Main ContentBachelor of Health Informatics and Information Management Degree Programs
The Health Informatics and Health Information program at UMMC's School of Health Related Professions offers a bachelor of science in health informatics and information management (BS HIIM) degree.
The degree program gives students hands-on, functional skills that can be immediately applied in today’s workforce. Students will work with database management systems, spreadsheets, clinical software, coding guidelines, project management tools, and visualization reporting software.
The program's mission is to educate outstanding professionals who can contribute to high quality health care through development, implementation, and refinement of health information systems.
Students who satisfactorily complete the required coursework will earn a BS HIIM degree from the University of Mississippi. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Traditional online
This program is for students with non-health information technology-related degrees or who have completed 60 hours of academic credit. With the exception of professional practice courses, all courses are delivered online.
The application, with all supporting documents, should be submitted by May 15 of the year in which the candidate desires enrollment.
Progression online
This program is offered for graduates of a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accredited associate’s program at a regionally accredited institution who hold a registered health information technician (RHIT) credential through AHIMA. With the exception of professional practice courses, all courses are delivered online.
The application with all supporting documents for the progression program must be received by the Office of Enrollment Management by May 15 for fall admission.
Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to:
Program outcomes
BSHIIM Program Outcomes for Academic Year 2021-2022:
- Graduation rate: 100% of students graduating in academic year 2021-2022 finished in 3 years.
- Employment rate: 100%
- RHIA Certification Exam Pass Rate: 100%
- Graduate Satisfaction: 100%
- Employer Satisfaction: 100%