The Masters of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics (HDA) program at CSUN is a focused two-year program designed for healthcare practitioners, recent graduates, and IT professionals seeking to apply real-world skills and foundational theory to the growing field of healthcare data.

With demand rising across medical clinics, hospitals, and government and insurance agencies, our graduates learn the skills to help organizations improve patient safety, manage costs, and increase efficiency through cutting-edge data applications.

Our flexible, stackable certificate structure lets you tailor your learning journey — start with a standalone program to gain targeted skills, or work toward the full Masters of Healthcare Data Analytics degree at your own pace.

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Fast Facts
  • Masters of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics
    • Fall 2026 Application: Now Accepting Applications
    • Final Deadline: June 2, 2026
    • Program Duration: 2 years
  • Certificate in Healthcare Systems and Operations
    • Fall 2026 Application: Now Accepting Applications
    • Final Deadline: March 17, 2026
    • Program Duration: 9 months
  • Program mode: 100% Online | Cohort format
  • Stackable Pathway: Earn one or more certificates independently or apply credits toward the Master's degree.
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Who This Is For

The HDA program is ideal for:

  • New graduates who want to build on their healthcare, biology, or data analytic skills
  • Healthcare professionals seeking to expand their understanding of systems, and organizational management in healthcare settings
  • Mid-career or IT professionals aiming to transition into roles involving programming and data with a healthcare focus

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What You'll Learn

  • Programming for health analytics
  • U.S. digital health and technology
  • Quality and operational healthcare management
  • Data modeling, visualization and analytics
  • Epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • Leadership and ethics

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Why you'll love us.

  • NO TEMPLATES, EVER.

    At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTION AND DESIGN.

    Our world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today’s most in-demand skills – and bringing the industry directly to you.

  • GROUP-POWERED LEARNING.

    When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. And from day one to graduation, you’ll learn and grow together.

  • VIP SUPPORT.

    As you earn your education, we’ll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.

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Overview

With demand rising across medical clinics, hospitals, and government and insurance agencies, our graduates learn the skills to help organizations improve patient safety, manage costs, and increase efficiency through cutting-edge data applications.

With rapidly evolving industry conditions, businesses are pushed in new and faster directions than ever before. The Design and Innovation program at CSUN offers unique, hands-on coursework that focuses on leadership and integrates emerging technologies. This approach helps students develop the design and problem-solving skills needed to stay competitive and relevant in the marketplace.

Not sure about committing to a full master’s program? Start with one of our three certificates in Design and Innovation. Each certificate is a stand-alone pathway that can also be applied toward the full master’s degree.

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Career outlook

In California, according to the Otis Creative Economy Report, the creative economy “outperforms industry sectors like government, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Key statistics include:

16% job growth for healthcare data analytics roles 2022-2032
23% job growth for operations research analysis 2023-2033
1 skillset, many roles across public, private and clinical health sectors

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: How many hours a week should I plan to dedicate to classes?

Answer: Credit-bearing programs conform to Carnegie hours (i.e., one credit equals one hour of class time, plus two hours of homework). Our programs usually have six to nine credits per term. Nine credits equal 27 hours a week dedicated to classes.

Question: Can I take one certificate without committing to the full master’s degree?

Answer: Yes! Each certificate is a stand-alone program that also allows you to apply credits toward the HDA master’s degree if you decide to continue.

Question: After I submit my application, when will I receive a response about an admit decision?

Answer: Admission decisions are typically made four to eight weeks after the complete admission packet is submitted, including transcripts and all required supplemental documents.

Question: What is the typical class profile?

Answer: Students are professionals, typically with two to five years of experience. Usually, they’re in their mid-20s to mid-40s. Many students have families and work/life commitments.

Question: If I received my bachelor's degree from CSUN, do I have to include transcripts with my application?

Answer: No, we have access to your CSUN transcripts.

Question: How long will the program take to complete?

Answer: Ideally, the HDA program takes about two years to complete.

Question: Will I have access to the University Library?

Answer: Yes. Students can take advantage of many resources through the University Library. Be prepared to show your registration receipt and a picture ID. Students in cohorts have full access to a large array of materials online.

For additional questions and answers, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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