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Health Care Innovation (Graduate Certificate)

Health Care Innovation (Graduate Certificate)

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Business, Complexity, Entrepreneur, Healthcare, Innovation, Intrapreneurship, Research, Teamwork

Embark on a transformative career journey with our cutting-edge certificate in health care innovation. Reshape the landscape of the health care industry by acquiring the tools and knowledge needed to take the lead in initiating, creating and sustaining transformative change across diverse settings. Become a catalyst for innovation in health care.

Program description
Degree awarded: Certificate  Health Care Innovation

The emerging field of health care innovation requires individuals who can lead and facilitate change.

In the health care innovation graduate certificate program, students learn through reflection, personality assessment, exercises in interdisciplinary team-case study analyses, system intervention, idea pitching and change-readiness assessment. Related entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial concepts, such as prototyping, business plan or project plan design, budgeting and presentation skills, are also covered.

Emphasizing complexity leadership and vulnerability along with emotional competence, this certificate prepares students to work in this interdisciplinary and highly sought-after area.

At a glance
Degree requirements

15 credit hours

Required Core (3 credit hours)
HCI 538 Innovation and the Individual (3)

Electives (12 credit hours)

Additional Curriculum Information
Students work closely with an advisor to select electives tailored to their individual goals and interests. Elective coursework includes 12 credit hours at the 500 level or above focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. A minimum of six credit hours must be completed from HCI courses.

Admission requirements

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 in any health-related business, social science, hard science, health care practice or technology field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Admission examinations are not required.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
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ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Application deadlines
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 08/01Final
Session BOnline 09/15Final
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 12/10Final
Session BOnline 02/15Final
SessionModalityDeadlineType
Session A/COnline 04/15Final
Career opportunities

Graduates with the health care innovation graduate certificate have opportunities for careers such as:

  • clinical nurse specialist
  • community health worker
  • health educator
  • health information technician
  • informatics nurse specialist
Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)?
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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