Pace University Responds to Market Demand, Launches Health Informatics Masters

Professionals with expertise in health care, data analytics, and information systems are in great demand

Responding to market demands in the surging health and technology space, Pace University is adding a dynamic new master’s degree to help advance careers while meeting the growing needs of the healthcare sector.

In launching its Health Informatics master’s degree, a fully online program designed for working professionals, Pace is utilizing its exceptional faculty and expertise at its College of Health Professions (CHP) and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

“Improving outcomes for patients and reducing healthcare costs increasingly depend on employees who understand the interface of healthcare and data analytics, information technology and evidence-based clinical improvements,” said Marcus Tye, dean of the College of Health Professions. “Pace’s online MSHI, as a joint program of the College of Health Professions and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Studies, uniquely addresses this need with shared expertise in health professions and computer science.”

CHP Dean Tye and Seidenberg Dean Jonathan Hill both say they look forward to the program’s launch for graduate students seeking career development, as well as developing custom offerings for larger health sector employers.

“Healthcare technology is bringing us into an exciting world of truly personalized medicine and healthcare,” said Hill, dean of the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. “Right now, faculty from CHP and Seidenberg are working with students on innovative, interdisciplinary research projects that seamlessly blend healthcare and technology in ways that improve the healthcare experience not just for patients, but for medical professionals as well. This new program brings together the best of both worlds for people looking to make a difference.”

The curriculum brings together healthcare and technology in a growing field where average annual salaries are now upwards of $85,000 and projected job growth is at 22 percent next year.

The demand is fueled by a need for professionals who are equipped to manage and utilize data: for example, they must have a command of healthcare, information systems, databases, and information technology in order to develop data-driven solutions to improve health services, reduce costs, and create efficiencies through strategic data analysis. They are also tasked with ensuring that patient health information, such as medical history, treatments and test results, are integrated, accessible, accurate and secure.

The program is designed for working professionals - healthcare IT technicians, medical clinicians, non-health IT programmers, analysts and data administrators, who are interested in advancing their careers or moving into a new field. The 30-credit program can be completed in four semesters, and upon completion, graduates will be fully equipped to work in a variety of health- and technology-related fields, such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), software development, electronic medical records (EMR), and health trend tracking at top institutions in the field, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York/Presbyterian, Columbia, and New York University, as well as major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Regeneron, and Bayer, among others.

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has educated thinking professionals by providing high quality education for the professions on a firm base of liberal learning amid the advantages of the New York metropolitan area. A private university, Pace has campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, enrolling nearly 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in its Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, College of Health Professions, School of Education, School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

About the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University

At Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, students experience a best-of-breed technology education at one of the first comprehensive schools of computing in the nation. Strategically located in the heart of NYC’s tech scene, the Seidenberg School places students on the doorstep of New York’s most promising companies, whether they are established tech giants or exciting new start-ups. Through partnerships with leading corporations, banks, federal agencies, and global entities, the School's curricula and programs are designed to give students the latest in computer science theory and invaluable hands-on practice to ground it. The faculty includes numerous cybersecurity experts who operate labs and centers providing students with practical experience and connections that lead to impressive internships and jobs.

About College of Health Professions

Established in 2010, the College of Health Professions at Pace University offers a broad range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. It is the College’s goal to create innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. These programs are designed to prepare graduates for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, and equip graduates to work in health policy and global health fields. Students in clinical programs receive hands-on training in the College’s interprofessional Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation and have the opportunity to apply their developing skills in real-world settings at many of the regions' leading clinical facilities. The College is currently comprised of several growing and important areas of study, which include Nursing, Physician Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and Health Science. Our vision is to be recognized for our innovative leadership in education, practice, scholarship, and service to improve health and the health professions. Our mission is to educate and challenge diverse students for the health professions to be leaders, innovators and lifelong learners who will positively impact local, national, and global health. For more information, please visit the College of Health Professions website and the Lienhard School of Nursing website.