COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s in Health Informatics at DePaul University equips students with a strong foundation in both healthcare systems and advanced digital technologies, preparing them to address complex health challenges through data-driven solutions. A key focus of the program is understanding the full process of creating data-driven systems that use digital technology to solve health problems at both individual and population levels, ensuring students can apply their knowledge to real-world healthcare needs. Students develop hands-on skills in artificial intelligence and data science that are directly applicable to healthcare settings, enabling them to analyze medical data, build predictive models, and support better clinical and operational decision-making. The program also emphasizes the ability to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of health informatics technologies, helping students assess which tools and systems are most appropriate for specific healthcare applications. In addition, students gain a broad understanding of emerging technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, robotics, wearables, mobile health applications, smart home systems, and virtual reality, and learn how these innovations are transforming modern healthcare delivery. The curriculum further explores the data management and data engineering processes required to build and maintain robust healthcare information systems, ensuring students can support the technical infrastructure of healthcare organizations. Finally, the program prepares students to design, create, and deploy new health technologies in real-world environments, bridging the gap between innovation and practical implementation. Overall, graduates are equipped with the technical expertise, analytical skills, and healthcare knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions that improve patient care and advance the field of digital health.