Governors State University
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

Governors State University is a public university in University Park, Illinois. The 750 acres campus is located 30 miles south of Chicago, Illinois. GSU was founded in 1969. It is a public university offering degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.

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Overview

Health informatics, focused on advances in health technology, has the potential to facilitate and improve patient-centered care. Patients, providers, payers, policy-makers, and technology vendors all benefit from its growth and implementation. With a Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI), you will acquire the skills to enhance the healthcare system in our society and a broad range of career opportunities.

Benefits

There are many reasons why Governors State(s) MSHI program is perfect for you: 

  • Learn how to access health data to forecast healthcare trends and improve operations
  • Develop leadership and change management skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to advance the delivery of quality patient care through the use of analytics
  • Gain insight into the resources needed to optimize the use of information technology in healthcare research and clinical services delivery
  • Be eligible for mid-level administrative/management positions in healthcare delivery systems, consulting firms, governmental organizations and research organizations

Career Paths
With a MSHI, you will have the chance to advance your career, or even change it. Here are just a few of the potential opportunities that will become available with your degree:

  • Health Informatics Specialist
  • Clinical Informatics Specialist
  • Informatics Nurse
  • Clinical Analyst
  • Clinical Informatics Manager

For even more paths, please check out the MSHI employment resources page.

Required Documents:

- Transcripts - All Previous Universities - Minimum GPA - 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

- Please include grading scale if available

- GSU now accepts 3 year degree(s) from India. 

- Proof of English proficiency

- TOEFL (80 - minimum sub-scores of 20 in each section)

- IELTS (6.0)

- Duolingo (95)

- PTE (53 - minimum sub-scores of 53 in each section)

-GRE/GMAT is optional for most programs.

-GMAT is strongly recommended for MS Business Analytics applicants

- Resume

- Statement of Purpose

- 3 Letters of Recommendation

- Copy of Passport

- NACES Evaluation Recommended - University reserves the right to ask for a NACES at a later date

Deadlines:

Most programs are on a rolling admission basis. However, the following programs have admission deadlines or limited admission periods: Communication, Media, and Performance; Communication Disorders; Counseling; Health Administration; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Political and Justice Studies; Psychology; School Psychology; and Social Work. Refer to the specific major sections in this catalog for criteria and deadlines. Details on application to master level programs are found in the Graduate Admissions webpages of the Admissions Office

Fall - 1 July, Spring - 1 December

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.