KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name
HMI 7770/MS-HMI
Department Information Systems
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2014
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
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Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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Approved
Sweta Sneha
Faculty Member
10/14/13
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number HMI 7770
Course Title Capstone in Healthcare Management and Informatics
Credit Hours 4
Prerequisites Full admission to the MS-HMI program or permission of the
graduate program director
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
Offers students an opportunity to integrate knowledge gained in the classroom
with real-world problems. Students work in teams and consult with a working
professional to identify a real world problem related to healthcare management
and informatics and apply the knowledge learnt in class to design a potential
solution. Consists of engagement in practical work and research in a major area of
health informatics. Potential areas of work include design or analysis of health
informatics systems, programs, or applications; program planning; management;
and policy development. Encourages community-based participatory projects. To
the extent possible, capstone projects have as a goal a practical contribution to the
health informatics field. Students initiate and design capstone projects in
consultation with faculty members who provide guidance and mentoring.
III.
Justification
In 2009, Dr. David Blumenthal, the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, estimated a need for an additional 50,000
individuals trained to meet President Barack Obama's goal of all
Americans having their medical records in electronic format by 2014. The
needs are equally strong beyond the US in the rest of the world and for
professionals beyond physicians and nurses (external link). A critical
focus was placed on training Health IT workforce via curriculum
development, community college training programs etc. (external link).
The proposal of the new graduate program in Healthcare Management and
Informatics (MS-HMI) is a response of Coles College of Business to meet
the market needs of the thriving Health-IT sector locally (in the greater
Atlanta area – also see Appendix A in the program proposal for further
details), nationally, and globally.
In order to ensure the quality of the proposed graduate program, the design
and curricular components are based on the nationally accepted standards
set up by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and
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Information Management Education (CAHIM). The proposed curriculum
integrates the domains of the practice and delivery of healthcare,
information
technology,
computing,
data
analytics,
and
leadership/management principles. This collaborative approach allows the
graduates to understand the complexities and interdependencies among
relationships in a healthcare setting that must be considered when making
technology and management decisions within a healthcare organization.
The proposed capstone course, HMI 7770, is an integral part of the
proposed graduate program. In this course the students will build on the
solid foundation they have gained on healthcare delivery process,
information communication technology, database, programming, data
analytics, research methods, and healthcare laws to devise an innovative
solution to a practical problem in the context of healthcare. Strategic
concepts in healthcare management and informatics will be enforced via
deep analysis and discussion of pertinent cases.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Sweta Sneha
Text: Glasser, J. P. (2011). The Strategic Application of Information
Technology in Health Care Organizations. (3th Edition). Jossey-Bass.
Additional readings consisting of relevant cases and articles will be provided to
the students by the instructor
Prerequisites: Full admission to the MS-HMI program or permission of the
graduate program director
Objectives:
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In consultation with the faculty and/or a working professional in a
healthcare setting, formulate a problem that is in need of further
investigation in order effectively meet the needs of the client.
Confer with faculty concerning the significance, scope, and feasibility of
the proposal.
Submit a research proposal regarding your chosen area of concern.
Review the literature on the identified area of concern.
Using a theoretical model as a framework, design a project that will
increase knowledge and understanding of this area of concern.
Conduct the project within the specified time frame.
Adhere to professional (ANA Code of Ethics), ethical, and legal standards
in conducting the project. (Refer to the KSU IRB Assurance of
Compliance and the IRB Approval Request form.)
Present the research project in class to healthcare professional/client, peers
and faculty.
Report the research project (in the form of a journal article) to faculty.
Submit the article to a relevant practitioners’ conference for presentation.
Instructional Method
This class will use the Socratic method of instruction. The instructor will
encourage students to explore other points of view through case study
analysis, in-depth discussions, and evaluation of principles underlying
healthcare management and informatics
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Method of Evaluation
Assignment
Class participation and case/article critique
In-class presentation of system/problems,
analysis of possibilities of improvement,
final recommendation and justification
Final report to be submitted for
presentation to a practitioners’ conference
Due Date
Percentage of
final grade
15%
30%
Post your manuscript on D2L
to selected conference.
Submit your manuscript
electronically to the selected
conference.
55%
Total percentage
V.
100%
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
We plan to hire a part-time instructor to teach an additional course at the rate of $3000 so
that existing faculty can be reassigned to teach HMI 7770. No additional cost is
anticipated.
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
$3000
TOTAL
$3000
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
Informatics
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
Information Systems
HMI 7770
Capstone in Healthcare Management and
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CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
4-0-4
Fall 2014
Regular
APPROVED:
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Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
HMI - 7770, Capstone in Healthcare Management and Informatics
Course Description:
Prerequisites:
Offers students an opportunity to integrate knowledge gained in
the classroom with real-world problems. Students work in teams
and consult with a working professional to identify a real world
problem related to healthcare management and informatics and
apply the knowledge learnt in class to design a potential
solution. Consists of engagement in practical work and research
in a major area of health informatics. Potential areas of work
include design or analysis of health informatics systems,
programs, or applications; program planning; management; and
policy development. Encourages community-based participatory
projects. To the extent possible, capstone projects have as a goal
a practical contribution to the health informatics field. Students
initiate and design capstone projects in consultation with faculty
members who provide guidance and mentoring.
Admission to the MS-HMI Program or permission of the MSHMI Program Director.
Textbook and Resources:
Glasser, J. P. (2011). The Strategic Application of Information
Technology in Health Care Organizations. (3th Edition). JosseyBass.
Additional readings consisting of relevant cases and articles will
be provided to the students by the instructor.
Instructor:
Dr. Sweta Sneha
Office:
CL 3011
5
Email Address:
ssneha@kennesaw.edu
Phone:
678-797-2436
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:
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In consultation with the faculty and/or a working
professional in a healthcare setting, formulate a problem
that is in need of further investigation in order effectively
meet the needs of the client.
Confer with faculty concerning the significance, scope,
and feasibility of the proposal.
Submit a research proposal regarding your chosen area of
concern.
Review the literature on the identified area of concern.
Using a theoretical model as a framework, design a
project that will increase knowledge and understanding
of this area of concern.
Conduct the project within the specified time frame.
Adhere to professional (ANA Code of Ethics), ethical,
and legal standards in conducting the project. (Refer to
the KSU IRB Assurance of Compliance and the IRB
Approval Request form.)
Present the research project in class to healthcare
professional/client, peers and faculty.
Report the research project (in the form of a journal
article) to faculty.
Submit the article to a relevant professional conference
for presentation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Week
Topic
Overview
 Introduction to Course
Weeks 1-5
 In consultation with the faculty and/or a System and Problems
working professional in a healthcare
setting, formulate a problem that is in need
of further investigation in order effectively
meet the needs of the client.
 Confer with faculty concerning the
significance, scope, and feasibility of the
proposal.
 Submit a research proposal and an IRB
application regarding your chosen area of
concern.
Weeks 6-
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Submit a research proposal and an IRB Analysis and Possibilities
application regarding your chosen area of
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Weeks 1015
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Assignment
concern.
of Improvement
Review the literature on the identified area
of concern.
Using a theoretical model as a framework,
design a project that will increase
knowledge and understanding of this area
of concern
Conduct the project
Conduct the project within the specified Recommendation and
time frame.
Justification
Present the research project in class to
healthcare professional/client, peers and
faculty.
Report the research project (in the form of
a journal article) to faculty.
Submit the article to a relevant professional
conference for presentation.
Due Date
Class participation and case/article critique
In-class presentation of system/problems, analysis
of
possibilities
of
improvement,
final
recommendation and justification
Final report to be submitted for presentation to a Post your manuscript on D2L
practitioners’ conference
to
selected
conference.
Submit your manuscript
electronically to the selected
conference.
Total percentage
Percentage of
final grade
15%
30%
55%
100%
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