to confidential healthcare information. -
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.
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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 provides recognition, establishes respect and can help you stand out.
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
Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Health Information Management Degree Specialization may consider careers such as:
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Compliance Auditor
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Health Informatics Specialist
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Health Records Equipment Software Sales
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Healthcare Data Analyst
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Management Consultant
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Medical Records Supervisor
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Patient Account Specialist
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Systems Analyst
Learn more about Careers in Health Information Management
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Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Program-Specific Courses
Health Information Technology
HIT111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
HIT120 | Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems |
HIT141 | Health Information Processes with Lab |
HIT170 | Health Information Fundamentals Practicum |
HIT203 | International Classification of Diseases Coding I with Lab |
HIT205 | International Classification of Diseases Coding II with Lab |
HIT211 | Current Procedural Terminology Coding with Lab |
HIT220 | Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information |
HIT226 | Data Applications and Healthcare Quality with Lab |
HIT230 | Health Insurance and Reimbursement |
Health Information Management
HIM335 | Health Information Systems and Networks with Lab |
HIM355 | Advanced Classification Systems and Management with Lab |
HIM375 | Healthcare Data Security and Privacy |
HIM410 | Health Information Financial Management |
HIM420 | Healthcare Total Quality Management |
HIM435 | Management of Health Information Functions and Services |
HIM460 | Health Information Management Practicum |
MATH325 | Healthcare Statistics and Research |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
ACCT207 | Fundementals of Accounting |
BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management
BUSN412 | Business Policy |
MGMT404 | Project Management |
Senior Project
BUSN460 | Senior Project |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL1123 | Composition |
ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities2
LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
One of:
ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
SOCS1851 | Culture and Society |
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 |
Personal and Professional Development
CARD405 | Career Development |
COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
FAQs: Health Information Management Degree Specialization
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Yes, you can earn a health information management degree online through our Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management with a Health Information Management Specialization program. Earning your degree online can help you navigate a busy schedule and balance other commitments such as a full-time job or family care, with less interruption or adjustment.
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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 info@cahiim.org.
As reported on DeVry University’s 2021 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 52% pass rate for first time test takers in academic year 2020-2021.
Graduation rates for all new full-time students, including transfers, for fall cohorts were: 2010 67%, 2011 43%, 2012 100%, 2013 25% and 2014 86%.
Retention rates for all first-time freshmen, including transfers, for fall cohorts were: 2014 69%, 2015 47%, 2016 44%, 2017 71%, 2018 71% and 2019 45%.
Timeframes, Definitions and Calculations
The outcomes below were reported to CAHIIM in February 2022. CAHIIM required only summary data for graduates. A placement rate was not reported. Data was reported for all students who graduated between 7/1/2020 and 6/30/2021. 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.
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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 Employment1 | Number of Graduates Pursuing Further Education |
IL Online | Bachelor in Technical Management – Health Information Management | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 1 |
1“Number of graduates employed in field and out of field” was defined as new employment. Graduates with existing in-field employment was not counted and is therefore shown as not applicable.
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.
Related Programs
*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs.
1Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take PHYS204 or SCI200 to fulfill this requirement.
2Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
3Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
4Job growth indicated on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.