Coles College of Business, Department of Information Systems and Security • Kennesaw, GA • Hybrid • $29,210 Program Total (in-state)
Kennesaw State University offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- MS in Healthcare Management and Informatics
- mHealth Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS in Healthcare Management and Informatics | $29.2K / $53.1K | About 2 years | 36 |
| mHealth Certificate | $3.7K / $14.1K | Not clearly stated | 12 |
Kennesaw State’s business-school MS meets on Friday evenings and folds textbooks, professional memberships, conference registration, and certification reimbursement into one premium price. A KSU certificate called Digital Health Leader holds CAHIIM accreditation, though it does not appear in the current catalog.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MS; mHealth certificate |
| Format | Hybrid: eight Friday-evening courses at the KSU Center, three online |
| Practicum Hours | None; team capstone project |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Metro Atlanta professionals who can attend Friday evening classes |
| Distinctive Coursework | SAS analytics, data mining and visualization, governance, risk and compliance |
| Certification Pathway | Certification reimbursement included; fits AMIA AHIC Track 1 with experience |
| Tuition | $29,210 in-state, $53,056 out-of-state (FY2027 premium total) |
| Accreditation | MS not CAHIIM-accredited; Digital Health Leader certificate CAHIIM; SACSCOC |
| Start Terms | Fall only |
MS in Healthcare Management and Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MS in Healthcare Management and Informatics at Kennesaw State University is approximately $29,210 in-state or $53,056 out-of-state (36 credits; KSU’s FY2027 premium program totals, about $811 or $1,474 per credit).
The program can generally be completed in about two years.
MS Curriculum
Eleven required courses mix systems development and databases with management, strategy, and compliance, plus one elective.
- HMI 7510 Introduction to Healthcare Management and Informatics
- HMI 7520 Data Analytics via SAS
- HMI 7540 Healthcare Information Systems Development
- HMI 7550 Database Systems in Healthcare
- HMI 7560 Management and Application of Electronic Health Records
- HMI 7570 Healthcare Processes and Workflows
- HMI 7580 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
- HMI 7590 Health Care Industry: Economics, Strategy, and Leadership
- HMI 7620 Data Mining and Visualization in Healthcare
- HMI 7770 Capstone
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- KSU’s FAQ describes twelve 3-credit courses.
- Format labels differ: the catalog says hybrid, a program snapshot says face-to-face, and the FAQ describes Friday 5:00 to 7:45 PM classes plus three online courses.
MS Practicum and Capstone
- HMI 7770 Capstone, a team-based project with a real organization.
- No practicum or internship.
The team capstone gives applied experience, but students wanting a supervised placement would need to arrange one on their own.
MS Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; a Coles page lists a 2.75 GPA.
- Application letter of 300 words or fewer and a résumé; GMAT, GRE, and letters optional.
- No RN license required. Fall start; the program page lists August 1, while the admissions page gives no deadline.
mHealth Certificate
The estimated tuition for the mHealth Certificate at Kennesaw State University is approximately $3,672 in-state or $14,100 out-of-state (12 credits at $306 or $1,175/credit).
The certificate’s length is not published.
mHealth Curriculum
- HHS 6000 Introduction to mHealth, HHS 6010 Ethical Issues in mHealth, HHS 6050 Applied Research in mHealth, plus HHS 6020 or 6030.
- On campus, through the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services.
Tuition
KSU prices the MS as a premium program. Its FY2027 bursar table lists $29,210 in-state, $53,056 out-of-state, and $54,597 for international students.
| Program | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| MS (premium total) | $29,210 | $53,056 |
| Per credit (our calculation, 36 cr) | $811 | $1,474 |
| mHealth Certificate (12 cr) | $3,672 | $14,100 |
- KSU says the MS price includes textbooks, AMIA and HIMSS chapter memberships, conference registration, and certification reimbursement.
- Rates come from KSU’s FY2027 premium program cost table.
Be aware that:
- The bursar table is titled “Total Cost,” but it does not say explicitly that figures cover the whole program rather than a term.
- Out-of-state students pay about $23,800 more for the same Friday-evening schedule.
For a Georgia resident, the all-inclusive $29,210 covers costs that other programs bill separately.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
Best matched to working professionals near Kennesaw who want a business-school informatics degree with in-person classmates.
Ideal student. Someone in metro Atlanta who can attend Friday evenings for two years and values SAS analytics, data mining, and compliance coursework alongside management.
The trade-offs. Fall-only entry, a single evening schedule, and a large out-of-state premium. The MS itself is not CAHIIM-accredited.
Accreditation
CAHIIM lists a Kennesaw State Graduate Certificate, Digital Health Leader, with initial accreditation in December 2024 and its next review in 2031-2032. The certificate does not appear in KSU’s 2026-27 catalog, and its courses and credits are Not clearly stated. The MS is not CAHIIM-accredited.
Kennesaw State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
A master’s in health informatics fits Track 1 of the AMIA Health Informatics Certification, which also requires informatics work experience.
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