In this program, participants will gain expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Digital Health, AI, Robotics, along with Biosensors.

The curriculum emphasizes designing and executing patient-centered projects in collaboration with community partners to explore scalability potential. Covering business modeling, marketing, and finance, the program aims to equip individuals with the leadership skills necessary for actionable healthcare solutions.
This non-degree graduate certificate focuses on developing knowledge and skills for creating innovative care delivery solutions across clinical, institutional, and home settings. Over two semesters, participants will delve into business, financial management, and the implementation of healthcare innovations, enhancing their entrepreneurial portfolio and positioning themselves as leaders in the evolving landscape of healthcare entrepreneurship.
Pursuing a graduate certificate in healthcare innovation can be a highly rewarding decision for many professionals.
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Cultivating Cutting-edge Skills: This program equips students with the latest skills and knowledge to drive innovation in healthcare. It covers a range of topics, from technological advancements to innovative healthcare models, ensuring graduates are at the forefront of the industry.
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Entrepreneurial Mindset Development: One key focus is fostering entrepreneurial thinking. This mindset is invaluable in today’s healthcare landscape, where creative solutions and strategic risk-taking are essential for addressing complex healthcare challenges.
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Learning from World-renowned Experts: The program's delivery by world leaders in the field provides students unparalleled insights and expertise. This exposure to top minds in healthcare innovation enriches the learning experience and offers valuable networking opportunities.
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Career Advancement Opportunities: A graduate certificate in healthcare innovation can open doors to advanced career opportunities. Whether you aim to take on leadership roles, start your own healthcare venture, or contribute to policy development, this program provides the foundation to achieve these goals.
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Impactful Contribution to Healthcare: By learning how to implement innovative solutions effectively, graduates can make a significant impact in transforming health and healthcare. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare delivery, and potentially influence global healthcare systems.
The certificates offer an excellent opportunity for those looking to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Curriculum
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HCI 644: Health Care Innovation Management
Introduction on innovation and management, managing innovation and fostering an innovative culture in a healthcare setting, and assessment/prioritization of innovation from a strategic perspective.
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HCI 645: Organization of Health Care Innovation
Topics include organizational theories and concepts in healthcare, analysis of the healthcare innovation case using organizational theories, and evaluation of possibilities and limitations of organizational theories.
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HCI 646: Business Skills for Healthcare Innovation
Topics include financial aspects of healthcare innovation, healthcare markets and marketing, and startups and social enterprises in healthcare innovation.
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HCI 647: Healthcare Innovation Metrics & Assessment
Topics include economic approaches to health care evaluations, health technology assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and application of health economic approaches to analyze health care innovations.
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HCI 648: New Technologies in Healthcare
New technologies in healthcare including digital health innovations, AI and Robotics, and IOT and Biosensors.
Tuition & Fees
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Application Deadlines
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December 1 — Spring semester
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August 1 — Fall semester