Master of Business Informatics - Healthcare Informatics
With New Zealand’s increasing focus on digital health solutions, this program prepares you to lead in a sector with vast growth opportunities, ensuring you contribute to both local and global health improvements. Whether in digital health technologies or data analytics, you’ll be equipped to thrive in the future of healthcare informatics!
180 Credits | Full-time | On Campus
This Master’s programme in Healthcare Informatics equips you with the essential skills to address complex healthcare challenges using digital technologies and data analytics.
In the first trimester, you’ll build a strong foundation in strategic information systems, database management, and research methods, with a focus on designing culturally appropriate systems for Māori and Pasifika health services.
In the second trimester, the focus shifts to digital healthcare design, health analytics, and data safety, emphasizing the importance of addressing cultural health disparities and ensuring the security of sensitive healthcare data.
The programme culminates in a capstone project, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world healthcare issues.
By the end of the programme, you will be fully prepared for applying your knowledge to real-world healthcare issues or related fields.
What you'll learn
Start with foundational learning in strategic information systems, data management, and research methods, essential for analysing and interpreting business data.
• Strategic Information Systems Planning
This course equips students with the expertise to align information systems with organisational goals and drive strategic improvements. Students will learn to critically evaluate current systems, identify opportunities, and develop tailored solutions for complex challenges in healthcare settings. Additionally, the course specialises in designing culturally appropriate systems for Māori and Pasifika health services.
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
Learn the skills to design and develop effective information systems tailored to diverse organisational needs. You will learn to evaluate data models, apply user-centered design, and implement various SDLC methodologies. A strong focus is placed on cultural perspectives and rigorous requirements gathering to address user needs effectively.
• Database Management Systems
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in database management, focusing on designing, implementing, and managing databases for healthcare informatics. It emphasising on healthcare data modelling and patient privacy, while equipping you with skills in relational database design, SQL querying, and data security. Ethical and cultural considerations, including Māori data ownership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, are integral to the course content.
• Research Methods
Research Methods focus on culturally appropriate research methodologies for working with Māori and Pasifika populations. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Kaupapa Māori research frameworks and ethical considerations for working with indigenous communities.
Develop expertise in data analytics and warehousing, and gain practical skills in business strategy development, using analytics to drive informed business decisions.
• IT Project Management
You will gain expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, learning to select and apply the right project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2.
• Digital Healthcare Design
You will learn to design, develop, and implement digital health technologies in a culturally sensitive and ethically sound way. You will learn to create user-centric solutions for healthcare challenges. The curriculum covers a wide range of technologies, including EHRs, telemedicine, and mobile health apps, with a focus on improving patient care and organizational efficiency.
• Health Analytics
The aim of this course is to provide you with advanced analytics techniques, including AI, to address healthcare challenges, particularly focusing on cultural health disparities and equity. You will learn to ethically analyze diverse healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Data Safety in Healthcare System
Here you’ll gain the critical knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard healthcare data, with a focus on protecting cultural health information. Students will learn to evaluate the risks to healthcare data security, including cyberattacks and breaches, and develop strategies to mitigate these threats.
Through a capstone project, you’ll tackle a real-world issue in business analytics, honing your skills in data interpretation and solution-oriented analytics for industry application.
Course Start Dates
A bit more information
Software:
Throughout your study you will use a range of open-source software.
Yoobee will also offer subscriptions with
IEEE Xplore
O’Reilly digital media
Equipment:
You are required to bring your own device. This allows flexibility of study outside of class hours and seamless remote study in the event of another lockdown where classroom facilities are inaccessible. If you do not own your own device, please discuss this with one of our team at enrolment.
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Components of |
Minimum |
Recommended |
| CPU |
Intel Core i5, |
Intel Core i5, |
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Memory |
8 GB |
16 GB |
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Disk |
256 GB SSD |
512 GD SSD |
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Screen Resolution |
1280 x 800 |
1920 x 1080 |
Every applicant of the Masters programme must be approved for admission by the Faculty Lead. To be considered you must
ACADEMIC
Standard entry assessment:
• Degree: Hold a bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, or related disciplines; OR an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognised institution overseas, AND
• Applicants without quantitative or analytical subjects in their transcripts must submit a cover letter demonstrating their analytical abilities through projects or relevant work experience.
Alternative entry assessment:
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience and skills, demonstrated by
• Degree level equivalent tertiary study and industry experience (study completed at degree level with the attainment of a diploma or advanced diploma equivalent to at least a level 6 on the New Zealand Qualification Framework
• The length of the Diploma/advanced Diploma course and the volume of study- normally a minimum of 2-3 full time years equivalent
• The grades/grade point average achieved on the qualification equivalent to grade B
ENGLISH
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 6.0 or equivalences approved by NZQA.
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Our Master’s programme has been developed by experts from within academia and industry, meaning you’ll be well prepared for the world of work.
Our Master’s programme are designed to equip you with the leadership skills needed for executive roles and accelerating your career progression.
Our industry partnerships include global companies like IBM, AWS and Fortinet and we are a member of Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ).
You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies that will be in demand over the next decade and beyond.
Health Informatics experts are in short supply. This qualification boosts your skill level in this area, meaning you’ll graduate ahead of your peers.
Healthcare Data Analyst
Healthcare IT Project Manager
Healthcare Information Security Analyst
Healthcare Systems Analyst
Healthcare IT Analyst
Digital Healthcare Consultant
Health Data Manager
Clinical Data Analyst
Telemedicine Specialist
Health Informatics Consultant
Health information Management
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