Business of Healthcare and Life Sciences

4 credits

The course explores healthcare and life sciences through a business lens. The first part of the course introduces students to the concepts that shape healthcare as a business from the perspectives of each stakeholder—patients, providers, payers, industry, and government. The second part of the course allows students to critically examine current trends and opportunities for innovation and disruption in healthcare. Moreover, students will learn about career paths in this exciting space. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.