MS Health Care Administration and Policy

The MS program in Biomedical Informatics and data science offers students the opportunity to become professionals who use biomedical data, information and knowledge to improve human health.
Students in this program learn problem-solving, theory and the methodologies underlying the field of biomedical informatics and data science, taking courses in areas such as knowledge representation, clinical environments, imaging, bioinformatics, biostatistics and machine learning. Core courses provide a background in clinical informatics, while electives allow specialization in areas such as data science or mobile health.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

30 credit hours

Study method

Online or Campus Immersion

STEM-OPT option

STEM-OPT Option not Available

Campus

Downtown Phoenix

College of Health Solutions

The College of Health Solutions is dedicated to translating scientific health research into practical applications, preparing students to tackle the challenges of maintaining health, improving wellness, and managing chronic diseases. With over 1,000 community partners, including private companies, nonprofits, and health organizations, the college continually expands its network. The College of Health Solutions is #1 in Arizona for graduates accepted into physical therapy programs and consistently ranks among the top 10 in the nation for graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology (U.S. News & World Report).

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at Home University

HCD 501: Population Health Data Management and Analysis

HCD 520: Population Health

HCD 511: Health Economics and Policy

HCD 575: Health Care Transformation and Leadership

Courses at ASU

Required Core (9 credit hours)

HCD 502: Foundation of U.S. Health Systems and Design (3)

HCD 510: Patient-centered Care (3)

HCD 521: Health Policy and Equity (3)

Focus Area Courses (6 credit hours)

Research (3 credit hours)

NTR 500: Research Methods

Culminating Experience (1 credit hour)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured Courses

Foundation of U.S. Health Systems and Design

In this course, you’ll cover the interdisciplinary field of health systems science. You’ll explore key disciplines and areas of study required to analyze and design solutions to major health systems problems.

Population Health Data Management and Analysis

In this course, you’ll develop knowledge and skills for statistical tools and principles of population health data analysis in health environments.

Health Economics and Policy

In this course, you’ll examine concepts central to health care economics and their application to important decisions made by patients, families, practitioners, administrators and policy makers.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

After completing this program, you’ll be well-prepared for a diverse range of roles within the field of health care. Whether you aspire to lead as an advanced clinical leader, drive quality improvement initiatives as a senior practice and program manager or navigate the complexities of healthcare administration, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel. You’ll also be equipped to explore opportunities in health care consulting, process improvement and even entrepreneurship, leveraging your expertise to innovate and shape the future of health care delivery.

Clinical Manager

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Data Analyst

Pharmacy Compliance Auditor

Quality Improvement Specialist

2025-26 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 15, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	July 15, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 15, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026