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BMI 7362: Advanced Project and Vendor Management in Healthcare Informatics

3 semester credit hours
Lecture contact hours: 2; Lab contact hours: 3
Web-based instruction
Prerequisites: BMI 6328, BMI 7350, and BMI 7351.
Lab Fee: $30

Required for doctoral students. Enrollment only open to DHI students.

This advanced course is designed for doctoral students to develop and apply project management and vendor management skills within the context of healthcare information technology (IT) and applied informatics. Students will learn to design and implement comprehensive project management plans that align with organizational strategy, deliver measurable outcomes, and maintain control over time, budget, scope, and performance.

The course integrates key principles of evidence-based practice, systems analysis and design, and project management methodologies grounded defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). In addition to core project management competencies, students will gain practical experience in managing vendors and contracts—critical components in healthcare IT project success.

Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, students will learn to effectively oversee vendor relationships, negotiate and manage contracts, and establish governance structures to monitor contractual, financial, and service delivery performance. This integrated approach to project and vendor management supports improved outcomes across projects, programs, and organizational portfolios while ensuring value generation in current and future engagements.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Create a comprehensive project management plan using industry-standard tools and techniques, incorporating systems analysis and design principles.
  • Analyze and estimate return on investment (ROI) for healthcare IT or applied informatics projects.
  • Conduct stakeholder and vendor analyses, including engagement and communication strategies.
  • Perform comprehensive vendor analysis, including vendor selection, motivation, and performance evaluation.
  • Perform a technology assessment to evaluate suitability, feasibility, and alignment with project and organizational goals.
  • Apply governance principles to oversee contracts, finances, and service delivery across project lifecycles.
  • Develop and demonstrate strong contract negotiation and management skills.
  • Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.