The MS Health Informatics capstone project is a culmination of knowledge, skills, and experiences acquired throughout the program to solve a real-world problem or address a significant challenge in the field of health care using information technology and data analytics. The capstone project will require students to work closely with a selected mentor, health care professionals, and other stakeholders to identify a relevant issue, develop a solution or strategy, and implement it using various informatics tools and methodologies. The goal is to demonstrate the ability to analyze complex health care data, design effective informatics solutions, and communicate findings or recommendations effectively.
The capstone project has the option to be completed in small groups (prior approval required) but is generally intended to be completed by individual students. Project feasibility will be important as students are expected at a minimum to develop an implementation plan. Students will engage in the following stages of development and deployment of the capstone project: project selection, problem identification, research and planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation and presentation.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
• Acquire real-life experience
• Translate and apply newly acquired academic knowledge into projects
• Leverage evaluation, data analytics, and other scientific methodologies in the evaluation of the project
• Implement and evaluate the project
• Provide a scientific manuscript
• Formally present capstone project results to fellow learners, colleagues, and faculty
The MSHI capstone project serves as a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate their mastery of informatics concepts and techniques while making a meaningful contribution to the field of health care.