International Executive Studies — Master of Science in Management (MSM) Healthcare Informatics (STEM)
Healthcare Informatics is one of six comprehensive MSM concentrations offered by MVNU.
The MSM with a Healthcare Informatics concentration develops leaders capable of leveraging data, analytics, and information technology to improve healthcare systems, services, and patient outcomes. This innovative program combines business acumen with hands-on skills in healthcare technologies and informatics.
The Healthcare Informatics concentration prepares students to:
- Manage healthcare information systems, data, analytics, and technologies
- Develop digital strategy to improve healthcare quality, access, and affordability
- Leverage informatics and data science to advance evidence-based medicine
- Pursue leadership roles related to healthcare IT, informatics, and digital health
This program allows working professionals to upskill into leadership roles at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data-driven care.
Curriculum enriched by AWS Academy
At MVNU, our exceptional curriculum is enriched by Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing you with a unique and comprehensive learning experience. While AWS Academy diligently develops and maintains content, we take pride in supplementing our curriculum with excellent materials from AWS.
Engaging Content
Designed specifically for higher education, our courses cater to students like you, who may not have industry work experience. Our curriculum team ensures that you receive engaging content, including demonstrations, projects, activities, and knowledge checks, tailored to enhance your learning experience. Unlike typical commercial AWS courses that are brief, our courses span a quarter or a semester, allowing for a more in-depth exploration of cloud technologies.
Aligned to AWS Certification
As a student at MVNU, you'll find our curriculum aligns with AWS Certifications, recognized throughout the industry for identifying skilled professionals leading cloud initiatives. Our courses not only equip you with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience for AWS Certification exams but also emphasize broader cloud skill domains. It's worth mentioning that our curriculum goes beyond just preparing you for certification exams.
Employment Readiness
When it comes to preparing for your future career, MVNU ensures you acquire up-to-date skills in cloud technologies and provides resources that set you on the path to in-demand IT jobs. You'll also have the opportunity to pursue industry-recognized AWS Certifications. With knowledge of the AWS Cloud, hands-on experience, and AWS Certifications, you'll stand out when you embark on your professional journey.
MSM Highlights
An MSM, especially one from an intentionally Christian university, can help you stand out from the competition.
Residency Requirements
MVNU's International Executive Studies programs have an in-seat residency requirement.
Books and Outside Resources
Textbooks will be embedded throughout most courses at no additional charge. However, some courses may require an outside book or resource that students will need to buy separately. A link to the university's book program will be provided to students when necessary.
Tuition & Cost
$623 per credit hour
$125 per credit hour
scholarship is available
Program Length
20 months
Total Credit Hours
30
Curriculum
Concentration courses will include:
Healthcare Informatics
in the Cloud
Explores deploying secure, interoperable cloud solutions for managing health data and enhancing collaboration.
Collaborative Data Science
for Healthcare
Develops skills for interdisciplinary collaboration between data scientists and healthcare professionals to drive clinical decision-making.
Health Informatics: A Current and Historical Perspective
Traces the evolution of health informatics and examines regulatory frameworks and data exchange trends.
Curriculum stats/highlights
Courses
| Core Courses | Credit Hours |
| Ethics Leadership | 3 |
| Budgets and Forecasting | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Marketing Management | 3 |
| Strategic Management | 3 |
| Global Business | 3 |
| Total MSM Core Hours | 18 |
| Healthcare Informatics Concentration Courses |
Credit Hours |
| Legal Aspects of Medicine in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Healthcare Informatics in the Cloud | 3 |
| Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare | 3 |
| Health Informatics: A Current and Historical Perspective | 3 |
| Total Healthcare Informatics Courses | 12 |
| Total MSM Core Hours | 18 |
| + MSM Healthcare Informatics Concentration | 12 |
| Total MSM Hours | 30 |
How much will it all cost?
Tuition & Fees
$20,190 includes:
Year 1 Fees:
Resource Fee $200
Year 2 Fees:
Resource Fee $200
Graduation Fee $100
Scholarships
$3,750 IES Scholarship*
*Student accepted into an IES program are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship up to $125 per credit hour.
Total Student Cost
$16,440
Total tuition and fees minus scholarship.
Careers
The Healthcare Informatics concentration prepares students for careers such as:
• Health Information Manager: $100,000 average salary (location and experience varies)
• Clinical Data Analyst: $67,000 average salary (location and experience varies)
• Health IT Director: $140,000 average salary (location and experience varies)
With an MSM in Healthcare Informatics, students can pursue leadership roles managing healthcare data, analytics, IT systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
Career-Focused Concentrations
MVNU’s IES MSM programs blend an 18-hour core education with 12 hours of concentrated coursework that covers an array of topics. Within each concentration, students receive industry-specific training from expert faculty members that can unlock growth potential in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Explore what we have to offer:
This cutting-edge program combines business management fundamentals with hands-on Computer Science courses in cloud computing, security, and application development.
This dynamic program combines strong business acumen with hands-on analytics skills highly valued in today's data-rich business environment.
This innovative program combines business fundamentals with specialized knowledge in engineering, analytics, and strategic decision-making.
This concentration develops leaders capable of leveraging data, analytics, and information technology to improve healthcare systems, services, and patient outcomes.
This forward-looking program combines strong business acumen with hands-on technology management skills.
This concentration is ideal for business professionals interested in a career in designing and managing business processes, either directly (e.g., VP of Operations or COO) or indirectly (e.g., management consulting).
Cultivating valuable decision-making and leadership skills can help you take the next step in your career. Whether your goal is to invest in your potential or achieve a more fulfilling role, our degree programs offer in-depth coverage that can help you transition from learning to leading.