Program Director

Dr. Carol Sabel
Office: CC-116
Phone: (414) 277-7338
Email: sabel@msoe.edu

Program Coordinator:

Beth Felch, M.S.
Office: S-338
Phone: (414) 277-7367
Email: felch@msoe.edu

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Innovation is a collaborative degree program between MSOE and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) that allows students to pursue either a direct-to-career or direct-to-graduate school pathway. The bachelor’s degree will prepare students to be future innovators and change agents in the health professions through systems thinking, effective teamwork and communication, and technology solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI). Graduates will assist in the development of products, solutions, and services that will positively impact the delivery and quality of care across the continuum of health. Students can advance directly into a graduate degree in areas such as biostatistics, public health, bioethics, global health, and precision medicine, or health professions such as healthcare administration, health management, data implementation, and community outreach. The program is grounded in the health sciences, advanced technologies, business principles, and innovation strategies that will also prepare students interested in medical school, nursing, pharmacy, or anesthesia assistance. The goal is to prepare future health professionals to be effective, ethical, and adaptable.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do at the time of graduation. These student outcomes relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program. The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Health Innovation program are as follows:

1. Model effective teamwork and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams of health professionals to drive innovative solutions
2. Apply systems thinking to analyze and design complex healthcare processes while addressing disparities and fragmentation in health systems
3. Utilize data science and AI tools to extract actionable insights that improve quality and safety in patient care and organizational performance
4. Integrate behavioral and social sciences to design human-centered innovations that promote health equity and address diverse population needs
5. Explain complex ideas clearly and ethically to diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, patients, technologists, and policymakers, using effective written and verbal communication skills
6. Lead value creation initiatives that leverage technology solutions to enhance care delivery, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes
7. Demonstrate ethical reasoning and decision-making in the development and use of advanced technologies within health settings
8. Value curiosity and lifelong learning to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies to innovate and continuously improve practices in health systems