Enhance the patient experience with a health information management degree
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management (123 credits minimum)
Safeguard health information to help ensure patients receive the best possible care with the bachelor’s in health information management (HIM) at Davenport University. Gain the skills you need for health information manager roles and other high-paying jobs in health informatics with our 100% online health informatics courses.
Earn transfer credit for your qualifying associate degree in health information technology and your Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) certification so you can complete your bachelor’s in health information management in just one year.
Our CAHIIM-accredited health information management degree program is led by industry-aligned faculty who give you an innovative virtual learning experience through our Global Campus. Davenport’s online health informatics courses qualifies you to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam, which our health information management degree graduates pass at rates above the national average.
Davenport University's health information technology and health information management programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. Learn how to stack your HIT and HIM degrees here.
To learn more information about Davenport's health information technology and health information management career pathways: Click here
What is a bachelor’s of health information management?
A health information management degree focuses on analyzing, managing, using and protecting patient data and other health information to assure the highest quality and integrity.
Take classes on your schedule through Davenport’s online health informatics program. Complete your bachelor’s of health information management in as little as one year with transfer credit for your qualifying associate degree and RHIT credentials. Get started today on your degree in health information management today and you’ll be on a streamlined path to your career as a health information manager or in other fast-growth jobs in health informatics.
Explore Davenport’s health informatics courses
Develop the skills in critical thinking, data analysis, communication, applied research and leadership that will make you an outstanding candidate for jobs in health informatics. Classes you’ll take toward your health information management degree include leadership theory, information governance and security health information management.
Complete your health information management degree in 1 year
$68,397
Earn health information managers’ average yearly salary of $68,397
Your health information technology and health information management stackable degrees
Davenport University's HIT and HIM programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. After finishing the coding and billing certificate, you'll be able to seamlessly apply the credits you earned to the degrees listed below –– all while earning resume-boosting recognition along the way.
Why pursue an online health information management degree at Davenport?
Hands-on experiences, such as a capstone project with an optional internship, will enrich the deep foundational knowledge you’ll develop in Davenport’s online health informatics program. Faculty mentoring and online tutoring will support your success, while valuable connections await you in our Allied Health/Health Information Student and Alumni Association.
Graduate fully prepared for jobs in health informatics, including higher-paying roles such as health information managers. Continue your education with Davenport’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (MSHIIM) which is one of the programs Davenport offers a 100% employment guarantee within six months of graduation.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Pioneering online health informatics program
Enjoy the convenience of Davenport's 100% online health informatics degree completion program through our Global Campus.
Hands-on learning
Apply what you learn in Davenport’s health informatics program through your capstone course, optional internship and volunteering within your state HIM organization.
Advanced HIM technology
Work with the latest HIM software and learning platforms, such as 3M Encoder, Go EHR, and MedTrak Educational Systems, for technology skills that top jobs in health informatics require.
Scholarships designed for health informatics
Qualify for our scholarships specific to the health information management degree, including Michigan Health Information Management Association (MHIMA) and the AHIMA Foundation.
Eligibility for certification exams
Complete your health informatics courses and health information management degree and qualify to take RHIA, Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist — Physician-based (CCS-P) exams.
Higher than average RHIA pass rate
Receive the industry-centered preparation that has enabled Davenport health information management degree graduates to pass the RHIA exam at rates higher than the national average.
HIT/HIM Program Director
Meet Megan Tober, the associate department chair and program director for the health information management programs at Davenport University.
Get started on your online health informatics courses
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your health information management degree at Davenport.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Davenport University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Bachelor degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2023. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Program impact
The mission of the HIM program is to prepare graduates to assume and emerging key role in supporting the electronic and technological infrastructure for health services delivery. The curriculum is designed to meet requirements of our accrediting bodies.
Employment Rate: 94% (2021-2022)
Graduate Satisfaction Rate: 100% (2021-2022)
Student Satisfaction: 6.15 (out of 7, 2021-2022)
Program Retention: 72% (2021-2022)
RHIA Certification Pass Rate: 72.73% (Above national average, 8/1/2020-7/31/2021)
Program Completion: 40% in 6 years (Academic Year 20-21)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Davenport University has met HIMSS' rigorous standards for quality health information and technology education. This exclusive recognition by HIMSS means the university's program is aligned with the competencies employers want, and it prepares learners to sit for a HIMSS professional certification exam.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.
Davenport’s health informatics degree program ranked No. 6 on the list of Best Online Bachelor Degrees in Health Informatics by collegchoice.net, citing our standout program comprehensiveness.
HIM/Allied Health Department Chair and Graduate HIM Program Director: Joseph C. Brown, DHA, CHDA
Associate Department Chair/Program Director HIT/HIM: Megan Tober, MBA, RHIA
Mission Statement
The mission of the HIM program is to prepare graduates who can analyze, manage, and utilize patient care data and health information resources. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of our accrediting bodies.
Students successfully completing this CAHIIM-accredited program are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Each program completes a yearly Annual Program Assessment Review (APAR) for CAHIIM.
PROGRAM OR STUDENT/GRADUATE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Manage data structure, content, and information governance.
Evaluate information protection: access, use, disclosure, privacy, and security.
Determine the appropriate use of health informatics, health analytics, and health
data.
Interpret health law and compliance methods.
Evaluate organizational management and leadership strategies utilized in the
Health Information Management field.
Engage in healthcare revenue cycle improvement processes.
Admission follows Davenport University admission and progression policy as outlines in Undergraduate Catalog. Student in the College of Health Professions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in a program of study towards a degree.
Davenport University’s Veterans Bachelor of Science Nursing (VBSN) academic pathway is designed to help service members with military medical experience. This academic pathway into the BSN-Pre Licensure program will fast-track many military personnel by granting advanced standing of 40+ credits toward your BSN for transcripted military training or credit by exam. Only honorably discharged service members are welcomed into this highly competitive academic pathway if they can maintain the highest standards of excellence that are outlined in the VBSN Student Contract.
VBSN - Direct Admit
Military personnel who are currently serving or have been honorably discharged and have experienced paramedic level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, and Navy Corpsman have the potential to go through an accelerated acceptance process at the Grand Rapids (W.A. Lettinga), Lansing, Great Lakes Bay or Warren Campus. The following requirements will be waived: essay, references and TEAS test. Students will be accepted until seats are filled.
Military personnel who have been honorably discharged and have experienced paramedic level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, and Navy Corpsman have the potential to obtain an accelerated nursing degree. Academic credit is available through CLEP, DSST, and placement exams and through military credit transfer.
As of October 2015, Davenport University has begun to partner with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) to provide incoming military students with the most advanced standing possible. Every Davenport academic college has worked extensively with the VBSN team and METC to give every military student the highest amount of advanced standing in their major of choice. Davenport University does not give generic academic credit for military credit; rather, the University gives personalized credit to each service member. The Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) team and the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) are dedicated to educating service members and providing them with the highest amount of credit for their military service.
If you are a METC graduate or METC transfer student, view a partial list of the METC transfer credits available here.
Testing Options
CLEP
ACCUPLACER
DSST
Placement Exam
ENGL 109/110
English Placement into ENGL 110
(earn credit for ENGL 109)
ENGL 110
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MATH 125
Math placement into MATH 135
(earn credit for MATH 125)
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CHEM 150/150L
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COMM 120
NURS 125
BIOL 110/110L
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STAT 219
NURS 126
PSYC 101
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NURS 135
Why Davenport?
Davenport University has a long history of educating and helping service members. We’re ranked one of the top 30 military-friendly schools in the nation, and our dedicated Davenport team has received multiple awards, such as Yellow Ribbon, and Got Your 6. Our VBSN team is military, so we can relate to the difficult transition to civilian life, including navigating military benefits. We’ve had the privilege of serving 500+ veterans every year through a variety of services and academic programs. We are here to serve you. Let us show you how.
Begin your path to a successful career as a nurse through the Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-Licensure program at Davenport University. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) fully prepares you for licensing exams and builds a solid foundation for your future in nursing. In fact, we’re so confident our nursing program will lead you to a career as a nurse within six months of graduation that our nursing program qualifies for Davenport’s Employment Guarantee.
Unlike some nursing schools, acceptance into Davenport's nursing program guarantees you a seat. This guarantee is made without a prerequisite requirement and ensures you aren't placed on a waitlist.
Davenport’s nursing degree is offered on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Midland and is designed for students with no prior nursing experience. Grants and scholarships, including an $8,000 nursing scholarship, are available for our Warren, Lansing and Midland campuses.
CCNE-accredited nursing program
Davenport’s nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the gold standard of accreditation for nursing schools. CCNE accreditation means you can be assured of the quality and integrity of our nursing program. Earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program is especially important for admittance into grad school.
Admission Routes
Pre-Nursing Direct Admit
Enroll or transfer in prerequisite courses for direct admission.
Achieve a 3.0+ GPA in each of the following courses:
Composition (ENGL 109)
College Math (MATH 120/125)
Cell Biology and Lab (BIOL 110 & 110L)
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Lab (BIOL 221 & 221L)
*Any student meeting Direct Admit criteria will have their essay and TEAS exam waived. If a pre-nursing student does not pass a pre-nursing course with a 3.0+ GPA, they can opt to take the TEAS exam later for admission.
High School Direct Admit
3.5+ high school GPA and 1160+ SAT or 24+ ACT score required for direct admission.
Military Direct Admit (VBSN)
Honorably discharged military members with paramedic-level training equivalent to Medic 68W (Levels 10/20) or Navy Corpsman qualify for direct admission.
Standard Nursing Admission
Take and submit the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score for admission evaluation and complete a short answer critical thinking question.
Through this full-time nursing program, you’ll take a range of courses to prepare for a career as a nurse. You’ll receive advanced cardiac life support training and have the opportunity to explore two specialties during your medical/surgical rotation. Davenport’s supportive and caring nursing faculty and staff members get to know you and what you need to thrive. Learn from expert-level nurse educators, and benefit from dedicated mentors. They’ll create a customized Student Care Plan if needed to help you succeed in nursing school.
Practical Nurse graduates may continue into the BSN Pre-Licensure program and complete it in just three years (dependent upon seat availability, credits and acceptance).
Upon admission to the BSN: Pre-Licensure program, students with an unrestricted practical nursing license will be awarded 38 advanced standing credits.
Advanced-standing credits will include those for: ACES 100 – Freshmen Seminar BIO 110 – Foundations of Cell Bio BIOL 110 – Foundations of Cell Bio Lab BIOL 221 – Anatomy & Phys I BIOL 221L – Anatomy & Phys I Lab COM 120 – Presentation Techniques ENG 109- Composition MATH 125 – Intermediate Algebra PSYCH 101 – Intro to Psych HLTH 230 – Health Care Law and Ethics SOSC 201 – Diversity in Society NURS 101 – Foundations of Nursing NURS 101C – Foundations of Nursing-Clinical NURS 135 – Nutrition in Nursing
Paramedic program graduates with a State of Michigan-issued license can continue into the Pre-Licensure BSN program.
Upon admission to the BSN: Pre-Licensure program, students with an unrestricted Michigan-issued Paramedic License will be awarded 23 advanced-standing credits.
ACES 100 – Freshmen Seminar BIOL 221 – Anatomy & Phys I BIOL 221L – Anatomy & Phys I Lab BIOL 222 – Anatomy & Phys II BIOL 222L – Anatomy & Phys II Lab HLTH 230 – Health Care Law and Ethics SOSC 201 – Diversity in Society MATH 120/125 – College Mathematics PSYCH 303 – Developmental Psychology
Honorably discharged military members with paramedic-level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, or a Navy corpsmen can continue on into the Pre-Licensure BSN program.
Upon admission to the BSN: Pre-Licensure program, military students who have been honorably discharged with paramedic-level certified medical military training equivalent to LPN training, Medic 68W levels 10 and 20, and Navy corpsmen will be awarded 42 advanced-standing credits.
ACES 100 – Freshmen Seminar BIO 110 – Foundations of Cell Bio BIOL 110 – Foundations of Cell Bio Lab BIOL 221 – Anatomy & Phys I BIOL 221L – Anatomy & Phys I Lab BIOL 222 – Anatomy & Phys II BIOL 222L – Anatomy & Phys II Lab COMM 120 – Presentation Techniques HLTH 230 – Health Care Law and Ethics MATH 120/125 – College Mathematics PSYC 101 – Introductory Psychology PSYC 303 – Developmental Psychology SOSC 201 – Diversity in Society NURS 101 – Foundations of Nursing NURS 101C – Foundations of Nursing-Clinical NURS 217 – Health Assessment in Nursing NURS 217L – Health Assessment in Nursing Lab
Medical assistant graduates from an associates degree program can continue on to the Pre-Licensure BSN program.
Upon admission to the BSN: Pre-Licensure program, medical assistants from an associates degree program will be awarded advanced-standing credits.
ACES 100 – Freshmen Seminar COMM 120 – Presentation Techniques ENGL 109 – Composition ENGL 110 – Advanced Composition HLTH 230 – Health Care Law and Ethics MATH 120/125 – College Mathematics PSYC 101 – Introductory Psychology SOSC 201 – Diversity in Society NURS 125 – Pharmacology I NURS 135 – Nutrition in Nursing
Customized and personal attention and care from nursing faculty
100%
100% of graduates are employed in nursing within six months
$1M
Each campus has a $1M+ lab with state-of-the-art simulations
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The average nursing student is on campus for classes or at their clinicals three days per week
Why a bachelor’s in nursing at Davenport University?
Whether you’re coming from high school or community college or already working as an RN or ADN, there are many routes into Davenport’s nursing program. Whichever path you choose, you’ll have the one-on-one support of Davenport’s caring nursing faculty and staff. These and other differentiators of Davenport’s bachelor's in nursing lead to higher-than-average NCLEX exam scores and 100% employment in nursing.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Credit for experience
Davenport will help turn your existing job in health care, transfer credits, military background and credentials into credits.
All students in the Davenport University College of Health Professions (the "COHP") are required to submit to criminal background check and drug screening (collectively, the "Testing") at the time of declaring a major in the COHP. The results of the Testing (the "Results"), which shall remain confidential, shall be used by the COHP to approve or disapprove of a Student for enrollment or continued enrollment in the COHP, and/or eligibility for training programs, clinical or practicum. The Testing shall be completed by registering for the appropriate course and completing the entire testing process in the course. Each student is responsible for acknowledging and explaining positive Result(s) after completing the process. A student will be dismissed from the COHP if he or she refuses to consent to the Testing. The cost of the Testing is the part of the course fee and is the responsibility of the student.
Nursing is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country, and there are a myriad of specialties and career pathways available to registered nurses (RNs).
Nursing is in the family with sisters Elizabeth Overbeek Buresh, Veronica Overbeek and Melinda Overbeek Conklin. And it is topped off with their mother, Dawn Overbeek, also a nurse at Holland Hospital, serving as a leadership preceptor for nursing students.
Nationwide, there’s a shortage of health care professionals, and the need is expected to grow. Davenport University is addressing the talent gap head-on, making now the best time to seek a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Length of Program:
BSN-PL Grand Rapids (120 Credits) – One full cohort of 64 students accepted in the fall of each year.
BSN-PL Grand Rapids (120 Credits)- One full cohort of 32 students accepted for Winter semester start each year.
BSN-PL Warren (120 Credits) – One full cohort of 60 students accepted in the fall of each year.
BSN-PL Lansing (120 Credits) – One full cohort of 32 students accepted in the fall of each year
BSN-PL Midland (120 Credits) – One full cohort of 36 students accepted in the fall of each year.
The formation of nursing professionals at Davenport University is based on a conceptual model, adapted from Fawcett's metaparadigm and various educational theories, that includes five over-arching concepts: the human person, nursing, health, environment/society, and the teaching/learning process.
Human Person - Human beings are unique, adaptable, and possess inherent dignity, thus worthy of caring, nurturing, and respect. Human beings exist in highly valued reciprocal relationships with others.
Environment/Society - Human beings exist within a dynamic physical, social, and cultural environment. The environment impacts the health of individuals, groups, and populations and as such, is a relevant consideration for the nurse.
Health - Health is individually defined by the distinct perspective of each human person or group, based on unique goals for optimizing quality of life, mental health, and functional status. Health is a dynamic state, continually changing, and all can improve health as it is individually defined by each person.
Nursing - Nursing is a caring profession that embraces a holistic approach to healthcare, in fully recognizing the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that contribute to health. Nurses are autonomous healthcare providers, accountable for their practice as determined by academic preparation, licensure, and certification. Nursing has its own scientific body of knowledge built from a foundation of biological and social sciences and adheres to a code of ethical behavior.
Teaching/Learning - Teaching and learning is a collaborative interaction between teacher and learner, with mutual accountability for active engagement, respectful communication, and constructive problem-solving. The faculty recognize that learners, as human persons, are unique and present with a variety of learning styles, developmental stages, and life experiences that create individual states of readiness for transformational learning. Learning is active, builds on prior knowledge, requires intrinsic motivation, and leads to a measurable change in knowledge, behavior, and nursing clinical judgment. Faculty engage in evidence-based pedagogies and provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all.
1. Care Delivery: Integrates clinical judgment and evidence to develop, implement and evaluate person-centered plans of care for clients in diverse populations encompassing individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.
2. Care Coordination: Manages nursing care of individuals, families, and communities, through coordination of resources and in collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team, to promote safe, high-quality care and equitable outcomes.
3. Professionalism: Displays a commitment to the current standards of professional nursing practice according to the American Nurses Association.
4. Quality Management: Applies knowledge of information technology, leadership behaviors, and systems-based thinking to ensure quality and safety in complex healthcare systems.
5. Health Management: Promotes equitable health outcomes for diverse populations through assessment of risks, evidence-based prevention strategies, coordination of resources, and policy development.
6. Personal Development: Utilizes self-reflection and self-advocacy to promote personal well-being and resilience.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.
Manage digital information with a computer technology degree
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (120 credits minimum)
Prepare for an in-demand career in computer information systems (CIS) with the computer information systems degree from Davenport University. Your degree will carry the prestige of Davenport’s College of Technology, one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This Davenport computer technology degree program offers you four specialty areas to choose from, including a programming specialty that gives you the computer programming degree you need for top computer information systems jobs. Take your CIS courses in-seat at Davenport’s campus in Grand Rapids or online through Davenport’s Global Campus.
Develop the skills you need for a career in computer information systems with the help of Davenport’s highly experienced faculty, who bring exceptional field expertise to your classes. Apply what you learn in your computer information systems degree program to the real world through hands-on internships with actual clients, class projects, service-learning opportunities and a capstone project.
What is a computer information systems degree?
A computer information systems degree applies practical knowledge and methods to a broad base of computer information technologies to meet the digital information needs of organizations. Applications include systems analysis and management, programming and cybersecurity.
Davenport’s computer information systems degree will prepare you for computer information systems jobs, such as a manager, programmer analyst, systems administrator, computer technician and technical support specialist among many others.
Explore classes for Davenport’s computer technology degree
Develop a broad range of computational skills in Davenport’s computer technology degree program. Gain proficiency in high-demand programming languages, including Java, C++ and C#. With courses in finance, project management and data analytics, you'll graduate with the technological skills of a developer and the mindset of a business manager.
Classes include object-oriented programming — also part of the programming specialty that makes this a top-ranked computer programming degree — and a mobile course where you’ll design, develop, test and deploy a mobile application. Add a mathematics minor to develop a deeper and broader background that will complement the rest of your computer technology degree.
To ensure the highest instructional quality, all courses in your computer information systems degree program align with Quality Matters (QM) and undergo evaluation through Instructional Design.
Prepare to be a software developer in a field fast growing at 22%
$84,810
Earn the $84,810 median annual income of a systems administrator
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Graduate from one of 14 Michigan schools designated a CAE-CDE
Why pursue a computer technology degree at Davenport?
Graduate with an in-seat or online CIS degree from Davenport and distinguish yourself from your competition when you start to apply for computer information systems jobs. Our College of Technology is one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS.
Enhance your computer technology degree through one of four specialty areas – web and mobile development, programming, database and analytics, and secure software development — and prepare for your preferred career in computer information systems. Align your in-seat or online CIS degree with the programming specialty, for example, and graduate with a computer programming degree.
Davenport makes it easy for you to get involved beyond the classroom with student clubs such as Business Professionals of America (BPA) and SkillsUSA.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Hands-on computer technology degree
Prove your skills in the real world by working with diverse clients through internships, class projects, service-learning opportunities and a computer technology degree capstone project
State-of-the-art technology
Learn in Davenport’s computer science lab, where you and your peers in the computer programming degree program can use state-of-the-art technology like 3D printers and the latest software.
Receive course credit toward your Davenport computer technology degree for qualifying technology-related classes you’ve taken or certifications you hold, such as Adobe, Cisco and Microsoft.
Employment guarantee
Pursue your computer information systems degree with the confidence that it’s backed by Davenport’s employment guarantee for qualified graduates entering high-demand fields.
CAE CDE designation
Earn your computer technology degree from one of only a select number of Michigan schools recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS.
Get started on your computer information systems degree
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your in-seat or online CIS degree at Davenport.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.
In the midst of a pandemic, certain occupations are showing how they better fit the needs of a changing society. Among today’s most resilient occupations are computer information systems jobs.
U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Davenport University, 2024/2025 Catalog National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Tailor your computer science degree to your career goals
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (120 credits minimum)
Open doors to a wide range of jobs with a computer science degree from Davenport University. At Davenport, you can customize your computer science degree to your future career plans by choosing one of three cutting-edge specialties: artificial intelligence (AI), gaming and simulations, and computer theory and algorithms. Our small class sizes mean you’ll develop mentoring relationships with industry-experienced and internationally respected faculty.
Most of your courses for computer science can be taken 100% online through Davenport’s Global Campus — with the exception of the gaming specialty that requires hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art gaming lab. Not interested in an online degree in computer science? You can also take courses for computer science on our W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids.
As someone who chooses to major in computer science, you may qualify for full-tuition through the Cyber Service Academy (CSA) through the Department of Defense (DoD). Take your computer science focus to the next level by becoming a STEM educator in Davenport's urban education program. By applying for the FUSE scholarship you may gain full ride tuition during your junior and senior years.
What is computer science?
Computer science is the study of computation and information. It involves the theory of computation, algorithms and computational problems as well as computer hardware, software and application design. Help drive transformation around the world when you major in computer science at Davenport.
Explore courses for computer science at Davenport
Whether you’re earning an online degree in computer science or taking courses for computer science on the Grand Rapids campus, you’ll study highly relevant topics such as database design, intro to programming and data communications and networks. Take courses specific to your major in computer science, including leading-edge areas like AI, software engineering and operating systems. Tailor your computer science degree to your career goals by choosing a specialty in AI, gaming and simulations, and computer theory and algorithms.
Earn an online degree in computer science through Davenport University’s innovative Global Campus
16%
Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 16% through 2028
100%
The job placement rate for computer science graduates is close to 100%. Our computer science degree qualifies for our Employment Guarantee
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Ranked one of the best online computer science degrees
“Davenport University offers one of the best online bachelor's degrees in Computer Science in the nation”
Forbes Advisor, 2023
Why choose Davenport University for your computer science degree?
Davenport’s curriculum for the bachelor of science in computer science concentrates on software development and programming and features math courses specific to computer science. With three specialties to choose from in forward-looking areas like AI and gaming, you’ll have a computer science degree that will position you well for many different careers in computer science. In fact, our bachelor's in computer science qualifies for our Employment Guarantee.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Receive an interactive education
Get valuable, hands-on interactive experiences through 3D printing, networking and AI labs led by Davenport’s expert professors.
Put your skills to the test
Compete on our Esports team in Davenport’s own Esports arena or in Business Professionals of America (BPA) national competitions.
Earn credit for computer science certifications
Reduce your time and cost to degree by turning your CompTIA, Cisco or Microsoft computer science certifications into credit.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*
Combine information technology and business for a rewarding career in health care
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management (120 credits minimum)
Make a difference in health care without having to provide direct patient care with the bachelor of science in health information management at Davenport University. Our 100% online health information management program combines information technology (IT), business, problem-solving and management skills to give you a powerful way to make a positive impact as a health care administrator in health information.
You’ll learn what it takes to acquire, analyze, manage and protect health information when you learn from Davenport’s expert health information management faculty. These experts know exactly which information management technology skills you’ll need in the health care field and have intentionally designed the curriculum around that. The Health Information Management BS also qualifies for our Employment Guarantee.
Davenport University's health information technology and health information management programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. Learn how to stack your HIT and HIM degrees here.
To learn more information about Davenport's health information technology and health information management career pathways: Click here
CAHIIM-accredited health information management program
Davenport’s accreditation by the CAHIIM means you’ll be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam after graduation. This accreditation also guarantees that our health information management program provides you with the professionally required knowledge and skills you need to rise above the rest in today’s job market.
Explore classes for the health information management major
Prepare for in-demand health care administrator roles within the nation’s health information systems through courses that are aligned with Quality Matters (QM). Build on core classes with courses like medical terminology, health care management and health care law and ethics. You’ll also gain the skills needed to be a medical coder through courses like CPT HCPCS coding and ICD coding. Prepare to become a health care administrator in health information and other leadership roles through courses such as health information technology, health care finance and human resource management.
Choose from one of our three specialties cancer tumor registry, global project management or revenue management.
Cancer tumor registry - Davenport University is the only university in Michigan to offer a specialized program that combines information technology and business to prepare individuals for the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential. This career offers an opportunity to provide data that assists cancer research, treatment, prevention and screening.
Global project management - Learn the financial and risk management aspects of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity-based forecasting, estimating management reserve and more. You’ll also prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
Revenue management - Gain the knowledge of various revenue cycle areas and proper skill sets needed to increase revenue and reimbursement for facilities. This specialty will further the understanding of revenue responsibilities in and across the patient continuum.
Meet Megan Tober, the associate department chair and program director for the health information management programs at Davenport University.
Online
This fully online program is delivered through our Global Campus
96%
of Davenport graduates are employed or continuing their education
$76,000
Earn the average health information salary of $76,000
Your health information technology and health information management stackable degrees
Davenport University's HIT and HIM programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. After finishing the coding and billing certificate, you'll be able to seamlessly apply the credits you earned to the degrees listed below –– all while earning resume-boosting recognition along the way.
Why a degree in health information management at Davenport?
Through Davenport’s bachelor of science in health information management, you can bring together your passion for health care with your desire to protect health information and maintain vital information across technology platforms. The fully online degree in health information management will prepare you for a variety of jobs in health information security as well as a health care administrator or medical coder.
Experience the Davenport difference:
RHIA certification
Finish your degree in health information management and be eligible for the RHIA exam. Our grads beat the national average!
Career preparation
Become a health care administrator, risk manager, medical coder, privacy officer or other role in health information management.
State-of-the-art technology
Use state-of-the-art software and learning platforms like 3M Encoder, GO EHR, and MedTrak Educational Systems in this associates degree in information technology program.
Grants and scholarships
Go beyond Davenport’s financial aid and scholarship packages to earn health-profession-specific grants and scholarships.
Health information management internships
Gain on-the-job experience through 80-hour health information management internships in actual health care systems.
Study abroad
Enhance your studies in health information management by studying abroad through our worldwide university partnerships.
Get started on your degree in health information management
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward your Davenport degree in health information management.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Davenport University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Bachelor degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2023. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Program impact
The mission of the HIM program is to prepare graduates to assume and emerging key role in supporting the electronic and technological infrastructure for health services delivery. The curriculum is designed to meet requirements of our accrediting bodies.
Employment Rate: 94% (2021-2022)
Graduate Satisfaction Rate: 100% (2021-2022)
Student Satisfaction: 6.15 (out of 7, 2021-2022)
Program Retention: 72% (2021-2022)
RHIA Certification Pass Rate: 75% (Above national average, 8/1/202-17/31/2022)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Davenport University has met HIMSS' rigorous standards for quality health information and technology education. This exclusive recognition by HIMSS means the university's program is aligned with the competencies employers want, and it prepares learners to sit for a HIMSS professional certification exam.
With the degree in health information management delivered online, you may have questions about online learning.
Admission follows Davenport University admission and progression policy as outlines in Undergraduate Catalog. Student in the College of Health Professions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in a program of study towards a degree.
Students successfully completing this CAHIIM-accredited program are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Each program completes a yearly Annual Program Assessment Review (APAR) for CAHIIM.
Program or Student/graduate Learning Outcomes
Manage data structure, content, and information governance.
Evaluate information protection: access, use, disclosure, privacy, and security.
Determine the appropriate use of health informatics, health analytics, and health
data.
Interpret health law and compliance methods.
Evaluate organizational management and leadership strategies utilized in the
Health Information Management field.
Engage in healthcare revenue cycle improvement processes.
Faculty and Staff
HIM/Allied Health Department Chair and Graduate HIM Program Director: Joseph C. Brown, DHA, CHDA
Associate Department Chair/Program Director HIT/HIM: Megan Tober, MBA, RHIA
Mission Statement
The mission of the HIM program is to prepare graduates to assume an emerging key role in supporting the electronic and technological infrastructure for health services delivery. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of our accrediting bodies.
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) educates health information professionals to ensure the patient stays connected to their data throughout the healthcare process. AHIMA-certified professionals ensure that sensitive health stories remain accurate, accessible, protected and complete.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management (120 credits)
Acquire the management skills you need to be a successful business leader through the IACBE-accredited bachelor’s in management degree program at Davenport University. Learn to promote innovation while placing value on every member of your organization’s team. Davenport’s degree in business management is taught by expert faculty who have years of experience in the business world. They will teach you how to lead through change and help others adapt to change within your organization.
Through the business management bachelor from Davenport, you'll broaden your skills and prepare for your business future through courses that immerse you in areas such as negotiation and dispute resolution, human resources management and international management.
Davenport's business management bachelor is offered on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Midland and Traverse City. You can also earn our business management degree online through Davenport's innovative Global Campus — or take classes both online and on campus.
What can you do with a business management degree?
With a business management bachelor degree, you'll be career-ready through hands-on learning opportunities such as internships or consultancy projects with local organizations. You'll also choose one of five specialties: Supply chain logistics, global project management, risk management, international business and the Bachelors Merit Specialty.
Explore Davenport's business management major courses
In Davenport's business management bachelor degree program, you'll combine core courses with management degree courses like quality management, international management, negotiation and dispute resolution, presentation techniques, managing nonprofits and social enterprises and professional ethics. Your senior year will include field experience and a capstone project.
Merit Specialty in Management
The Bachelors Merit Specialty in Management offers high-achieving students a unique opportunity to accelerate their education. By completing four graduate courses that satisfy undergraduate requirements, students earn 12 graduate credits — saving both time and money toward a Master of Management degree. View the Merit Specialty in Management Course List
of Davenport graduates are employed or continuing their education
100%
Earn your business degree online thought our Global Campus
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Choose one of five specialties: Supply chain logistics, global project management, risk management, international business and the Bachelors Merit Specialty
Why study in a management program at Davenport?
You’ll learn from Davenport’s expert faculty who have actual business experience and have worked or are currently working in their respective fields.
Experience the Davenport difference:
More relevant courses
Take nine courses (27 credits) devoted to managerial skills. Unlike other management degrees, Davenport offers five or six more classes directly related to your major.
Customizable management degree
Customize your management bachelor degree program with a certificate in in-demand areas such as global project management or supply chain logistics.
Hands-on learning
Expand the skills you need for business management degree jobs and make connections that could lead to a full-time job offer through 150 hours of hands-on learning in the real world.
Certification preparation
Prepare for the Certified Manager (CM) test and for the Project Management Professional (PMP) test through the management degree at Davenport University.
Flexible learning options
Complete your business management bachelor through 7- or 15-week courses delivered 100% online, on-campus or both. Choose the option that works best for you.
Opportunities to compete
Showcase your business skills by joining the Business Professionals of America (BPA) student organization at Davenport and competing in state and national BPA competitions.
Get started on your business management bachelor degree
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your management degree at Davenport.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
Earn your BBA from one of the best accounting schools
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (120 credits)
Gain accounting knowledge and know-how while learning key accounting principles in the bachelor of accounting program at Davenport University –– one of only eight schools granted special accounting accreditation by the IACBE. Davenport’s BBA accounting program is uniquely focused on technical skills and theory, and is aligned with CPA, CFE and CMA exams and more.
Davenport’s special IACBE accounting accreditation lets you know you’re choosing one of the best accounting schools in the nation — one that will prepare you for a successful career in accounting. In fact, our BBA accounting qualifies for our Employment Guarantee.
Earn your accounting online degree through Davenport’s innovative Global Campus or earn your BBA accounting on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing. No matter which option you choose, you’ll have small classes taught by caring and invested accounting faculty who have real-world CPA experience with the world’s big four accounting firms.
How to become an accountant
As you explore how to become an accountant, it’s important to know that earning a bachelor in accounting is considered the minimum requirement to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With the BBA accounting at Davenport, you’ll be well-prepared not only for the CPA exam but for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams as well. Through your courses, internships, access to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Business Professionals of America (BPA) competitions, you’ll gain real accounting experience that prepares you to work in public, private or government accounting.
Explore classes for Davenport’s bachelor of accounting
Master accounting principles through strong foundational courses delivered through Davenport’s accounting online degree or in-person bachelor of accounting. The curriculum for the bachelor degree of accounting uniquely focuses on technical skills and theory and aligns with CPA, CFE and CMA exam prep.
Davenport University offers a 100% employment guarantee for our BBA in accounting
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We’re 1 of only 8 schools with IACBE accounting accreditation so you know you’ve chosen one of the best accounting schools
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Strengthen your Davenport bachelor in accounting by choosing one of two specialties: Management accounting or professional accountancy
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The accounting online degree is 100% online — or earn your BBA accounting face-to-face on one of six Davenport campuses
Why study accounting principles at Davenport University?
Through Davenport’s bachelor degree of accounting, you’ll learn to prepare financial statements and use accounting standards and information as a decision-making tool. You’ll learn from passionate accounting faculty who will guide and mentor you throughout your bachelor of accounting program and into your career in accounting.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Prep for CPA & more
Attract better jobs and higher pay with a bachelor in accounting that prepares for CPA, CFE and CMA plus CGFM, CFM & CIA exams.
Credit for QuickBooks
If you’ve earned certification in QuickBooks you can transfer in credit for Accounting 220: Accounting Information Technology.
Be of service
Gain hands-on experience and be of service, too, by completing free income tax assistance for low-income families through VITA.
Real-world experience
Receive professional accountancy experience in various fields of accounting by completing the BBA accounting internship course.
5-year bachelor’s/master’s
Through Davenport’s honors accounting program you can earn your bachelor’s and master’s in accounting in just five years.
Excel in your career
Hone the skills you need to excel in a career as a tax accountant, auditor, CPA and more through the Davenport BBA accounting.
“The bachelor in accounting program at Davenport University is exceptional. The professors truly invest in students and take the time to develop relationships with them. They work tirelessly to ensure students receive the help they need to succeed.”
-Jordyn Skinner, BBA Accounting, 2020
Accountant, West Walker Steel
Get started on your bachelor of accounting
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your bachelor degree of accounting.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
Launch your career in business with Davenport’s BBA in Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business (120 credits)
Gain the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to take businesses in new directions with this bachelor in business degree at Davenport University. Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Davenport’s business administration degree combines a solid business curriculum with research and management principles. Through this bachelor in business, you’ll also develop soft skills like teamwork, communication and leadership — skills that will set you apart when searching for business administration jobs.
Earn your business degree online through Davenport’s Global Campus or in-person at our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing or Midland. Whichever path you choose, you’ll learn from expert business faculty who will work hard to make sure you receive a well-rounded business degree.
What can you do with a bachelor in business administration degree?
Be ready to launch your business career in any industry with this business administration degree at Davenport. This robust bachelor in business has hands-on learning opportunities woven throughout it, as well as career-focused classes delivered online, on campus or a blend of both. This diverse business administration degree at Davenport will give you just what you need for success in business administration jobs. Enhance your bachelor in business and expand your knowledge by choosing one of two specialties.
Explore classes for Davenport’s business administration degree
Through your bachelor business administration, you’ll take a range of business courses, such as professional ethics, accounting foundations, corporate finance, marketing foundations and business-focused IT courses, such as intro to data analytics. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a business administration degree internship or through an internship alternative course where you’ll work to resolve real-life business challenges. Tailor your business degree with one of these two specializations:
Earn your business degree online through our Global Campus
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Start your business degree when it’s best for you with six start dates
96%
of Davenport graduates are employed or continuing their education
Why pursue a business administration degree at Davenport?
Davenport’s bachelor in business administration gives you a broad foundation in all aspects of business. Well before you graduate, you’ll put your bachelor of business administration degree courses to work in the real world by consulting with actual businesses that need insight from experts to improve performance and efficiency. Through business degree internships, you’ll gain more hands-on experience to refine your skills and network with professionals.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Business degree specialties
Boost your business BBA with a specialty in supply chain logistics, risk management and insurance or global project management.
Real-world practice
Polish your skills and network with business professionals through internships and other real-world business degree experiences.
IACBE accreditation
Earn a bachelor in business administration degree that holds specialized accreditation by the IACBE.
1:1 mentoring
Receive 1:1 attention from Davenport’s expert business degree faculty through small class sizes that allow for deeper connections.
Get started on your bachelor in business administration
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your business administration degree at Davenport.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
Zachary Rybiski, BBA ’20, credits internships and other hands-on experiences, along with great instructors, for giving him a competitive edge that led to a business administration job.
Supply Chain Logistics:
Examine the various components of supply chain management including an emphasis on inventory control, distribution, transportation and supplier relations.
Global Project Management:
Learn financial and risk management of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity-based forecasting, estimating management reserve, budgeting, risk management and costs associated with projects. This specialty will also prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
Make a positive impact as a school social worker and more
Bachelor of Applied Science | Bachelor of Social Work (124 credits)
Advance in any profession or prepare for a career in social work with the bachelor of applied science in integrative professional studies at Davenport University. This integrative studies degree is offered through a unique partnership between Davenport and Kuyper College, also located in Grand Rapids.
Through this collaboration, you’ll earn two degrees in four years — the bachelor of applied science from Davenport University and the bachelor of social work (BSW) from Kuyper College.
Earn this integrative studies degree in-seat on Davenport’s W.A. Lettinga Campus.
What does a social worker do?
You may be wondering exactly what a social worker does. At the heart of your career in social work, you’ll strive to enhance the well-being of others, particularly people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.
With your social work degree, you’ll be well positioned for careers in social work, from a school social worker to working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals and clinics, nursing homes, community mental health clinics, private practices, state and local governments, universities, substance abuse clinics and military bases.
Explore classes for the social work degree
When you pursue the bachelor of applied science in integrative professional studies, you’ll take courses at both Davenport and Kuyper College. At Davenport, you’ll take foundational courses as well as courses in arts and sciences, business and health professions. You’ll then complete courses in social work and religious studies at Kuyper College. This collaborative partnership results in two degrees in four years — the bachelor of applied science in integrative professional studies from Davenport and a social work degree from Kuyper College.
Earn two degrees in four years — from Davenport and Kuyper College
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Social work jobs are expected to grow 13% through 2029
Why the integrative studies and social work degrees?
Through your bachelor of applied science in integrative professional studies and your social work degree, you’ll gain the theoretical understanding that will enable you to work as a school social worker as well as with other individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in a range of settings. Focus is also placed on helping you to think globally in the field of social work. Plus, for those interested, this program will prepare you to continue on to earn a graduate-level social work degree.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Earn two degrees in four years
Earn a bachelor of applied science and a social work degree in just four years through Davenport’s partnership with Kuyper College.
Gain a range of skillsets
Grow skills in general studies and business as well as social work through this unique partnership with Kuyper College.
Expand your career options
Develop critical thinking and communication skills needed for a variety of other careers, from public relations to management.
Be a school social worker and more
Prepare for careers in social work, from a school social worker to a social worker in substance abuse clinics or a range of other settings.
Hands-on experience
Gain hands-on experience for your career in social work through social work internships that are fulfilled through Kuyper College.
Explore today’s complex issues
Take courses that explore the complex issues and opportunities surrounding diversity in American society and workplaces.
Start on your bachelor of applied science and social work degrees
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward the bachelor of applied science and social work degrees.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 100 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.
With this versatile bachelor of applied science and social work degree, you’ll also be learning soft skills, like communication, that can help you launch a career in social work, like a school social worker position, or other rewarding position.
During these uncertain times, you might be wondering if this is really the best time to pursue the bachelor of applied science and social work degree offered through Davenport and Kuyper College. Learn why this might be the perfect time to go back to school.
