📖Introduction

University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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📚About the Program

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Healthcare Services and Informatics Administration builds on a solid foundation of two years of liberal arts and science as prerequisites followed by two years immersion in healthcare services and healthcare informatics courses. The program prepares graduates to assume positions in a variety of healthcare settings performing complex tasks related to healthcare informatics in support of clinical and administrative functions. Healthcare informatics professionals act as the bridge between highly technical information technology staff and healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses. There is a strong current need for healthcare informatics professionals with potential for prolonged future growth. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage the relationships between people and healthcare information systems. Graduates of this program will work as members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in order to facilitate provision of safe, effective, high-quality healthcare using the latest technology tools. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

The B.S. in Healthcare Services and Informatics Administration will prepare graduates for leadership in the healthcare delivery industries that are responsible for implementation and administration of EHRs as well as other clinical information systems, security, and data analytics in all healthcare settings. Graduates will also be indispensable members of healthcare teams through their role in managing and protecting the knowledge of healthcare to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of care.

The B.S. in Healthcare Services and Informatics Administration is a four year, 120 semester hour program. Students complete two years of liberal arts and sciences classes followed by immersion in healthcare informatics administration courses. All students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Services and Informatics Administration must participate in a mandatory Capstone/Applied Learning Experience in their last semester.

The HSIA B.S. degree program is offered online in order to make the program as accessible as possible to students who may have time or geographic constraints that prevent them from attending classes on campus

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: MATH 1111 or higher

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: MATH 1401 recommended

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
BIOL 2251K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2252K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
HLTH 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Technology
HLTH 2000 - Introduction to Healthcare & Health Related Professions
HLTH 2100 - Introduction to Health Care Systems and Administration
HLTH 2300 - Introduction to Public Health
Major Requirements - 60 hours
Common Curriculum - 31 hours
CIS 2201 - Computer Information Systems
CIS 3000 - Application Development
CIS 3400 - Data Management
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I
or CSCI 1301K - Computer Science I
HLTH 3100 - Essentials of Healthcare Informatics
HLTH 3103 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare
HLTH 3150 - Electronic Health Record Essentials
HLTH 3200 - Application of Healthcare Statistics
HLTH 3203 - Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
HLTH 3950 - Healthcare Code Sets & Clinical Terminologies
Concentration - 14-15 hours
Healthcare Data Analytics
HLTH 3400 - Healthcare Data Management and Analytics
HLTH 3450 - Healthcare Data Acquisition and Management
HLTH 3600 - Networking and Health Information Exchange
HLTH 3800 - Data Visualization and Presentation
HLTH 4400 - Healthcare Decision Analysis
Destination Medicine and Global Health Informatics
HLTH 3500 - Principles of Public Health Informatics
HLTH 3550 - Health Information Literacy
HLTH 3590 - Introduction to Global Health Issues
HLTH 4202 - Health Policy, Finance, and Regulation
HLTH 4600 - Global Health Surveillance
Healthcare Information Systems Implementation and Administration
HLTH 3151 - Electronic Health Records Usability & User Centered Design
HLTH 3350 - Consumer Health Informatics
HLTH 4100 - Healthcare Informatics Project Management
HLTH 4150 - Healthcare Information Systems Implementation & Administration
HLTH 4250 - Leadership and Change Management in Healthcare Informatics
Healthcare Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
CIS 3300 - Systems Analysis and Design
CSCI 3050 - Information Security
CSCI 3250 - Computer Security
CSCI 3550 - Management of Information Security
HLTH 4490 - Physical and Technical Safeguards for Healthcare Data
Compliance and Risk Management
HLTH 3590 - Introduction to Global Health Issues
HLTH 3900 - Medical Ethics and Bioethics
HLTH 4400 - Healthcare Decision Analysis
HLTH 4480 - Approaches to Healthcare Risk Management
HLTH 4495 - Compliance in the Healthcare Industry
Capstone - 2 hours
HLTH 4500 - Healthcare Services & Informatics Administration (HSIA) Capstone
Electives - 12-13 hours
Students may choose to take 12-13 elective hours from a second concentration or take 12-13 elective hours from any available HSIA concentration courses.

Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Skills Program Requirements

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🏫About University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia (UNG) is a prominent public university located in the state of Georgia, USA. UNG has a rich history of providing high-quality education and fostering leadership and service. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and more. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, UNG provides students with a transformative educational experience. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a beautiful campus setting create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, personal development, and the preparation of graduates to excel in their chosen fields and contribute positively to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

305 RMB

Tuition fee:

38,100 USD per year

152,400 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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