Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health. The Master of Health Informatics is designed to provide IT professionals with specific knowledge of health informatics and provide health professionals with a better understanding of IT within their industry. Graduates will be equipped to: develop national and state-wide strategies for departments of health; manage major health informatics projects within and between organisations; provide leadership in health informatics in public and private hospitals, with health system vendors, telecommunications providers and pharmaceutical companies. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Health Informatics will be able to: Evaluate health data management and technologies to improve the quality, efficiency, equity and safety of healthcare. Interpret and apply policies and technologies to protect data integrity and validity, including information privacy and security policies and procedures. Apply statistical and research methodologies to implement evidence-based healthcare management through information systems. Communicate knowledge of health information systems and technology to healthcare organisations and stakeholders. Evaluate, implement and use information systems’ tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to the healthcare environment. Apply, adapt and validate informatics concepts and approaches as they relate to specific biomedical and healthcare problems. Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.