The first of its kind, the master’s in health care innovation is a leadership program focused on teaching the science of innovation for direct application in a world full of change. With a curriculum centered around innovation, this program helps you gain the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate new ideas, products and services for the betterment of patient care and accessibility.
The Master of Healthcare Innovation can be completed as part of an accelerated track wherein students obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as one extra year after completing an undergraduate degree. You can earn a master’s in health care innovation in one of five Accelerated Master's program options, which include:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in health entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Bachelor of Science in community health.
- Bachelor of Science in health care coordination.
- Bachelor of Science in health entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Bachelor of Science in integrative health.
Please keep in mind each program has unique requirements to be eligible. For additional information, speak with your advisor.
What will I learn in a master’s in health care innovation?
In the master’s in health care innovation, you’ll develop competence in the design, application and testing of innovative processes and products, with a primary focus on preparing to lead processes of innovation and transformation. You’ll also learn how to create and sustain cultures of innovation in health care from multiple perspectives, such as:
- Communication.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Financing.
- Remodeling system infrastructures.
- Technology and policy-making.
- Use of evidence in decision-making.
Additional skills gained throughout this health innovation degree include forward thinking, planning, implementation, change theory, technology and system design, entrepreneurship, financing and evaluation.
Why earn a health care innovation degree?
Earning a health care innovation degree is a great step toward becoming a leader in health care. Through the innovative health care management courses, you’ll gain the leadership skills needed to influence the future of health care and transform outcomes for consumers and communities.
Additionally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in health care occupations is projected to grow 16% from 2020 to 2030, with about 2.6 million new jobs being created.
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Develop health care leadership skills and create ways to alleviate industry challenges in the Master of Healthcare Innovation. This health care innovation degree is ideal for students interested in becoming leaders in health management.
This 34-credit degree is made up of core courses, electives and a hands-on capstone project. Developed by the founders of this health innovation degree, the Seven Pillars of Innovation serve as the foundation for the program’s curriculum. Courses include:
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:
- Fulbright Senior Scholar.
- National faculty nursing awards.
- Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
- Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. We distinguish ourselves by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.
Applicants for this master’s in health care innovation must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of their first bachelor's degree. Alternatively, a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree is acceptable.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
- Proof of English language proficiency (for certain applicants).
Applicants whose native language is not English, regardless of their current place of residence, must provide proof of English proficiency.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”