Manhattan University has expanded its graduate degree offerings with the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics, a STEM-designated program that prepares students to improve healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency through technology-enabled data analysis.
Offered through the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the online program features accelerated 7 week courses, enabling students to complete the 36-credit degree in approximately 16 months. Coursework integrates knowledge of healthcare systems with advanced training in informatics, statistical computing, database design, technology implementation, regulatory policy, ethics, and data security.
Manhattan University’s Low-Residency Executive Education programs blend flexible online courses with limited, curated NYC residency weekends, offering working professionals an accelerated path to advanced degrees enriched by industry access, faculty engagement, and high-impact networking.
Students also complete a two-part capstone consulting experience, partnering with real-world healthcare organizations to develop applied, data-driven solutions.
“Healthcare increasingly relies on professionals who can interpret complex data and use it to improve care delivery,” said Ann Clarkson, Executive Director of Online Learning and Professional Programs. “This program empowers students to do exactly that — combining technical skill with purpose-driven leadership.”
Graduates are prepared to step into critical, rapidly growing roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including careers as healthcare data analysts, clinical informatics specialists, health IT project managers, outcomes analysts, and systems integration analysts. These positions play a vital role in advancing patient-centered care, strengthening operational decision-making, and improving organizational performance. With an emphasis on real-world application and ethical data use, students graduate ready to support hospitals, health systems, insurers, public-health organizations, and healthcare-technology companies. As data continues to reshape healthcare delivery nationwide, demand for highly skilled informatics professionals remains strong — reflecting Manhattan University’s commitment to education that combines innovation, technical competence, and service-focused leadership.
Learn more at:
https://manhattan.edu/academics/graduate-programs/healthcare-informatics.php