The Minor in Health Sciences Entrepreneurship offers students in-depth knowledge and practical skills at the intersection of entrepreneurship and the health sciences field. This interdisciplinary program is designed to equip students with the tools and mindset necessary to drive innovation, develop sustainable healthcare ventures, and address emerging challenges in the healthcare industry. Students can explore the unique opportunities and complexities associated with starting and managing businesses in healthcare. The minor provides an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship principles, business development strategies, and the specific dynamics of the healthcare landscape. By combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences, the program focuses on skills and attitude development required to identify unmet needs, create viable solutions, and navigate the regulatory and ethical considerations that shape the healthcare industry.
The minor is designed to complement a range of majors within the health sciences field, including healthcare administration, biomedical sciences, nursing, public health, and related disciplines. A Minor in Health Sciences Entrepreneurship can enrich the knowledge and skill of students pursuing careers as healthcare entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs within existing healthcare organizations, consultants, or leaders driving innovation and change in the healthcare industry.
The minor is designed for students who wish to emerge with a unique skill set that combines entrepreneurial thinking, healthcare expertise, and business acumen, positioning them to make a positive impact on healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and the future of the healthcare industry.
The minor consists of three required courses and one elective course. Up to two courses from other major and minor requirements may apply to this minor.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HLTH 2500 | Entrepreneurship in Health Sciences | 4 |
| HLTH 2550 | Product Design, Development, and Innovation in Health Science | 4 |
| PHMD 2350 | Healthcare Systems 1 | 3-4 |
| or PHTH 1260 | The American Healthcare System |
| or PHTH 1261 | Comparative Healthcare Systems |
Elective Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 3-4 |
| Marketing Strategies for Startups | |
| Business Model Design and Innovation | |
| Design Thinking for Startups | |
| Entrepreneurial Venture Growth Strategies | |
| Global Social Enterprise | |
| Innovation! | |
| Industry Disruption and Corporate Transformation | |
| Introduction to Marketing | |
| Community and Public Health | |
| Community and Public Health - Global | |
| Healthcare Policy and Administration | |
| Economic Perspectives on Health Policy | |
GPA Requirement
Students are required to have an overall grade-point average of 2.000 or higher.
Credit Requirement
15 semester hours required
