The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems program is designed to teach you the fundamentals of the health care industry and help you develop the technical skills needed to work in information technology. Learn more about this bachelor's degree program here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind of Program Is It?
Students of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration* in Health Information Systems program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to study various topics in health care and learn concepts and techniques relating to health care systems, networks and databases. Program course work addresses project management, database administration, software development, information systems implementation and telecommunication systems. Foundation courses are offered in health care terminology, health and wellness, ethics, financing and quality management. The program is offered online and at some University of Phoenix campuses.
What Are the Prerequisites?
You should have some familiarity with computers and experience or interest in working in a health care environment. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.
What Are the Course Requirements?
The 120 semester-credits (124 for Kansas residents) needed to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems includes 42 credits in foundation courses and 18 credits in the area of concentration. In addition, 60 credits must be satisfied in general education and elective requirements. Classes are taken in the order in which they appear below.
Health administration foundation courses
- GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
- HCS 212: Health Care Vocabulary
- HCS 235: Health Care Delivery in the United States
- HCS 245: Introduction to Health and Disease
- HCS 320: Health Care Communication Strategies
- HCS 325: Health Care Management
- HCS 335: Health Care Ethics and Social Responsibility
- HCS 341: Human Resources in Health Care
- HCS 483: Health Care Information Systems
- HCS 490: Health Care Consumer - Trends and Marketing
- HCS 405: Health Care Financial Accounting
- HCS 440: Economics: The Financing of Health Care
- HCS 465: Health Care Research Utilization
- HCS 451: Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis
Health information systems concentration courses
- CMGT 410: Project Planning and Implementation
- DBM 381: Database Concepts
- NTC 361: Network and Telecommunications Concepts
- BSA 376: Systems Analysis and Design
- CMGT 442: Information Systems Risk Management
- HCS 449: Health Administration Capstone
What Could I Do After I Graduate?
Advanced Degrees
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems program at University of Phoenix could qualify for positions as database administrators, system designers, or network managers in a hospital, managed care company, or other health care setting Graduates could enroll in the Master of Health Administration program and pursue the Informatics area of specialization.
*Maryland residents completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with an emphasis in Health Information Systems.
