Why earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management online at CUNY SPS?

The BS in Health Information Management at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) prepares students to manage, protect, analyze, and use health information in today’s complex healthcare environments. Health information management professionals play an important role in patient care, data quality, privacy, compliance, reimbursement, research, planning, and organizational decision-making.

Designed for transfer students and working adults, this online bachelor’s degree helps students build the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to support accurate, secure, and accessible health information. Students learn how health data moves across healthcare systems and how information can be used to improve care coordination, quality, operations, and outcomes.

About this Program

• Format: Online, Asynchronous
• Credits: 120 total
• # of Transferrable Credits: Up to 105
• Start Term: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Tuition: Part-time students - NYS residents: $305 per credit

Why This Program

• CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s degree program in Health Information Management
• Prepares graduates for the RHIA exam
• Designed for transfer students and working adults who want to complete a bachelor’s degree in a growing healthcare field
• Build skills in health data management, health statistics, biomedical research, quality management, healthcare delivery, information technology, systems, organization, and management
• Learn to develop, implement, and manage health information and data systems that support quality care, reimbursement, research, planning, and evaluation
• Gain practical knowledge in privacy, security, coding, data standards, classification systems, health information systems, and information governance
• Transfer up to 105 credits from prior college coursework, approved credit for prior learning exams, credentials, portfolio assessment, and ACE-evaluated military training
• Benefit from articulation agreements with partner institutions that help eligible students transfer the maximum number of credits with ease
• Learn from HIM faculty and leaders with academic and professional experience in the field
• Prepare for career opportunities in traditional and non-traditional healthcare settings
• Continue into graduate study in health information management, health informatics, healthcare administration, or related fields

Who Is This Program For

This program is ideal for students who have already earned college credits and want to complete a bachelor’s degree in health information management. It is a strong fit for transfer students, working adults, healthcare professionals, medical coders, health IT professionals, administrative staff, data-focused professionals, and students interested in the connection between healthcare, information systems, compliance, privacy, and analytics.

The program is also a good fit for students who want to move into healthcare data, coding supervision, compliance, privacy, health information systems, revenue cycle, or management roles. Students who have completed an associate degree in Health Information Technology or Medical Coding may be able  to transfer or receive equvalent course credits towards the BS-HIM degree.

Skills You’ll Gain

• Manage digital and traditional health information
• Protect the privacy and security of patient information
• Support accurate, secure, and accessible health records
• Apply health data standards, classification systems, and coding concepts
• Use health statistics and research methods to support quality improvement
• Analyze healthcare data to support decision-making
• Understand healthcare delivery systems and organizational workflows
• Support reimbursement, revenue cycle, compliance, and audit processes
• Evaluate health information systems and electronic health record technologies
• Apply legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in healthcare settings
• Strengthen leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Use health information to support care coordination, planning, evaluation, and improved patient outcomes

Sample Career Outcomes

Graduates of the BS in Health Information Management program are prepared for roles such as:

• Health Information Analyst
• Health Information Manager
• Healthcare Data Analyst
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Coding Supervisor
• Information Auditor
• Privacy Officer
• Compliance Specialist
• Health Information Systems Trainer
• Revenue Cycle Specialist
• Information Governance Specialist
• Health Data Quality Analyst
• Electronic Health Records Specialist
• Information Systems Director

Program FAQ and Admissions Information

 

What are the admission requirements for the BS in Health Information Management program?

To apply for the online BS in Health Information Management program, applicants must possess at least 24 transferrable credits from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.

CUNY SPS undergraduate programs are designed for students who are returning to college, transferring from another institution, or seeking to complete a bachelor's degree after earning prior college credit. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges, universities, or proprietary schools attended after high school, whether or not they intend to request transfer credit.

What are the BS in Health Information Management application deadlines at CUNY SPS and how do I apply for the program?

Apply now and view application deadlines here.

How many credits can I transfer into the BS in Health Information Management program?

Bachelor’s degree candidates at CUNY SPS may transfer up to 105 academic credits from accredited institutions, approved credit for prior learning exams, credentials, portfolio assessment, and/or ACE-evaluated military training. To earn a bachelor’s degree from CUNY SPS, students must complete at least 15 academic credits at CUNY SPS while matriculated.

Is this program designed for transfer students?

Yes. The BS in Health Information Management is designed for students who have already earned college credits and want a flexible way to complete their bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-focused field. CUNY SPS also has articulation agreements with partner institutions to help eligible students transfer the maximum number of credits with ease.

What articulation agreements are available for this program?

CUNY SPS has articulation agreements for the BS in Health Information Management with:

• Borough of Manhattan Community College - AAS in Health Information Technology
• Onondaga Community College - AAS in Health Information Technology/Medical Records
• Raritan Valley Community College - AAS in Health Information Technology

These agreements are designed to help eligible students transfer credits smoothly into the BS in Health Information Management program.
 

What are some of the courses in the program?

Students in the BS in Health Information Management program study topics such as health data management, health statistics, biomedical research, quality management, healthcare delivery systems, information technology and systems, organization and management, privacy and security, clinical classification systems, healthcare data analysis, electronic health records, reimbursement methodologies, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare. You can view the full course catalog here.

Is the BS in Health Information Management program accredited?

Yes. The Health Information Management accreditor of CUNY SPS is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college’s accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2033–2034.

Does this program prepare students for the RHIA exam?

Yes. The BS in Health Information Management program prepares graduates for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.

What is health information management?

Health information management (HIM) is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, protecting, and managing digital and traditional medical information. HIM professionals help ensure that health information is accurate, secure, accessible, and used appropriately to support quality patient care, compliance, reimbursement, research, planning, and organizational decision-making.

What will I learn in this program?

Students develop and demonstrate competency in five primary knowledge domains:

• Health Data Management
• Health Statistics, Biomedical Research, and Quality Management
• Health Services Organization and Delivery
• Information Technology and Systems
• Organization and Management

Together, these areas prepare students to implement and manage health information in complex healthcare environments.

What kinds of organizations hire health information management professionals?

Graduates may pursue roles in hospitals, health systems, physician practices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies, technology companies, consulting firms, and other organizations that rely on accurate, secure, and well-managed health information.

Can this degree help me continue into graduate study?

Yes. Graduates of the BS in Health Information Management program may continue into graduate study in health information management, health informatics, healthcare administration, or related fields. The program also provides a pathway into the MS in Health Information Management at CUNY SPS.

General FAQ

 

Is this program fully online?

Yes. The program is delivered 100 percent online. 

Are courses asynchronous and what does that mean? 

Yes. Courses are asynchronous, with weekly deadlines. This means students do not need to attend class at a specific time, but they are expected to complete assignments and participate according to each course schedule.

Is this program designed for working professionals? 

Yes. The fully online format and focused certificate structure are designed for individuals balancing school with work and other responsibilities. 

How much time should I expect to spend on coursework each week?

Students should plan to spend approximately 9 hours per week on coursework. Because the courses are asynchronous, students can schedule their study time in a way that works for them as long as they meet weekly deadlines.

How do I request information about the program or contact admissions? 

You can request program information here or reach out to Admissions

Text: (646) 517-7876
Email: admissions@sps.cuny.edu
Phone: (646) 664-8544

When can I start? 

You can start during the Fall or Spring term. 

Is financial aid available?

Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students may wish to contact Financial Aid or the Bursar Office to discuss payment options.

Are there scholarships that I can apply for? 

Learn more about CUNY SPS scholarships, CUNY-wide scholarships, external scholarship opportunities, scholarships and grants for veterans, and general scholarship information here. 

What support services are available for students? 

Students have access to academic advising, career services, professional development resources, counseling, disability services, veteran services, writing support, tutoring, library resources, and a range of student support services. 

How do I learn more about student life? 

You can learn more about student life here, and view our list of student clubs and organizations here. 

Is CUNY SPS accredited? 

Yes. CUNY SPS is part of the accredited City University of New York system.