Data-Driven Decisions for Improved Healthcare

Earn your Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) at Kennesaw State University in metro Atlanta, Georgia. This program integrates information systems, computing, data analytics, healthcare delivery processes, and leadership and management principles to prepare you for leadership roles in the rapidly growing field of healthcare informatics. Learn to manage complex data for optimal healthcare outcomes.

To ensure the quality of the MSHMI graduate program, the design and curricular components are based on the nationally accepted standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics, Information Management Education (CAHIIM), and input from our Advisory Boards.

Program Snapshot:

  • Format: Hybrid, In Person and Online
  • Credit Hours:  36
  • Cost: Tuition/Fees
  • Entry Terms: Fall  
  • Time to Complete: 2 years
  • Application Deadlines: August 1

Information Session:

Attend an online information session to learn about the program, admissions requirements, and next step actions. Sign up for scheduled session dates and times that are added throughout the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The MSHMI program tuition is currently $28,921 for residents of Georgia, $51,511 for out-of-state students, and $53,007 for international students on F-1 visa. The program tuition includes the required textbooks and memberships to various student organizations. Please note that the costs are determined by the Board of Regents and are subject to change every academic year.
  • The MSHMI program provides a solid foundation for you to serve in diverse roles such as Health/Clinical Informatics Specialist, Health IT Consultant, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Analyst, and as leaders and healthcare executives; Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), VP of Information Technology, and related job roles.

  • To apply, submit your Graduate Application and provide all previous college transcripts, and an application letter. Recommendation letters are optional, and may be requested, if additional materials are required to make a decision on the application. 

    Please contact the MSHMI program coordinator at mshmi@kennesaw.edu if you have any questions.

  • All international students are required to submit an evaluated transcript for any transcript coming from outside of the United States, and official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly to KSU's Office of Graduate Admissions. For more information, please visit the International Requirements outlined on their website.

  • Yes, there are a limited number of competitive Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) available. GRAs provide a partial tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Students work with a faculty on a research project, and therefore subject to faculty/project availability. 

    Please contact the MSHMI program coordinator at mshmi@kennesaw.edu to learn more about the GRA application process.

Program Benefits

  • Unique to Georgia: KSU’s advanced HMI classes make up the only Master's in Healthcare Management and Informatics program located in Georgia.
  • Flexible Format: Online and Friday evening classes to fit your busy schedule.
  • Professional Development: Gain access to networking opportunities, mentorships, and career resources through our partnerships with leading healthcare organizations.
  • Career Mobility: High demand for health informatics and health information management professionals.
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Department Contact Information

Healthcare Management and Informatics 
Kennesaw State University 
Michael J. Coles College of Business 

Millena Da Silva 
MSHMI Academic Program Support Specialist 
Phone: (470) 578-6340  
Email: mshmi@kennesaw.edu