Health Information Management and Health IT in One Online Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) is one of the only 100% online programs that includes courses in health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT). New regulations and technologies are changing the roles and educational requirements of health information professionals to include not only the governance of health information but the use and application of technology. As a student in the UW HIMT program, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed in today’s technology-focused healthcare environments.
Gain skills in:
Human resources management
Financial and resource management
Strategic planning and organizational development
Programming and data structures
Data, information, and storage structures
Data security
Information and communication technologies
Ultimately, you’ll learn how to expertly manage electronic health data and build the software and systems needed to manage, retrieve, and analyze that data to improve the future of healthcare delivery and patient care.
Universities of Wisconsin partners in the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology include: UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside, and UW-Stevens Point.
Program Description
The 100% online Health Information Management and Technology program is a bachelor’s completion program, which means you can combine existing, transferable general education credits with the required HIMT courses, to complete your bachelor’s degree.
The HIMT curriculum offers two tracks: Health Information Technology and Health Information Management. All HIMT students take 15 core courses, 4 track courses, a 1 credit capstone prep course and final capstone project course to finish the program, completing 21 courses for a total of 61 credits. There are no electives. Graduates will earn a concentration in Health Information Technology OR Health Information Management.
15 core courses (3 credits each)
4 track courses (3 credits each)
1 Capstone prep course (1 credit)
1 Capstone project course (3 credits)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the University of Wisconsin Health Information Management and Technology program have gone on to roles such as:
Health Information Manager
Supervisory Health System Specialist
Informaticist
Director of Analytics
Coding Specialist
Data Management and Analytic Specialist
Medical Staff Services Specialist
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Admissions
To be eligible for the UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology students must meet the following requirements:
Approximately 45-60 transferable general education credits with a 2.0 minimum grade point average (GPA). There are options available for those who do not meet this general education requirement, such as potentially taking them through your chosen home campus or through one of these associate degrees. Please contact an enrollment adviser for more information.
Prerequisite coursework in college algebra, communications, and biology; anatomy and physiology suggested but not required.
Wisconsin Online Multi-Campus Collaborative programs are offered by one or more Universities of Wisconsin. These degrees and certificates combine the diverse, interdisciplinary expertise, resources, and talents of UW campuses across the state.
Multi-campus Collaborative programs may be semester- or competency-based, individual courses, or bootcamps, allowing you to choose the format that meets your needs.
To apply, choose a home campus from any of the partner campuses in your program. Campus resources such as financial aid, career services, library resources, and more will be through your home campus, as well as your final transcript.
