Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Informatics Using Data Science

3 units

This course introduces students to entrepreneurship within the context of healthcare informatics and data science. Students will explore how data-driven technologies such as AI, machine learning, electronic health records, and digital health tools can be translated into viable healthcare solutions. The course emphasizes identifying real-world healthcare problems, evaluating market opportunities, and navigating the legal, ethical, and regulatory landscape of healthcare innovation. Through case studies, hands-on activities, and a team-based project, students will develop and pitch a healthcare informatics startup concept grounded in clinical, technical, and business considerations.