Information Systems/Health Information Management
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Bachelor of Information Systems and Master of Health Information Management
Length
4 years full-time or up to 8 years part time
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
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
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/future-undergraduatesThe Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships.
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.
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 is also considered.
Selection
ATAR n/a (current for 2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course.
Non-Year 12 applicants may be asked to complete a Maths test.
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
With a move towards more sophisticated electronic clinical information systems throughout Australian healthcare services and hospitals, there is a rapidly increasing demand for professionals with expertise in health informatics and health information management. Consequently, graduates have extensive employment options in healthcare and related fields.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Contact information
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