Master in Healthcare Innovation, MHI

Students in the MHI in Healthcare Innovation program learn how to create and sustain cultures of innovation in health care 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 Master of Healthcare Innovation is to prepare students to lead processes of innovation and transformation.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

Study method

Online

STEM-OPT option

Not available

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation offers innovative, nationally-recognized nursing and interprofessional education that is accessible, inclusive and learner-centered. Edson College ranks #6 for its Doctor of Nursing Practice in Gerontology (#26 DNP overall) by U.S. News & World Report (2024).

Edson Learning Enterprise partners with healthcare organizations, community groups and professional bodies to enhance local healthcare education and training. Edson College has a strong partnership with Mayo Clinic, involving clinical placements, the ASU MedTech Accelerator and community initiatives.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at home university

HCI 538: Innovation and the Individual

HCI 540: Understanding and Applying Principles of Evidence-Based Practice

HCI 542: Systems Thinking in a Complex Environment

HCI 544: Information Technology (IT) for Health Care Innovation

Courses at ASU

Required Core (2)

HCI 561: Innovation Methods (2)

Electives (3 credit hours)

Other Requirements (17 credit hours)

HCI 548: Advanced Principles and Concepts of Innovation (3)

HCI 550: Health Care Policy and Innovation (3)

HCI 552: Financing for Innovation (3)

HCI 563: Capstone: Final Innovation Project (5)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured courses

Advanced Principles and Concepts of Innovation

In this course, you’ll explore and analyze the innovation in complex systems, focusing on developing specific skills for successful innovations.

Financing for Innovation

In this course, you’ll learn about health care economics. You’ll also develop the budgeting, planning and management skills necessary to facilitate management decision-making and writing for business.

Health Care Policy and Innovation

In this course, you’ll learn about the political, organizational and economic dimensions of health care policy with emphasis on strategies for innovative policy and practice.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

In the master’s in Healthcare Innovation, MHI, you’ll develop competence in the design, application and testing of innovative processes and products, with a primary focus on preparing to lead processes of innovation and transformation. You’ll also learn how to create and sustain cultures of innovation in health care from multiple perspectives, such as communication, entrepreneurship, financing, remodeling system infrastructures, technology and policy-making, use of evidence in decision-making.

Average Salary of Edson College Undergraduates: $62,832 compared to national average of $50,253 USD
Average Salary of Edson College Graduates: $98,481 compared to national average of $66,367 USD

Health Administration

Healthcare Consultants

Health Information Technicians

Health Technologists

Medical and Health Service Managers

Program Start	Application Deadline
Spring A start (January)	16/12/2024
Spring B start (March)	17/02/2025
Summer start (May)	21/04/2025
Fall A start (August)	01/08/2024
Fall B start (October)	18/09/2025