Program Content for the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science
The Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science offered by emlyon business school is accessible after a Bachelor's degree minimum.
This program enables foreign or French students to acquire a high-level, specialized education in innovation management in the healthcare organizations with responsible use of data and digital technologies.
This program requires a professional mission at the end of the course for a minimal duration of 4 months (internship, VIE, fixed-term contract or permanent contract).
The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science is a multidisciplinary program designed to address the growing need for digital transformation in the healthcare sector. The ability to leverage data science and analytics is indispensable for driving innovation in an era where digital tools and technologies are redefining healthcare. This program equips students with a strong foundation in health systems and innovation management in healthcare, as well as with advanced technical skills in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The program design combines academic and experiential elements that will empower you to transform data into actionable insights, thereby leading innovation and process improvement in healthcare.
Webinar - Meet the Program Director and student ambassadors
Join Program Director Shaily Malik and the program ambassadors to discuss the changes in our Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science as well as having the chance to hear about the highlights of the first semester of classes directly from our current students.
📢 Webinar on November 15, at 1pm (Paris time) - Register now
Discover the program content for the academic year 2025-2026:
Year 1
First period
📅 October to March 📍 Lyon
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
📅 September to March 📍 Lyon with an international term in Shanghai
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 Healthcare
- 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 - September 📍 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.
Word of welcome
"Studying the healthcare sector is fascinating because it operates at the intersection of science, data, and human well-being. The healthcare systems are complex and challenging, where strict regulatory standards must be maintained while handling sensitive data. Our program aims to train professionals who not only have a deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and its stakeholders but also possess the ability to manage and interpret complex health data. The program will empower you with expert technical, social, and ethical expertise that are crucial for the data-driven transformation of the healthcare sector."
Shaily Malik - Program Director
Support from leading companies
The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science program is supported by several leading healthcare consulting firms, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, startups, and public sector organizations by contributing to program courses, special lectures and interactive workshops: EY, Alcimed, Urgo, Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck, MAPATHO, AITH, etc.
Healthcare ecosystem in Lyon
Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long entrepreneurship tradition. The School is part of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering. emlyon business school’s new campus is located in the 7th district of Lyon (Gerland), the epicentre of life sciences in Lyon, a hub of research, development and production for biotechnologies and healthcare, host to a range of international institutions and companies (International Agency for Research on Cancer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sanofi Vaccines, Viatris, the WHO Academy, etc.). Among other schools, universities, and research units, emlyon business school is an associate member of Lyonbiopole competitive cluster, a catalyst in the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
Assessments
Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.