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x remove Combined Degree: Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. | x remove Health Information Management, B.S. | |
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Credits Required |
141
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122
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Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. |
This program can be completed fully online. |
Coursework |
Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met. |
HIM administrators must be familiar with electronic health record (EHR) computer software, maintaining EHR security, and analyzing electronic data to improve healthcare information. Areas of study include:
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Career Options |
There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics states ten of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related. Job prospects are very good for administrators with strong computer software skills. There are over 125 job titles available to the degree holder in a variety of settings. |
Application Deadline |
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Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Cybersecurity degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2022 |
The B.S. in Health Information Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020 |