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Master's in Healthcare Analytics Degree Overview
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Healthcare is more than just doctors, nurses, and insurance providers — there are entire professions of people working behind the scenes to support the healthcare system and ensure that it functions properly. One such position is the Healthcare Analyst, which tasks its professionals with making critical analytic decisions, managing data, and managing information based on extensive knowledge of the healthcare systems today’s practitioners work in. Alliant International University’s Master of Science in Healthcare Analytics (MSHCA), offered through our California School of Management and Leadership (CSML), is the program that delivers a quality education in advanced healthcare data analysis with emphasis on information systems design, foundation of policy, optimization of clinical and medical service quality, the integration of statistical data, and more. If you’re looking to gain experience and start a Healthcare Analytics Master’s Degree, Alliant International University is an excellent choice. As health data continues to grow, it creates great opportunities for professionals with the specialized skills to analyze and act on the data to improve patient care.
So, if you have a healthcare background and are looking to do something different — or if you have an analytic background looking to change into a career in the fast-growing world of healthcare — our Master’s in Healthcare Analytics may just be the right choice for you. Our master's program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a healthcare analytics career. Read on to learn more about our master's degree program in health analytics and make a difference in a healthcare organization.
Faculty and Admissions
Get the information you need about our Master’s in Healthcare Analytics program to start your Alliant experience. Browse our diverse list of faculty members, or see the latest admission requirements for your desired undergraduate or graduate program.
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Degree Highlights
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Hands-on Learning
Learn through a combination of research, writing, presentations, discussions, debates, and either an internship or a team-based capstone project taught by our experienced faculty to arm you with the vital experience you need before entering the field.
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A Flexible Degree
The IT department is not the only one to employ the skills gained in this program; marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, strategy, business analytics, and operations are other areas which rely on the knowledge you’ll develop in the MSIST program.
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Honors Program
Students have the opportunity to participate in a research project for authorship and publication in a peer reviewed outlet through the school’s technology and quantitative analysis programs.
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“Analytics driven clinical outcomes help achieve greater performance in healthcare management and alleviate the pressures on health systems, which ultimately drives greater patient care and support structures.”
Dr. Aaron Wester
Program Lead Faculty
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MSHCA Degree Information
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Honors Program
CSML's MS in Healthcare Analytics program now has an Honors Program for high-achieving students.
This Honors Program cohort will meet once a month for a deep-dive discussion on contemporary trending industry issues, gaps, advances, and opportunities and will engage in research projects led by faculty that are designed to further the reach of their education in a manner commensurate with their existing academic achievement. This research can lead to pieces for publication in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, and the teams who successfully publish pieces will be listed as research authors in the publication itself.
Each and every student within the Honors Program will also receive professional executive mentoring on their selected career path, CV creation, and interviewing advice, as we guide our graduates to be prepared to make their impact in their career as soon as possible.
Finally, Honors Program members will assist instructors and gain invaluable experience as both a teacher and a leader as they work with these professors on assignment preparation, assisting students with coursework, and ultimately conducting student-perspective evaluations in courses where they will provide feedback to instructors on student perceptions of course instruction.
The Honors Program is for students that have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or above for 2 consecutive terms, and will be required to pass a CSML faculty interview as well.
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Industry Curriculum Partners
Program content and curriculum are developed in collaboration with industry experts including: Sriram Bharadwaj, Director of Applications and Chief Information Security Officer, Acting Interim CIO, UC Irvine Health; Brett Garcia, Health Plan Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente; and Dr. Aaron Wester, Core Faculty at California School of Management and Leadership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the career outlook for graduates of the MSHCA degree program?
The MSHCA degree program affords its graduates a career field ready to accept them with open arms. Between now and 2026, in the field Medical and Health Service Management positions—the umbrella healthcare analytics falls under—there are expected to be over 70,000 new jobs for graduates of this program, and others like it, to fill around the country. This represents a 20% growth over the existing need in this position and represents one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the medical professions overall. It is safe to say that the outlook for graduates of this program is just about as sunny as it can get.
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What kind of job can I expect to get with this degree?
In addition to working as a healthcare analyst, graduates of the MSHCA degree program can also find themselves working as nursing home administrators, clinical managers, insurance analysts, health information technology vendors, healthcare consultant, within federal and state government agencies, among many other positions that would require the specialized expertise you bring to the table with this degree.
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What scholarship and financial aid options are available to me?
Private and public scholarships can help you meet the cost of your education. Alliant International University is pleased to be able to offer a significant number of institutional scholarships for many of our students. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities here. Additional Financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of loans, grants, federal work study, and military aid. Learn more in our Financial Options Guide.
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Are there licensure exams that I will need to pass after graduating from this program?
While there are no required licensure exams for Health Care Analysts, the American Health Information Management Association does offer examinations for those looking to achieve unique distinction in this field and become a Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA). Earning the CHDA certification can help you:
- Validate mastery and specialized competence
- Demonstrate professionalism and commitment
- Exhibit broad organizational knowledge
- Facilitate professional development
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When does the Master’s in Healthcare Analytics degree program start?
The degree program is offered as an 8-week term program and is open for enrollment during those enrollment periods. You can find a copy of our 8-week term academic calendar here.
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How long does it take to complete the MS in Healthcare Analytics degree program?
The master’s program is a 33-credit program and takes a minimum of 1 years to complete, across 7 terms.
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Program Campus Locations
Alliant has six college campuses throughout California. Our online Master’s in Healthcare Analytics gives students the freedom to complete their core courses and electives on their own time, and the Master of Science in Healthcare Analytics program is offered on-campus and online starting in 2020. Click an image below to learn more about the campus and what it has to offer.
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Online Programs
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Why Alliant
At Alliant, our mission is to prepare students for professional careers of service and leadership and promote the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. Our Vision is an inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.
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Why CSML
With a focus on hands-on practice, technological innovation, and a global outlook—CSML is where the world meets you in your classroom. Help make an impact in the healthcare industry today with a healthcare data analytics master’s degree online!