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MSHI Course Electives
A total of 9 credit hours of electives are required in the MSHI program. Electives may be chosen to match the student’s interests and career goals. Although specializations are not defined within the MSHI degree program, students may select a series of electives in a specific topic area, depending on their career goals. Examples include network administration (INFS 750, INFS 752, INFS 754) or database management (INFS 762, INFS 764, INFS 766). Additional electives in health informatics will be added as new faculty are hired and their areas of expertise are identified. Examples include additional courses in clinical decision support, clinical knowledge management, and enterprise-wide health information systems.
Select 3 (9 credits hours) courses from the list below to meet the electives requirement.
INFS 720 Systems Analysis and Design Using Case-Based Tools
A study of the advanced theory and practice of systems analysis and design concepts and techniques, with an emphasis on the design part of the systems analysis process. Computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools and Human Computer Interaction are also emphasized. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 601 and INFS 612 or equivalent.
INFS 730 Programming for E-Commerce
An introduction to the architecture of WWW, usability of Web site designs and Web client programming. There is a substantial programming component in the course. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 605 or equivalent.
INFS 734 Client Server Technologies
A survey of techniques to manage Web servers. Topics include advanced design issues, Web server configuration, security algorithms and implementations, Web mining, load balancing, server extensions, Web agents, and current design techniques. Students will develop prototypes of Electronic Commerce sites with database interfacing, data validation, and scripting. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 612 or permission of instructor and INFS 730.
INFS 750 IT Infrastructure, Technology and Network Management
A study of IT Infrastructure, systems, and networks according to the OSI model. Special consideration is given to Internet, Intranet, local and wide area network design, technical requirements, operation, and management. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: INFS 601 or equivalent.
INFS 752 Advanced Network Technology and Management
An advanced study of network technology fundamentals. The course stresses the state-of-the-art developments that support the World Wide Web and a wide array of specific applications. Hands-on network implementations required. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: INFS 750.
INFS 754 Network Security and Intrusion Detection
Provides a comprehensive overview of network security and intrusion detection. Topics include security overview, authentication, attacks and malicious code, communication security, Web security, network security topologies, intrusion detection, firewalls and VPNs, security baselines, security algorithms, physical security, disaster recovery, forensics overview, and other state-of-the-art developments. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: INFS 750.
INFS 762 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
The main concepts, components, and various architectures of Data Warehouse. Advanced data analysis and optimization of Data Warehouse Design. Data Warehousing and OLAP tools. Applying data mining algorithms to retrieve highly specialized information or knowledge about the data stored in the Data Warehouse. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 605 or equivalent and INFS 760.
INFS 764 Information Retrieval
Provides hands-on experience with procedural extensions to the SQL language for retrieval and manipulation of data. Topics include data control languages, control structures, looping and branching, local and global variables, exception handling, stored procedures and database triggers, cursors and cursor processing. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 605 (or equivalent programming) and INFS 760.
INFS 766 Advanced Database
This course is designed to give the student a strong foundation in the theoretical underpinnings of current database systems. Emphasis will be placed on database theory and will cover such issues as distributed databases, concurrency control, security, optimization, and specialized data models. It will also explore emerging database methodologies and their impact on current practices. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: INFS 760.
INFS 780 Information Technology Strategy and Policy
Focus on the use of information systems technology to develop and maintain a strategic competitive advantage. Topics also demonstrate how Information Systems technologies are used to enhance organizational performance and effectiveness. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisites: Completion of all other core courses or permission of the professor.
INFA 711 Computer Security Planning and Procedures
A study of techniques to protect information infrastructure and assets, utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process and technology. Covers a wide range of technical issues, including security problems in computing, networks and distributed systems to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability technology-based resources. (3 credit hours)
INFA 713 Managing Information Security Risk
A study of techniques to protect information infrastructure and assets utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process, and technology. Covers a wide range of business and technical issues and topics, including a discussion on vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, law, disaster recovery, contingency planning, physical security, operational security, and information security. (3 credit hours)
INFA 715 Privacy, Fraud and Identity Theft
A study of management techniques to prevent security and privacy breach, fraud, and identity theft. Overview of the importance of each area, laws and regulations to protect the information and critical assets and infrastructures from attack. (3 credit hours)
HSAD 710 Advanced Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations (offered by USD)
Advanced Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations addresses the theories and practices required to develop business plans for hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and other providers. This course explores marketing implementation, including the identification of specific health care product and service lines. Emphasis is placed on the financial performance of business strategies. Case studies are used. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: HSAD 640 - Advanced Health Care Systems or with approval of HSAD Division Chairperson.
HSAD 740 Advanced Health Care Systems (offered by USD)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the history and organization of health care delivery. This course focuses on a comparative examination of the evolution of health care systems throughout the world, with an emphasis on health care in the U.S. and includes role analysis of consumers, institutions, labor, and government. (3 credit hours)
HSAD 770 Advanced Health Care Management (offered by USD)
Advanced Health Care Management examines the daily operations of health care organizations. This course addresses governance, line management, staff support, and the implementation of business strategies. The course focuses on the effective management of health care professionals and identifies unique human resource elements in health care organizations. This class is suitable for clinicians interested in basic management principles. (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: HSAD 640 - Advanced Health Care Systems or with approval of HSAD Division Chairperson.
HIMS 792 Topics in Health Informatics (selectively offered)
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. (1-3 credit hours)
