Program Overview

Healthcare Information Technology

The CSUSM College of Business Administration, in collaboration with Extended Learning, is pleased to offer the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Certificate Program this Fall 2012!

Now accepting applications! No application fee.

HIT Information Sessions

Select a date below to RSVP

Thursday, June 14, 5:30-6:30pm  RSVP

Thursday, June 28, 12:00-1:00pm  RSVP

The United States’ healthcare system is undergoing a fundamental transformation to address ballooning costs while improving access, quality, safety, and efficiency.  The cornerstone of this revolution is the replacement of archaic medical and health record and reporting paper-based systems with modern information technologies. These changes will provide new and expanding professional opportunities. The CSUSM Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Certificate program will focus on providing participants with a broader vision of the future of healthcare and the knowledge needed to encourage its evolution and serve as agents of change, innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

The CSUSM HIT program has been specifically designed to address these needs and challenges.  The program emphasizes application of analytical methods, information technology and innovation, operations improvements, and management of change.  Developed and taught by faculty and industry experts, the program engages students by integrating theory and real world application drawing from the examples of a variety of organizations and industry groups, the program will also showcase HIT startups. Students will acquire skills relevant to a range of healthcare industry sectors including providers, insurers, government agencies, plan sponsors, HIT support and training organizations, and HIT new ventures.

Program Schedule

This program is structured to accommodate working adults.  Each term begins with an Opening Conference followed by all-day Saturday courses, and concluding with a Closing Conference.  Both conferences will include presentations by healthcare experts, entrepreneurs, and students. 

Term I: Introduction to Healthcare and Information Systems

Courses

• BUS 1500: Healthcare Systems: Structure and Process
• BUS 1510: Data Management for Healthcare
• BUS 1530: Data Communication & Security for Healthcare 

Term II: Managing Healthcare Information Systems

Courses

• BUS 1520: Electronic Health Records: Policy and Implementation
• BUS 1540: Managing Healthcare System Change
• BUS 1550: Project Management & Process Improvement for Healthcare

Program Cost

(coming soon)

Plus textbooks, parking and other CSUSM campus fees

This program has been approved for WIA Funding!

Director 

Jack Leu, Ph.D., Department Chair, Information Systems & Operations Management, CSUSM

HIT Advisory Board Members