Health Care Innovation, MHCI

The University of Pennsylvania's Master of Health Care Innovation is an online degree program that aims to develop current and future leaders in health care innovation through top-tier, engaging education. The interdisciplinary curriculum is taught by Penn faculty experts in the fields of health policy, operations management, behavioral economics, innovation methodology, and health equity. Students in this degree are mid-career health professionals who learn how to improve health care delivery.

For more information: https://improvinghealthcare.mehp.upenn.edu/program/master-health-care-innovation

Curriculum

Students in the Master of Health Care Innovation are required to complete 11 course units of coursework and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing with the program.
 
Core Requirements
HCIN 6000The American Health Care System1
HCIN 6010Health Care Operations1
Take the following multi-term course sequence:1
HCIN 6020A
Behavioral Economics and Decision Making
HCIN 6020B
Behavioral Economics and Decision Making
HCIN 6160Advancing Health Equity1
Take the following multi-term course sequence:1
HCIN 6013A
Addressing Challenges
HCIN 6013B
Addressing Challenges
HCIN 6070Translating Ideas into Outcomes1
HCIN 6170Leading Change in Health Care1
HCIN 6023Pitching Innovation1
Elective Courses
Select three HCIN electives3
Total Course Units11

Health Care Innovation Seminar Attendance

The MHCI Seminar is held annually in August. Students on the 2-year track are required to attend 2 Seminars, and students on the 3-year track are required to attend 3 Seminars. At Seminar, students attend faculty lectures, orientation sessions, interactive workshops, & networking events.
 

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.