AEM 4335 - Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Perspectives and Controversies

Spring (weeks 8-14). 1.5 credits. Letter grades only.

R. Karpman.

The course will introduce students to various perspectives and controversies regarding entrepreneurship in a unique market segment, healthcare. Utilizing a case based approach; students will gain an understanding of how healthcare differs from other business sectors, how opportunities are identified within different sectors of healthcare, and other issues including cost control and regulation. The course will assist students from multiple disciplines in determining whether healthcare entrepreneurship may be a suitable choice in their career future.

Outcome 1: Differentiate the economic factors involved in healthcare compared to other business segments.

Outcome 2: Develop creative thinking skills.

Outcome 3: Interpret the needs and opportunities among healthcare sectors.

Outcome 4: Create opportunities in the global healthcare sector.

Outcome 5: Determine the costs associated with new technologies.

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