Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Health Data Analytics

Master's

Program Description

The Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Health Data Analytics Master's program prepares graduates to assume leadership roles in the emerging discipline of health data analytics. This intensive interdisciplinary program blends coursework in healthcare administration, data science, and computational modeling.

Program Type and Format

• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Online and hybrid formats available

Estimated Time to Complete and Credit Hours

• Estimated time to complete: 2 years
• Credit hours: 30

Program Highlights

• Develop a broad understanding of methods, software tools, and topical expertise needed to discover meaningful patterns in health-related data and effectively communicate the implications.
• Work with a program advisor to identify a specialization field, with courses approved by the program coordinator and department.
• Learn to sift through information and produce a body of work that synthesizes multiple perspectives, arriving at a more comprehensive understanding of important issues.

Marketable Skills

• Work independently across two or more disciplines
• Teamwork
• Function across organizational silos through discipline integration
• Synthesize information and results
• Write in a professional and coherent manner

Program Courses

• Health Delivery Systems (3 hrs)
• Health Services Administration (3 hrs)
• Large Data Visualization (3 hrs)
• Data Analytics I (3 hrs)
• Data Analytics II (3 hrs)
• Information Systems for Healthcare Management (3 hrs)

Program Benefits

• Hone talents for future employment where broad knowledge, advanced research, and effective communication skills are in high demand.
• Flexibility in designing a program of study that cuts across disciplinary boundaries.
• Employers recognize the value of individuals who are open-minded and call upon a wide array of unconventional tools to solve intricate problems.

Research Areas

• Health data analytics
• Healthcare administration
• Data science
• Computational modeling

Program Accreditation and Rankings

• Ranked a Top 25 Program in the Nation by MyDegreeGuide.com

University Information

• University of North Texas
• Located in Denton, Texas
• Online and hybrid programs available