Information Systems/Health Information Management
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Information Systems and Master of Health Information Management
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This integrated program is designed to produce graduates with specialist skills in health informatics and health information management. The course offers completion of a Bachelor of Information Systems degree in combination with a Master's degree in Health Information Management over a four-year period. However, students may exit at the end of the third year with a Bachelor of Information Systems.
Course structure
The course consists of a broad-ranging core curriculum covering computing, business, and management subjects, together with a wide range of electives.
First-year studies include foundations of management, management information systems, systems analysis and design, object-oriented programming, human biosciences, and medical terminology. Second- and third-year studies include databases and database management, web application development, health information management, health informatics, and an industry-based information systems project. Fourth year covers advanced subjects that form the Master of Health Information Management.
Contact hours
Approximately 20 hours per week (first year)
Handbook
Major areas of study
Clinical/health classification, database systems, electronic business (e-business), e-health data analysis, health informatics, health information management, information management, information systems, information systems management, internet and the World Wide Web, internet technology, object-oriented programming, professional practice, project management, web applications programming.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlThe Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships for details.
Additional costs (AUD)
Approximate costs include: Clinical coding books (must be purchased every two years) - A$395, police check (A$$14, 2009 indicative fee only), memory stick - A$30-60.
Middle Band
Completion of Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points. Performance in prerequisite studies also considered.
Extra requirements
Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Subjects 1 & 2: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either). Units 3 & 4: Minimum study score of 25 in each of English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates' training can be utilised in healthcare and non-health related fields. There is a huge demand for professionals who are expert in health informatics and health information management. Hospitals and health services throughout Australia are upgrading and expanding their health information, with a move towards the development of more sophisticated electronic clinical information systems. As new and expanding information systems are implemented, demand for skilled professionals will increase.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The Master of Health Information management in expected to be accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia in mid-2009.
Contact information
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover