The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (CIS) concentration in Health Informatics exposes individuals to health electronic applications and the collection, processing, and storage of data. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), the standard-bearer for educational quality in health informatics academic programs. Graduates of our master's program are eligible to take the Certified Professional in Health Informatics (CPHI™) exam.
Individuals graduating from this program will have a solid knowledge of data communication and computer networks as well as biomedical databases. Each of these areas includes data security and privacy components, which are essential for dealing with medical data. In addition, the foundations of health information technology and electronic health records give graduates a solid exposure to the latest medical technologies, as well as to the electronic record systems used in hospitals and other medical organizations. Students also have the opportunity to take a course that will expose them to modern IT project management tools and techniques.
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Computer Information Systems Alumni
Dan McKinnon MS in Computer Information Systems, concentration in Database Management and Business Intelligence (MET’20) Senior Information Systems Engineer, MITRE Corporation
"Having graduated over 20 years ago with a BS in computer science and a BA in economics, I knew that if I ever went back to graduate school, I wanted to focus on a particular area of study that I was passionate about."
Allison Coleman MS in Computer Information Systems (MET'20) Web Application Developer, California State University, Bakersfield
"Not all distance education programs are created equal, and I found BU MET’s approach to be exceptional. Resources were plentiful, courses in the program were well-conducted, and both faculty and staff were very responsive to any inquiries I had. "
Christopher Nzuka MS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration (MET’20) Assistant Project Manager, Pearson
"What set the program apart was: its community of students, faculty and staff, who enriched our learning experience through multiple extracurricular activities, including social events; a career fair; and world class conferences that helped us learn from experts in the field."
The Health Informatics concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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