Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)
Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

411 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States Arizona, Phoenix, USA Visit web page

Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BS

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BS NUHCIBS : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

Academic requirements

First-year students must:

  • Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
  • Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.)
  • Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

Conditional admission

ASU may offer conditional undergraduate admission to international applicants to an on-campus program who meet the academic (aptitude) requirements but who are not proficient in English. This offer of conditional admission will give you time to improve your English proficiency before you start classes at ASU. Your conditional admission offer is good for up to three semesters, during which time you must meet one of these requirements to begin your ASU experience.

Competency requirements

International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:

  • Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
  • Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).

Provide evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL 61)

Speciality

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Additional information

Program description

The BS program in health entrepreneurship and innovation provides a broad background in the principles of innovation, leadership, complexity science, change theory, collaboration and evidence-based decision-making to ensure that its graduates are prepared to manage implementation of innovation in the health care arena.

Through the use of evidence-based decision-making and leadership skills in interprofessional teams, students learn to tackle health care challenges using modern technology, public policy and communication. This unique program situates students at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling them to develop their own solutions to health challenges.

Program areas of emphasis:

  • develop competence in the design, application and testing of innovative processes and products
  • incorporate current trends with interprofessional teams
  • lead processes of innovation and transformation

The Bachelor of Science in health entrepreneurship and innovation is an attractive degree completion pathway for transfer students and students seeking to change their major, as well as incoming first-year students. Students should consult with an advisor to review the applicability of completed coursework and to review a degree completion plan.

Concurrent program options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

  • Aging, MS
  • Healthcare Innovation, MHI

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.

Global opportunities
Global experience 

Through study abroad, students majoring in health entrepreneurship and innovation are able to experience different health environments and deepen their understanding of innovative business and health care processes being used across the globe.

With more than 300 programs available to them, students can tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. The valuable heightened cultural competency, leadership, and critical thinking skills they acquire enhance their resumes and are applicable to any career choice.

Career opportunities

Graduates may be employed as:

  • entrepreneurs
  • health architects
  • health care administrators
  • health care strategists, advisors, project managers and administrators
  • health innovation consultants
  • health product and service managers
  • health system designers
  • intrapreneurs --- managers responsible for promoting innovative product development and marketing
  • public relations experts in health