Learn to manage health data
Expertly manage sensitive patient information with a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. Prepare for diverse roles in hospitals, insurance companies or government agencies.
Why Choose Health Information Management at USC Upstate?
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from USC Upstate is the only one of its kind in South Carolina, and it is certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduating from this accredited program gives your future employer assurance that you’re a knowledgeable and highly capable job candidate for any health information management position.
Program Overview
Explore a broad range of topics, including health data management, informatics, finance, data integrity, legal concerns, project management, and electronic health record platforms. Understand the ethical and privacy issues around the use and storage of health data.
Why USC Upstate?
Prepare for in-demand jobs in health care and associated industries. Gain real-world experience through a professional internship. Develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in the profession. Learn how to work with confidential data.
Your Future
Become part of the state’s rapidly growing health care industry. Upon completing your degree, you’ll be eligible to take the industry’s certification exam, further enhancing your career options.
Which is right for you?
Both degrees are related fields in the healthcare industry, but they have different focuses and career outcomes. Ultimately, the choice between both options offered by USC Upstate should align with your interests, skills, and career aspirations.
learn more about the program!
The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the health information management undergraduate degree, you will need 122 credit hours.
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The University of South Carolina Upstate is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS COC). The Health Information Management Baccalaureate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235- 3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.