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Mission Statement

The mission of the Master of Science in Health Information Management (MS HIM) program is to prepare highly skilled professionals who advance the secure, ethical, and effective use of health information across complex care systems. Grounded in CAHIIM accreditation standards, the program cultivates leaders who safeguard data integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and transform health information into actionable intelligence that drives better patient outcomes, stronger organizations, and healthier communities locally and globally.

Program Overview

Health information is one of the most valuable assets in improving patient care, advancing population health, and driving organizational decision-making. The online MS in Health Information Management prepares graduates to lead at the nexus of healthcare, technology, and data governance.

This CAHIIM-accredited program, taught by expert faculty with real-world HIM experience, provides advanced training in health information systems, privacy and security, analytics, law and ethics, and strategic leadership. Students learn to evaluate, analyze, and make data driven decisions that not only comply with regulatory standards but also deliver measurable value in quality, safety, and performance.

With its flexible online format and competitive tuition, this program enables working professionals and those with demanding schedules to pursue graduate education without putting their careers on hold.

Is This Degree Right for You? 

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) defines Health Information Management as "the practice of gathering, analyzing and securing all forms of important medical information to help provide quality patient care." The MS HIM program is ideal for:

• Health information management professionals ready to step into leadership and governance roles.
• Clinical or IT professionals seeking to expand into data strategy, compliance, and privacy.
• Healthcare administrators tasked with ensuring regulatory alignment and datadriven outcomes.
• Analysts and quality improvement specialists who want to leverage health information for better care delivery.  
   

What You'll Learn

Graduates of the program develop advanced knowledge and competencies in:

• Analytics and Decision Support: Transform raw data into actionable insights that improve clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational excellence.
• Health Information Systems: Evaluate and implement enterprise-level systems that meet compliance, interoperability, and performance standards.
• Privacy, Security, and Ethics: Navigate HIPAA, HITECH, and global privacy laws while applying professional standards and ethical principles.
• Data Governance & Integrity: Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of health data to support critical decision-making and real-time care.
• Policy and Leadership: Assess healthcare procedures and public policy, both domestically and globally, to inform strategy and innovation in HIM.

Accreditation

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The Health Information Management accreditor of CUNY School of Professional Studies is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The School of Professional studies accreditation for the Master’s degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030-2031. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are from 2023-2024.

• 100% of MS HIM graduates reported satisfaction with the program and would recommend it to others.
• 100% RHIA exam pass rate among graduates.
• 89% retention rate for the 2023–2024 academic year. 

Career Prospects

Health information professionals at all levels of education and credentialing can expect to be in high demand as the health sector continues to expand. Employment of HIM professionals is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023). Estimated earnings for Health Information Managers with a Master’s degree is $122,195 as of February 26, 2024 (Salary.com). 

Graduates are prepared for leadership positions such as:

• Director of Health Information Management
• Health Informatics or Data Governance Manager
• Privacy and Compliance Officer
• Clinical Data Quality Leader
• Health IT Implementation Consultant
• Chief Health Information Strategy Officer 
   

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