Dec 25, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HA 3970 - Health Information Systems


3 Credit Hours


Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisites: None.
Requirements: Must meet RCB upper division course requirements and 45 semester hours.

Description
Requirements: Must meet RCB upper division course requirements and 45 semester hours. The course provides a broad overview of the critical role of information systems in the health sector and its strategic importance to health management. While hardware, software, and Internet applications will be discussed, the focus is on the use of information systems throughout the whole health care sector, including health systems, hospitals, medical practices, and businesses. This course is appropriate for students interested in health informatics, computers, business, and health sciences.