My program
emlyon business school has developed a wide range of MSc in programs that will help you acquire the skills to navigate the minefield of information at your disposal, develop a critical, forward-thinking approach, adopt a lifelong commitment to learning and, in doing so, make you eminently more employable and sharpen your ability to bounce back from adversity.
The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science will provide you with powerful methodologies for leading innovative and collaborative projects, a solid knowledge of global healthcare systems, and data science skills, including AI, machine learning, and programming. This program will equip you with the expertise to tackle complex healthcare challenges and transform data into actionable insights that can transform patient care and operational efficiency.
How will the program be structured?
Year 1
First period
📅 October to March 📍 Lyon
The first period is dedidacted to the following disciplines:
Foundations of Health Systems
- Evolution of health systems
- Digitalization in healthcare
- Patient centricity in healthcare
- AI ethics in healthcare
Fundamentals of Business
- Business models
- Project management
- Business finance
- Corporate social responsibility
Fundamentals of Data Science
- Health data science
- Python programming
- Data visualization
- Fundamentals of AI & machine learning
Leadership & Team Management
- Leadership
- Collective intelligence
- Cross-cultural management
- Employability workshops
Second period
📅 April to August 📍 Anywhere in the world
Optional internship
A 4-6 month internship is optional in the first year of the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science, and mandatory in the second year.
Year 2
First period
📅 October to March 📍 Lyon with an international term in Shanghai
The first period is dedidacted to the following disciplines:
Health Ecosystems & Innovation
- Business ecosystems – Pharma/MedTech
- Global health systems & economics
- Innovation in health systems
- Digital technologies in healthcare
Business Processes & Tools
- Advanced project management
- Digital marketing & web analytics
- Consulting & decision making
- Data management & information systems
Advanced Data Science in Health Care
- Cybersecurity & IP rights
- Data governance
- Advanced AI & machine learning
- Advanced data analytics - Excel, SQL
Entre-/Intra-preneurship
- Transforming Early Makers
- Healthcare entrepreneurship
- In-company projects
- Interdisciplinary track
International term 📍 Shanghai
🌏 Benefit from an international experience in Shanghai, for a truly global perspective!
To explore the world's healthcare innovation systems, you will spend 6 weeks in an international immersion program at our Shanghai campus.
The Global Healthcare Industry Center (GHIC) at emlyon business school serves as an international think-tank for the healthcare sector. It draws on the expertise of emlyon business school professors in marketing, human resources, organization, and finance, along with the emlyon business school Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Management (AIM). GHIC is dedicated to exploring the business ecosystem of the healthcare industry and aims to be a global platform for open research and innovation.
Second period
📅 April to August 📍 Anywhere in the world
Professional experience (4-6 months)
Professional mission
A 4-6 months internship or professional experience is mandatory in the second year of the program and is a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge to test and acquire tangible experience in the healthcare sector.
Thesis
The thesis is an analytical work on a topic relevant in the healthcare context and may be related to the professional experience gained during your professional mission. This is a great opportunity for you to research a subject which is not only of particular interest, but which has the potential to contribute powerfully to your personal and professional development.