Information Systems/Health Information Management

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Year

2011

Award

Bachelor of Information Systems and Master of Health Information Management

Length

4 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course provides students with a range of specialist skills and knowledge that are highly valued in the contemporary healthcare sector, combining studies in computer technology, health informatics and health information management. The broad-ranging curriculum includes core subjects in computing, business, and management, and offers diverse elective options.

Students also can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.

Course structure

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 database management, web application development, health information management, health informatics, and an industry-based information systems project. Fourth year covers the advanced subjects that form the Master of Health Information Management.

Students may exit after third year with a Bachelor of Information Systems.

Contact hours

20 hours a week (average) in first year

Subject details

Melbourne

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 , 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

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

23 000

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/future-undergraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Extra costs can include: clinical coding books (must be purchased every two years) - about A$400, memory stick - between A$30 and A$60.

Selection

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 80
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - NA
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBB
STPM - 9
MICSS (UEC) - 5A 1B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Prerequisites

Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 1 & 2 General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either).

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Career opportunities

There is a huge demand for professionals with expertise 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.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Contact information

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