Overview
Health informatics, focused on advances in health technology, has the potential to facilitate and improve patient-centered care. Patients, providers, payers, policy-makers, and technology vendors all benefit from its growth and implementation. With a Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI), you will acquire the skills to enhance the healthcare system in our society and a broad range of career opportunities.
MSHI Fact Sheet
Benefits
There are many reasons why Governors State's MSHI program is perfect for you:
- Learn how to access health data to forecast healthcare trends and improve operations
- Develop leadership and change management skills
- Demonstrate the ability to advance the delivery of quality patient care through the use of analytics
- Gain insight into the resources needed to optimize the use of information technology in healthcare research and clinical services delivery
- Be eligible for mid-level administrative/management positions in healthcare delivery systems, consulting firms, governmental organizations, and research organizations
Career Paths
With a MSHI, you will have the chance to advance your career, or even change it. Here are just a few of the potential opportunities that will become available with your degree:
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Clinical Informatics Specialist
- Informatics Nurse
- Clinical Analyst
- Clinical Informatics Manager
For even more paths, please check out the MSHI employment resources page.
Alumni Spotlight
Zuha Sha: From Perseverance to Success in Health Informatics
For Zuha Sha, education was about earning degrees and breakingbarriers. Growing up in a family where opportunities had to be fought for, she understood early on that knowledge is a powerful tool. Her academic journey was filled with challenges, but each obstacle strengthened her resolve. She excelled academically, ranking among the top students in her state, proving that hard work and persistence lead to excellence.
As a first-generation college graduate, Zuha's path to higher education was anything but conventional. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, she worked full-time in Dubai to finance her dream of studying in the United States. However, her journey was met with visa rejections three times. Each setback tested her determination, but instead of giving up, she kept pushing forward. On her fourth attempt in Abu Dhabi, her visa was finally approved, proving that rejection is not failure-it's redirection.
Zuha's background in pharmacy and healthcare sparked her interest in health informatics, where technology meets patient care. She saw how data and digital solutions could revolutionize healthcare, making systems more efficient and patient-centered. This realization led her to Governors State University (GovState), a decision that would become a turning point in her career
Faculty
Get to know your mentors from the MSHI program.
Admission Requirements & Curriculum
Please review the admission requirements and your degree by visiting the MSHI program catalog.
Contact Information
Kerri O'Shea
MSHI Academic Advisor
Department of Health Administration and Informatics
Office: G178
Email: koshea@govst.edu
Phone:708.534.6980
Dr. Ning Lu
Chair, MHA and Health Informatics Program Director
Department of Health Administration and Informatics
Office: G180
Email: nlu@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4916
Open House
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How to Apply
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