Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Health Information Management] From Purdue University Global

This program intersects medicine, management, finance, information technology, and law—a unique blend that enables graduates to pursue a diverse array of opportunities in a wide variety of health-related settings.

Coursework focuses on preparing you to:

• Apply best practices in decision making regarding the management of health information.
• Use research methods and critical thinking to create solutions for vital health care issues.
• Apply the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health information management.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the forces affecting health care delivery and health information systems.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for medical and health services managers, which include health information jobs, will grow by 20% between 2016 and 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Graduates of the HIM degree program can choose from many different career paths in a variety of settings such as:

• Physicians’ offices
• Hospitals
• Government agencies
• Software and IT vendor firms
• Insurance companies
• Consulting firms