Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. This program prepares students to lead change in health systems and patient care by providing foundational knowledge and skills in areas such as change theory, collaboration, evidence-based decision making, leadership, and the principles of innovation.

Program Details

• Total classes: 20
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Degree Questions

The program is designed to answer questions about the Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BAS) degree, including:

• What are the program requirements?
• What are the career opportunities available to graduates?
• How does the program prepare students for leadership roles in health care?

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes courses such as:

• HCI 311: Health Innovation: Foundational Concepts
• HCI 313: Philosophy of Science in Health Care: Understanding Paradigms of Health and Healing
• HCI 344: Management and Leadership in Health Organizations
• HCI 412: Transforming Health Care: A Systems Perspective for Innovation
• HCI 421: Health Care Policy: The Innovator's View
• HCI 425: Facilitating Innovation to Achieve Outcomes
• HCI 428: Technology: A Tool to Advance Innovation in Health Care

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue entrepreneurial, managerial, and administrative roles requiring both strategic thinking and innovative action within health care. Career opportunities include:

• Business Analyst
• CEO
• Customer Service Manager
• General Manager (GM)
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Office Manager

Admission Requirements

To apply to the program, students must have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have earned an AAS from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the program can be estimated using the tuition calculator. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

About the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. The college has:

• 26+ undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs online
• 334 faculty members
• $59 million+ in research expenditures
• 7,000+ students

Faculty Accomplishments

The faculty members at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation have accomplished:

• Fulbright Senior Scholar
• National faculty nursing awards
• Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving
• Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association

Additional Information

The program can also be completed as part of an Accelerated Master's program, which allows students to earn a master's degree in as little as one year after completing their undergraduate degree. Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Health Care Innovation
• Master of Science in Aging

The program is designed to prepare students for health care leadership positions across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students will be equipped for roles that involve change management and implementing technological innovations.