Online Bachelor of Science in Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Are you passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to improve patient outcomes? Earn a Bachelor of Science in health entrepreneurship and innovation from Arizona State University to make your impact on the field. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to lead change, implement innovations, reduce costs and create efficiency across health care settings.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 05/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

Degree questions, answered.

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What you’ll learn in this health entrepreneurship and innovation program

With rapid advancements in technology, it’s possible to more effectively test, treat and rehabilitate patients. In this program, you’ll learn how to implement innovative developments, manage broad organizational programs and lead processes of transformation.

Your courses will also explore the principles of innovation, change theory, health care leadership, evidence-based decision making and more. You’ll build a foundation that allows you to navigate short- and long-term changes facing health care leaders in areas such as:

  • Communication.
  • Leadership.
  • Policy.
  • Technology.

Who’s a good candidate for this program?

 

This health entrepreneurship and innovation degree is an ideal choice for those who want to lead changes in our health care systems. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to manage disruptions to both organizations and society. A variety of backgrounds complement this program, but it’s an especially good fit for those with experience in health management, product innovation and health care.

Have you earned, or are you planning to earn, an Associate of Applied Science? If so, ask your ASU Online enrollment coach about transferring into our Bachelor of Applied Science in health entrepreneurship and innovation.

What can you do with a bachelor’s in health entrepreneurship and innovation?

 

Upon earning this degree, you can pursue leadership positions across health care settings. You may also seek roles that involve creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of patients. Career paths range from health entrepreneurship and hospital administration to business operations and health care management.

This bachelor’s degree can also be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master’s degrees include:

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

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.”

Health entrepreneurship and innovation courses

In your courses, you’ll develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills, the ability to manage initiatives and an understanding of how to implement program policies. You’ll study topics including communication, health care research methods, health entrepreneurship, policy, modern health technology and more.


HCI 150: Introduction to Health Innovation


HCI 250: Health Entrepreneurship and Value Creation


HCI 311: Health Innovation: Foundational Concepts


HCR 301: Research Methods for the Health Care Professional


HCR 400: Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Care Professional


HCR 406: Health Literacy for Health Care Professionals


COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)


COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB)


Prepare for careers in health management and leadership

This health entrepreneurship and innovation degree equips you with the skills needed to develop and manage new health products. Because health care spans the public, private and nonprofit sectors, you can also pursue innovation-driven roles in hospitals, private businesses, government agencies and more. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Business Analyst


Growth: 9.7 %
Salary: $95,290

CEO


Growth: -8.2 %
Salary: $189,520

Customer Service Manager


Growth: -5.2 %
Salary: $61,370

General Manager (GM)


Growth: 4.2 %
Salary: $98,100

Medical and Health Services Manager


Growth: 28.4 %
Salary: $104,830

Office Manager


Growth: 5.6 %
Salary: $103,330

Study with leaders in health care, entrepreneurship and innovation

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned faculty members.

  • Countless national faculty nursing awards.
  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.

Study with leaders in health care, entrepreneurship and innovation

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned faculty members.

  • Countless national faculty nursing awards.
  • Fulbright Senior Scholar.
  • Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
  • Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.

How to apply

I am a future

You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.

Learn how to apply.

Competency requirements

Additional admission requirements

High school equivalency

Homeschool

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Preparing the nursing and health care leaders of tomorrow

ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a first-class education to students across a wide range of health disciplines. The college distinguishes itself through high-quality instructors and challenging courses and programs.

10+


undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs online. 

250+


faculty members.

$13.2


million in research awards.

4,000+


students.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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