Healthcare Innovation
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Overview

Are you interested in healthcare, but don't want to attend a clinical program? The Healthcare Innovation emphasis focuses on the strategic decision-making needed to lead innovation in healthcare operations. 

Through the Integrated Studies program, gain expertise in coordinating healthcare within the following settings:

  • Government
  • Acute care
  • Outpatient
  • Community
  • Nursing or residential facilities
  • Entrepreneurial health facilities

This multidisciplinary program blends instruction in the Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Technology. Career opportunities for BIS degree graduates include: 

  • Operational support
  • Program consultation and management
  • Quality and regulatory assurance
  • Staff development
  • Recruitment
  • Client retention
  • Healthcare coaching
  • Grant writing
  • Medical device and pharmaceutical sales

Additional information

  • Job Growth Projection
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics listed medical and health services manager as the right fastest growing occupation. Within the state of Kansas, these managers rank #12 on the top 20 high-demand, high-wage jobs. The median annual wage for experienced professionals in this sector is 85K.

About Interdisciplinary Programs Department

Combining two or more areas of study, interdisciplinary studies programs give our students more flexibility in choosing their coursework. If you know exactly what you want to do or want to explore how your different interests connect, earn your BIS degree. An interdisciplinary studies degree is the best way to meet your personal and professional goals.

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