Healthcare Innovation, MHI
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The first degree of its kind in the country, this fully online interprofessional program is designed to empower you to lead transformation in health care. Learn creative solutions in health care by using a broad spectrum of theories and principles of innovation.
The fully online Master of Health Care Innovation program prepares students to build and sustain cultures of innovation. Students learn from multiple perspectives: personal competence for innovation, use of evidence in decision-making, remodeling system infrastructures, financing, communication and policymaking. Students study change theory, leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and system design, and they develop competence in the design, application and testing of innovative processes and products. A primary focus of the MHI is to prepare students to lead processes of innovation and transformation.
Innovative thinking, planning, implementation and evaluation are emphasized throughout the program. The curriculum incorporates the latest trends in health care and is built upon collaboration with other professionals and faculty across diverse disciplines.
Graduates of the program possess the leadership skills and behaviors to influence the future of health care as well as transform and improve health care outcomes for individuals and communities.
- College/school:
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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.
34 credit hours including the required capstone course (HCI 563)
Required Core (5 credit hours)
HCI 538 Innovation and the Individual (3)
HCI 561 Innovation Methods (2)
Electives (6 credit hours)
Other Requirements (18 credit hours)
HCI 540 Understanding and Applying Principles of Evidence-Based Practice (3)
HCI 542 Systems Thinking in a Complex Environment (3)
HCI 544 Information Technology (IT) for Health Care Innovation (3)
HCI 548 Advanced Principles and Concepts of Innovation (3)
HCI 550 Health Care Policy and Innovation (3)
HCI 552 Financing for Innovation (3)
Culminating Experience (5 credit hours)
HCI 563 Capstone: Final Innovation Project (5)
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 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 applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- current resume
- 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.
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.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 08/01 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 09/15 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/10 | Final |
| Session B | Online | 02/15 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Final |
Graduates are equipped to drive change and innovation in the evolving health care industry.
Career examples include:
- health administration
- health care consultants
- health information technicians
- health technologists
- medical and health service managers
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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MERCC 250
EdsonCollege.Graduate@asu.edu
602-496-0937
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.
