Health Informatics

Health Informatics is a growing specialization within the Public Health and Analytics fields. This degree is focused on training professionals to gain expertise in technology and systematic data-driven approaches to address community and population health issues. Data-driven approaches involving data collection, analysis, and informed interpretation can help improve public health processes and decision-making, whether one is identifying health trends, monitoring disease outbreaks, or informing public health programs or policies. Health informatics is an interdisciplinary field that draws on knowledge from analytics, computer science, information technology, healthcare, and public health principles to help address needs effectively within a range of work settings and in a variety of health-related careers.

Benedictine University’s Master of Science in Health Informatics combines healthcare, information technology, and data management to prepare students for the digital transformation of healthcare. Through an industry-relevant curriculum, experienced faculty, and practical learning opportunities, students develop the skills to manage health information systems, improve patient outcomes, and support data-driven decision-making. Graduates are well prepared for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, hospitals, health IT, and consulting.