Health Data Informatics and Analytics
In order to empower patients and providers, we need to turn data into actionable insights. Learn how to leverage analytics methods and informatics tools to turn data into valuable insights in this certificate geared for health industry or IT professionals. Better understand the perspectives of patients, payers, providers, and population as you develop strategies to work together to solve health industry challenges.
At a Glance
Skills You'll Learn
Access and analyze data
Evaluate and use informatics tools
Build analytics and informatics projects and assessment plans
Curriculum
Certificate of Advanced Study in Health Data Informatics and Analytics requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses)
Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Healthcare Management program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.
Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program, please visit our website at http://www.du.edu/learn/certificates/disclosure/hc.html
Sample Schedule
Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program. Note this sample schedule is for the six-course Certificate of Advanced Study.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Health Data Informatics and Analytics
Informatics is the fastest growing field within the healthcare industry, according to Health Economics.
Employment in health informatics is projected to grow nearly 22% through 2022, much faster than other professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While demand for health informatics professionals continues to grow, there is a significant shortage of qualified workers according to research from Burning Glass.
Job Titles
Business Intelligence Analyst Salary: National Average
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs our developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.