Master of Science in Health Informatics 

at GovState, University Park

Governors State University application fee is different for undergraduate and graduate courses. The application fee for undergraduate courses is USD 25 (Around INR 2,100), while that for master’s courses is USD 50 (Around INR 4,200) and for Doctoral courses, it is USD 75 (Around INR 6,300).  Along with the application fee, the materials that have to be submitted may include:

• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Financial documents
• Academic Transcripts etc..

Governors State University ensures the safety and security of its students and provides campus patrolling 24 hours a day and 365 days a year by the Illinois police officer. Moreover, the university also offers emergency phones for students that automatically connect to the police patrolling at the university campus. Students also receive text messages from the university in case of emergencies such as weather conditions, and many more.

Governors State University admissions requirements for MS in Health Informatics are:

• The applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree equivalent or higher
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for those who have at least 3 years of Healthcare Information Management industry experience
• Official transcript
• Resume
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE

Generally, while pursuing Governors State University MSc in Health Informatics program, students are going to acquire the skills to enhance the healthcare system in society and a broad range of career opportunities. The tuition fee of the MSc in Health Informatics programme is INR 11.61 lakh. Some of the reasons to pursue Governors State’s MSHI programme are:

• Learn how to access health data to forecast healthcare trends and improve operations
• Showcase the ability to advance the delivery of quality patient care by using Analytics
• Develop leadership and management skills
• Be eligible for mid-level management / administrative positions in healthcare delivery systems, govt. organizations and research organizations, and consulting firms

Governors State University emphasizes on the social, physical, and mental well-being of its students and hence offers multiple facilities and extracurricular activities for students to participate in. The university offers multiple sports clubs for students such as Men’s and Women’s basketball, Volleyball, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, and others. Students can also attend intercultural events, programs, and workshops organized by the university. Governors State University also offers a counseling and wellness center and provides knowledge on skills necessary for healthy decision-making, promotes mental health, career services, etc.

Yes, Amazon is among the organizations known to recruit graduates of the Governors State University. GSU graduates go through a rigorous academic process over the duration of their studies & come out equipped with all the important skills needed to deal with the demands of the modern day industry. 

Apart from Amazon, the Chicago Public Schools, Moraine Valley Community College, & the Health Care Service Corporation are also known to recruit GSU graduates, with some also finding job oppotunities at GSU itself.

Scholarships offered by Governors State University do not remain open all year, but are open in cycles. Foundation Scholarships have two cycles in a year, one in Spring and one in Fall. The applications for scholarships to be awarded in the Fall open in the Spring semester and vice versa.

Jerry Butler, an American singer & songwriter, known for being the former lead singer of the R&B vocal group: The Impressions, is among the notable individuals to have pursued his studies from the Governors State University.

He earned his UG & PG degrees in Political Science & Music History respectively from GSU, in the years 1993 & 1998.

Jerry also known as the "Iceman" also went on to become the Commissioner of the Cook County.

Butler was inducted into the "National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame" in the year 2015.

GSU Masters in Science in Computer Science equips students with the skills required for careers in Software Engineering with a wide range of Business, Government, and Industrial settings. The duration of the GSU MSc programme is 18 months. Many careers in the Computer Sciences require a master’s degree and graduate studies increase opportunities for Management positions greatly. According to the data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2018, the median annual salary for a Software Developer is USD 105,590.