Knowledge Management

Catalog description

GR This course includes an overview of information management in healthcare with a focus on database management systems. Topics include database management, data warehouses, clinical data repositories, OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) , data modeling, and “Big Data.” Additional topics include the relationship and applicability of topics covered in other MHIIM (Masters in Health Informatics and Information Management) courses in health information statistics, analysis, biomedical research and quality management, biostatistics, advanced research methods and biomedical research support to decision analysis and decision support, advanced information/data analysis and presentation techniques, and evaluation methodologies. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to students, but students are expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.