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— Lead transformative change in health
The future of health care is changing. The systems and processes that make up the industry are coming face to face with rapid increases and improvements in technology. Employers need professionals who can approach problems with new outlooks and toolsets. A Health Innovation degree prepares students to create and sustain cultures of innovation in health care that takes into account multiple perspectives. Through the use of evidence-based decision making and leadership skills in interprofessional teams, graduates are ready to tackle health care challenges using modern technology, public policy and communication.
Key program areas of emphasis
- Develop competence in the design, application and testing of innovative processes and products.
- Lead processes of innovation and transformation.
- Incorporate current trends with interprofessional teams.
With a focus on transdisciplinary experiences, the BS program in health innovation provides students with a broad background in the principles of innovation, leadership, complexity science, change theory, collaboration and evidence-based decision-making to prepare graduates to manage implementation of innovation in the health care arena.
This unique program situates students at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship in health and healing.
Program Offered
Health Innovation,
BS
Offered by
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Location
Downtown, West, Online
Major Map
A major map outlines the degree’s requirements for graduation.
Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
Graduates may be employed as:
- entrepreneurs
- health architects
- health care administrator
- health care strategists, advisors, project managers and administrators
- health innovation consultant
- health product and service managers
- health system designers
- intrapreneurs --- managers responsible for promoting innovative product development and marketing
- public relations experts in health
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | 13.6% | $80,880 |
| Chief Executives | -1.2% | $173,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8.3% | $50,780 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7.1% | $97,270 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 16.9% | $92,810 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 8.2% | $83,790 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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