Online Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Graduate Certificate

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Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare is designed for healthcare professionals who want to lead, innovate, and redefine the future of healthcare. This program teaches entrepreneurial thinking, strategic management, and innovation, empowering students to identify opportunities for improvement within healthcare systems and transform them into actionable business solutions.

From developing a comprehensive business plan to incorporating cutting-edge technologies like AI, this program equips students with the tools to launch their own ventures or drive transformative change within existing organizations. With a foundation in servant leadership and clinical insights, the certificate bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and business strategy, preparing graduates to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Students can choose to complete the certificate program on its own or pursue a master’s degree in Integrative Health by adding two additional certificate programs: Health Coaching and Wellness and Innovation and Fundamentals of Integrative Healthcare.

What is Integrative Health?

Integrative health takes a comprehensive approach to healthcare, blending traditional medical practices with complementary therapies to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This approach emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship and leverages a range of conventional and alternative therapies to promote optimal health and healing. Practitioners work closely with patients to create personalized care plans that address the root causes of illness, incorporating modalities such as nutrition, mindfulness, acupuncture, and more.

What to Expect from the Program

Hands-On Learning:
- Develop a detailed business plan for a healthcare startup venture, culminating in an opportunity to pitch to local business owners or investors.
- Complete a 40-hour capstone clinical experience during the final course.
- Gain real-world insights through a shadowing experience with a local entrepreneur in your community.
Innovative Coursework:
- Innovative Tech Tools: Learn to incorporate emerging technologies like AI into healthcare business development and operations.
- Servant Leadership: Explore leadership principles and their application to healthcare innovation.
Mentorship and Networking: Receive guidance from experienced faculty, including program director Dr. Alesha Logan, an accomplished healthcare entrepreneur and CEO of a direct primary care clinic.
Flexible Format: Designed to fit the needs of working professionals, this program combines online learning with immersive, real-world experiences.

Why Choose Indiana Wesleyan University?

First-of-its-Kind Program: Be part of a pioneering program that uniquely combines clinical expertise with business acumen for healthcare entrepreneurship.
Faith-Based Perspective: Learn how to lead and innovate with integrity, grounded in Christian values.
Expert Faculty Leadership: Gain insights from healthcare innovators like Dr. Alesha Logan, who brings practical entrepreneurial experience to the classroom.
Real-World Impact: Prepare to implement and lead sustainable innovations that improve healthcare outcomes.
Transformative Education: Witness your ideas evolve from concepts to actionable strategies with the mentorship of supportive faculty and peers.

Who Should Consider This Program?

This program is ideal for:

Healthcare Professionals: RNs, NPs, MDs, pharmacists, PTs/OTs, health coaches, LCSWs, counselors, and others looking to innovate within their field or start their own ventures.
Career-Changers: Perfect for those stepping away from traditional bedside or hospital-based roles, offering the skills to become solopreneurs or independent business owners.
Displaced Healthcare Workers: Designed for professionals who left the field post-COVID and are ready to reimagine their role in healthcare.
Visionary Leaders: Individuals eager to leverage cutting-edge technologies and develop solutions that drive transformative change in healthcare.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.

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Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

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Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

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Distinguished Faculty

Dr. Alesha Logan

Program Leader

“As faculty members, we are committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit within each healthcare professional. Our program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to innovate and lead in the healthcare industry. We believe in empowering our students to not only envision a better future for healthcare but to actively create it.”

Tuition & Aid

12 Credit Hours

$499/ Credit Hour

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You Will Study in this Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Graduate Certificate Program?

The curriculum for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare graduate certificate covers:

Comprehension of the unique challenges and opportunities within the healthcare sector, including regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and technological advancements
Application of entrepreneurial thinking and strategic management principles to pursue opportunities for innovation and improvement within healthcare systems
Development of innovative solutions to address pressing issues in healthcare delivery, such as improving patient outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs
Evaluating the feasibility and sustainability of healthcare innovation initiatives, considering factors such as market demand, financial viability, and organizational capabilities
Exemplifying servant leadership characteristics and ethical decision making to motivate, engage, and holistically care for clients and teams

After Graduation

Potential Careers

Health coaching
Developing your own practice
Enhancing your practice with integrative health services

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission to majors begins with submission of required application forms and official transcripts of previous college and university studies.

Original transcript from the undergraduate degree granting institution and institution where graduate courses have been taken.

Criteria for regular admission:

B.A. or B.S. degree in a health care field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Undergraduate grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of the Graduate Biology Certificate curriculum.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

Transform Your Vision into Reality

Join Indiana Wesleyan University’s Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare and become a leader in health innovation. Whether you’re ready to launch your own healthcare venture or bring groundbreaking solutions to your organization, this program provides the tools, mentorship, and network you need to succeed.

The future of healthcare entrepreneurship starts with you. Let us help you bring your vision to life!

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