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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 120
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $249.73
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $365.31
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Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration prepares you to become a credentialed health records manager. You’ll take courses in data management, record law, health finance and budgeting, and computer systems. When you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge you need to take the Registered Health Information Administrator certification exam.
As a student in the program, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must:
- Have a two-year degree in health information technology from a CAHIIM-accredited program.
- Meet all other admissions requirements.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Complete Health Professions Application Data Sheet.
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
This program has rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.
Your IU Online B.S. in Health Information Administration prepares you for such careers as:
- Coder and clinical documentation improvement specialist
- Revenue cycle auditor
- EHR implementation specialist
- Health information management educator
- Health information manager/director
- Clinical informatics coordinator
To graduate with the B.S. in Health Information Administration, you must complete 120 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- General education courses (30 credit hours)
- Health information administration core courses (63 credit hours)
- General elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIM-M 301 | Health Quality and Information Management | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 402 | Health Finance and Budgeting for HIM | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 302 | Health Record Law II and Ethics | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 401 | Healthcare Record Management in HIM | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 403 | Organization and Management of HIM | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 404 | Research Principles for HIM | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 410 | Computer Systems in Healthcare and HIM | 3 Credits |
| HIM-M 415 | Capstone | 4 Credits |
| HIM-M 459 | Affiliation Experience | 4 Credits |
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