The Health Information Technology M.P.S. degree combines courses in Health Information Technology strategy, policy, and management with more technical, hands-on Health Information Technology courses that allow students to develop a formal educational program that best meets their individual career development needs.

UMBC’s Master’s in Health Information Technology program prepares experienced working professionals to fill a range of opportunities within the health care profession.

Our Master’s program in Health IT caters to the working professional who is looking to expand their opportunities in the workforce. Whether you are an IT professional looking to transition into a role in the healthcare field or you are a healthcare professional who wants to prepare for a future-focused IT career, our program will serve your needs.

Designed to accommodate the schedule of busy working professionals, we offer courses in a hybrid (blend of in-person and online learning) or online format. Hybrid courses take place once every other week during evening hours at UMBC’s main campus in Catonsville. Online courses are participatory and rigorous.

Health Informatics is an important domain of global competition that reaches across the social, economic and political realms. Health IT professionals play a critical role in improving the quality of health care by preventing errors and increasing efficiencies through technology.

National priorities around reducing healthcare costs, improving the quality of care, and obtaining better health outcomes have created a great demand for professionals who can assist with the exchange of information in an electronic environment. The Health IT graduate program at UMBC will provide you with the real-world skills needed to excel in this in-demand field.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES 18 CREDITS:

HIT 658: Health Informatics – IHIT 663:

Health IT Policy & AdministrationHIT 664:

Health IT Law & EthicsHIT 750: Data AnalyticsHIT 759:

Health Informatics – IIHIT 760:

Capstone Project

ELECTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES (SELECT 4 COURSES)12 CREDITS:

IS 610: Database Program Development

ENGM 652: Management, Leadership and Communication

HIT 674: Process & Quality Improvement with Health IT

HIT 723: Public Health Informatics

HIT 751 Introduction to Healthcare Databases

Application Process

All international applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time to receive all the necessary documents and to process and assess the application.

International applications are accepted for the fall and spring semester. We encourage all international applicants to send in their documents at least six months prior to the start of the semester for which they are applying. To apply, complete a Graduate Degree Application and use program name: Health Information Technology (MPS)

• Apply online
  • Select program Health Information Technology >> Degree Code – Master’s
  • Submit your statement of goals as an attachment in the “Personal Statement” section
  • Insert names of references into “References” section (Note: we only require two. Put N/A in third line)
  • Complete residency information
• Request official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions to be sent to UMBC Graduate School, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 or emailed to gradschool@umbc.edu.
• Submit resume as an attachment in the “Resume” section or to gradschool@umbc.edu.
• Request for test scores to be sent by ETS to UMBC (code 5835)

All documents should be mailed to:

UMBC Graduate School, M.P.S Health Information Technology
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250 U.S.A.

Your application packet should include the following documents:

• Completed graduate degree application (including residency form). Use program code PRST-HIT.
• Two letters of recommendation (if you choose to forego the online option, please see the printable form).
• Personal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations of the program. Statement should include applicant’s background, qualifications, career experience, and any additional pertinent information.
• Resume (When applying online, upload your resume to the graduate school application.)
• Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended
• TOEFL or other English Language test scores* forwarded to UMBC by ETS – UMBC’s institutional code is 5835
• Application fee ($50 online)

Tuition fee-2 years$50,000

Total fee-2 years$80,000