Curriculum and Degree Requirements
In KU’s bachelor of science in health information management degree program, graduates are prepared to enter a dynamic health profession.
Our curriculum prepares you for a variety of jobs specialized in analyzing, protecting, and managing patient data and information. This field relies on an educational background combining business, health science, and information systems.
Fall Semester
HEIM 401 Introduction to Health Information Management (3 credits)
HEIM 415 Healthcare Delivery Systems (3 credits)
HEIM 425 Pharmacology Concepts for Health Information Management (2 credits)
HEIM 435 Clinical Concepts for Health Information Management (3 credits)
HEIM 501 Information Resources and Professional Dev. (2 credits)
HEIM 570 Introduction to Healthcare Management (3 credits)
Total: 16 credit hours
Spring Semester
HEIM 420 Legal Aspects of Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 450 Intro to Professional Practice (1 credit)
HEIM 525 Healthcare Database and Architecture (3 credits)
HEIM 540 Health Information Systems (3 credits)
HEIM 565 Clinical Terminologies and Classifications I (4 credits)
Total: 14 credit hours
Fall Semester
HEIM 510 Professional Practice Experience/Lab I (1 credit)
HEIM 567 Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 571 Human Resource Management in Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 575 Applied Statistics and Research Methods in Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 585 Healthcare Reimbursements & Financing (3 credits)
Total: 13 credit hours
Spring Semester
HEIM 635 Clinical Terminologies and Classifications II (3 credits)
HEIM 665 Topics in Health Information Management (2 credits)
HEIM 671 Leadership in Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 676 Healthcare Analytics (3 credits)
HEIM 679 Information Governance in Healthcare (3 credits)
HEIM 680 Management Internship (3 credits)
Total: 17 credit hours
** These schedules are provided for reference only. For complete, current information about courses and requirements in our bachelor's degree in health information management, please visit the Academic Catalog.
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Online and degree-progression students will work with an advisor to identify the required courses and program track based upon previous education and relevant work experience.
Vaccines and Clinical Site Requirements
The University of Kansas Medical Center requires various immunizations for its students. For a detailed list please visit the student health forms webpage or speak with Student Health Services. These immunization requirements help promote health and safety and facilitate clinical placement.
Many, if not all, clinical sites who partner with the University of Kansas Medical Center require proof of these vaccines for students engaged in training or other programmatic experiences at clinical sites. Not being vaccinated may preclude students from participating in activities, potentially impeding their ability to complete all program requirements for degree completion. Applicants with questions should speak with a representative from the academic program to which they intend to apply.