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Master of Business Informatic - Healthcare Informatics

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Qualification

Master of Business Informatics - Level 9

Fees

$36,000 NZD

Duration

1 year (3 trimesters)

Next intake

7 April, 28 July, 17 November

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Healthcare Informatics

The Healthcare Informatics strand equips students with skills in healthcare data management, analytics, and system security, focusing on digital healthcare design and data safety. Through practical applications, students tackle complex data challenges to drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.

Why study Healthcare Informatics?

High Demand

  • Shortage of a healthcare manager or adviser: people with the right skills to meet the growing demand for specialists in digital health.
    “Today, approximately 30% of the worlds data volume is being generated by the healthcare industry. By 2025, the compound annual growth rate of data for healthcare will reach 36%. That’s 6% faster than manufacturing, 10% faster than financial services, and 11% faster than media & entertainment.” – www.rbccm.com

 

Vital to Healthcare field these days

  • Reducing cost and increasing efficiency (Best treatment with less cost)
  • Improving patient care, public health, and health outcomes

What will you learn?

TRIMESTER 1

Start with foundational learning in strategic information systems, data management, and research methods, essential for analysing and interpreting business data.

  • Strategic Information Systems Planning You will learn to critically evaluate current systems, identify opportunities, and develop tailored solutions for
    complex challenges in business settings.
  • Information Systems Analysis and Design You will learn to evaluate data models, apply usercentered design, and implement various SDLC methodologies.
  • Database Management Systems You will explore data warehousing and business
    intelligence by developing skills in database design, SQL querying, and data security, emphasisng ethical and cultural considerations, including Māori data ownership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Research Methods You will have the opportunity to learn about Kaupapa Māori research frameworks and ethical considerations for working with indigenous communities.

TRIMESTER 2

Develop expertise in data analytics and warehousing to drive informed business decisions through practical business strategy skills.

  • IT Project Management
    You will gain expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, learning to select and apply the right project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2.
  • Digital Healthcare Design
    You will learn to create user-centric solutions for healthcare challenges. The curriculum covers a wide range of technologies, including EHRs, telemedicine, and
    mobile health apps, with a focus on improving patient care and organizational efficiency.
  • Health Analytics
    You will learn to ethically analyze diverse healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Data Safety in Healthcare System
    You’ll learn to evaluate the risks to healthcare data security, including cyberattacks and breaches, and develop strategies to mitigate these threats.

TRIMESTER 3

Through a capstone project, you’ll tackle a real-world issue in business analytics, honing your skills in data interpretation and solution-oriented analytics for industry application.

Gain Practical Skills

Analytical thinking, Al, Communication, Data analysis, Electronic health records, Health information management, NZ health system & culture, medical terminology, Problem-solving & networking through HiNZ.

Entry Requirements

International students must be at least 18 years old when commence the course.

ACADEMIC

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Diploma in informatics or health-related subject from a recognised institution, OR
  • Evidence of acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience in healthcare data management, analysis or a related area.

ENGLISH

  • IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 6.0 or equivalences approved by NZQA.

Career opportunities

  • Healthcare IT Project Manager
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Healthcare Information Security Analyst
  • Healthcare Systems Analyst
  • Digital Healthcare Consultant
  • Health Data Manager
  • Health Informatics Consultant
  • Health Information Management
  • Informatics Director
  • Clinical Informatics Analyst
  • Clinical Data Analyst
  • Telemedicine Specialist

Job Opportunities

Demand for healthcare data analysts is high due to:

  • Public and private sector employers who need healthcare analysis skills.
  • The need for skilled healthcare analysts in the IT sector.

There are not enough experienced business analysts to meet demand. Nearly two thirds of IT employers report skills shortages, and there aren’t enough IT trainees.
Healthcare Informatics graduates are in high demand across medical practices, hospitals, health IT startups, government
agencies, and private sector corporations, including insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms.

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