Health Informatics and Business Intelligence & Analytics Dual Degree

The Health Informatics and Business Intelligence & Analytics program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals and recent graduates seeking to advance or change career paths. Take courses entirely online, enroll in on-campus classes or do a combination of both. Our classes are small and designed for working professionals seeking to create connections with their classmates and professors. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two or three courses per term.
 

Very few universities offer a combined degree in health informatics and business intelligence & analytics. You will be among very few individuals to obtain a dual degree at this level.

Other schools typically offer standalone degrees in health informatics, health care data analysis or business intelligence and analytics. Very few, if any, offer a dual degree combining both skill sets. By securing a dual degree, you will stand out from your peers and differentiate yourself when applying for jobs with hospitals, clinics, healthcare companies and more.

Saint Joseph’s University’s healthcare programs have notable alumni with positions in several professional societies, including the Healthcare Leadership Network of Delaware Valley (HLNDV) and the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Healthcare Management and Systems Society (DVHIMSS). As a student in our program, you will have the opportunity to connect and network with these individuals as well as alumni who hold high-level positions in healthcare.

The objective of this unique dual degree program is to provide you with an enhanced foundation in information technology and quantitative decision-making tools. This program prepares students to implement and utilize information technology to support any healthcare organization. You will be equipped with advanced knowledge surrounding information systems, clinical processes and organizational knowledge within healthcare companies. 

You will be challenged to think boldly and seek out answers to difficult questions using healthcare data. The learning environment will prepare you for the challenges of a professional career in a healthcare setting. The program will help you develop the competencies and acquire the practical tools necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing digital healthcare environment.

For international students applying for an F-1 visa, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated Saint Joseph’s health informatics and business intelligence & analytics MHI/MS as a STEM-designated program. This can lead to the potential for Optional Practical Training (OPT) post graduation. Students accepted by the OPT program can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before or after completing their academic studies.

The SAS Institute has endorsed Saint Joseph's business intelligence and analytics graduate program and presents those who complete the degree with a Business Intelligence Certificate, certified by SAS. This credential gives graduates a competitive advantage in the professional arena, especially when proficiency in skills such as data mining, data warehousing, market intelligence and online analytical processing is essential.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

Affordable tuition options start at $1,192 per credit.*

*This rate applies to all students accepted by Saint Joseph's University after June 1, 2023. Tuition and fee rates for students accepted prior to June 1, 2023 differ. Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page or contact us for more information.

Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

Discount Eligibility

Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

Note: discounts cannot be combined.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Health Informatics and Business Intelligence & Analytics MHI/MS program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the gold standard of business school accreditation.

Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and a stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually and will contact individual candidates if interested.

SJU is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Service can help you access and understand your benefits.

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Three years of direct work experience is recommended for this program. 

• Apply online.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Submit resume.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.

Visit our graduate admission information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for more information about the application process and additional requirements for international students.