Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Are you considering a career managing healthcare organizations or the information they collect? Not certain or are interested in a little more information? You’re in the right place! This page provides a basic overview of the undergraduate programs we offer to prepare you for careers in health services and information management.
Health Services Management
Are you interested in the business of healthcare? Can you envision a career dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients and communities through the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services? Then look no further than our AUPHA-certified Health Services Management (HSM) baccalaureate degree! Our program – a nationally recognized model – offers a comprehensive education in the business side of healthcare, equipping you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this rapidly growing field.
The BS HSM curriculum covers a wide range of topics including healthcare policy, finance, quality, operations, management, marketing, and data-driven decision making. We continually update our program to reflect the latest standards, trends, technologies, and best practices in the discipline to ensure you are well-prepared to tackle the challenges facing healthcare leaders.
You will learn from current and former healthcare professionals, ensuring you receive practical, real-world training. The knowledge and skills gained through your studies are actualized via a semester-long internship experience. Internships bridge the academic-professional divide by reinforcing and linking concepts to practice. They also expose students to real-world projects and professional environments, offer opportunities for networking and growth, and provide tangible experience for your resume as you prepare to enter the workforce.
Upon completing the degree, you will be prepared to excel in various roles within the health services management sector. Graduates working for healthcare organizations and private industry hold titles such as:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Director of Patient Access
- Practice Manager
- Project Manager
- Clinical Administrator
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Department Supervisor
- Recruiter
- Member Account Specialist
- Operations Specialist
- Quaility Improvement Specialist
- Professor
Now is the time to take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Health Services Management. Apply today and join the ranks of our successful alumni who are shaping the future of healthcare. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or need assistance during the application process.
Thank you for considering our program, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community of healthcare leaders!
The HSM Program holds full certification with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
The HSIM department is the proud recipient of a $144,000 Simio LLC grant to support our teaching and research initiatives using the industry-leading Simio simulation software.
Health Information Management
Do you envision an information-centric career focused on the safe collection and utilization of quality information to improve the lives of patients and communities? If so, our CAHIIM-accredited Health Information Management (HIM) undergraduate degree is for you! Our program – the only CAHIIM-accredited program in North Carolina – offers a comprehensive education in health information management, preparing you for a successful career in this high-demand field. Furthermore, program graduates are eligible to sit for the industry-leading Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialling examination.
The BS HIM carefully blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring you graduate ready to excel in any HIM setting. The curriculum, taught by current and former healthcare professionals, covers subjects such as health data management, health information systems and technology, healthcare privacy and security, practice management, payment and classification systems, and electronic health records, along with general healthcare management principles. These skills are actualized through a semester-long internship experience, bridging the academic-professional divide by reinforcing and linking concepts to practice through real-world projects. Internships also expose students to professional environments, offer opportunities for networking and growth, and present tangible projects for your resume just as you are preparing to enter the workforce. We continually update the curriculum to reflect the latest standards, trends, technologies, and best practices in the discipline, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle the challenges facing health information management practitioners.
Upon completing the degree, you will be prepared to excel in various roles within health information management. Graduates hold titles such as:
- HIMS Operations Specialist
- Clinical Quality Coordinator
- Insurance Verification Manager
- Practice Manager
- Regional Service Access Manager
- Appeals and Denials Specialist
- Clinical Data Analyst
- Health Information Data Specialist
- Access Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Operations Management Analyst
- Revenue Integrity Analyst
If you possess a two-year Health Information Technology degree, please refer to our ever-expanding list of articulation/bilateral agreements to see if we have a contract with your Community College to maximize transfer credits.
Now is the time to take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Health Information Management. Apply today and join the ranks of our successful alumni who are shaping the future of HIM. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or need assistance during the application process.
Thank you for considering our program, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community of HIM leaders!
The HIM Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®) credentialling examination.