Master healthcare innovation management by harnessing data science and analytics to tackle today's healthcare challenges.
Presentation
The MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science is a two-year program, offering an option for direct entry into the second year. Delivered entirely in English, this degree is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. As digital healthcare and healthcare data science transform biological, medical, and business data into actionable information, new career opportunities emerge across hospitals, vaccine and pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, diagnostic companies, and consulting firms.
This program goes beyond traditional healthcare management and focuses on the management of innovation in healthcare. You’ll explore how cutting-edge technologies and innovative health solutions, including artificial intelligence and data science, are reshaping healthcare systems and patient outcomes worldwide.
Through real-world projects and close collaboration with industry leaders, you will develop the practical skills and strategic mindset needed to drive impactful change by transforming complex data into actionable insights within the healthcare ecosystem.
Whether your goal is to work in biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare consulting, the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science equips you to lead innovation in one of the world’s most vital and dynamic sectors.
Key points
- Expertise of a top business school and industry leaders
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, Merck, MAPATHO, AITH, etc.
- International and multidisciplinary experience
Study in Lyon, a major European healthcare hub, and spend 6 weeks in an international immersion program at our Shanghai campus to explore the world's healthcare innovation systems.
- Specialized curriculum in healthcare
Develop strong analytical, technical, and strategic skills through courses in AI, data science, and digital transformation tailored specifically to the healthcare sector.
- Career-driven learning paths
Practical, project-based learning and personalized support prepare you for diverse roles across the healthcare sector - whether in hospitals, pharmaceutical and vaccine companies, medtech, diagnostics, or consulting.
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.
Program
This MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science equips you with the mindset and skills to lead transformation in the healthcare sector. Combining health systems knowledge and innovation management with advanced expertise in data science, analytics, and AI, the program prepares you to turn data into actionable insights that drive meaningful change. Through international immersion, real-world projects, and a hands-on approach, you’ll develop the strategic and operational capabilities to improve processes, foster innovation, and shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Discover a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core knowledge of health systems, advanced data analytics, and entrepreneurial acumen - providing you with the practical expertise essential to tackle complex challenges and lead innovation in an increasingly digital healthcare environment. From foundational courses in Python, SQL, and AI ethics to immersive modules on healthcare ecosystems and intrapreneurship, you will acquire the multidisciplinary perspective needed to thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and medicine.
Year 1
Foundations of Health Systems
This module explores how health systems have evolved globally and how digital transformation is reshaping care delivery. You will examine the growing importance of patient-centric approaches, the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the structural complexities of public and private health systems. These foundations will help you better understand the environment in which innovation must operate.
- Evolution of health systems
- Digitalization in healthcare
- Patient centricity in healthcare
- AI ethics in healthcare
Fundamentals of Business
To drive innovation in healthcare, a solid understanding of business principles is essential. This component covers business model development, project management, finance, and corporate social responsibility. You'll gain the tools to assess the viability of healthcare innovations and lead projects that align with strategic, financial, and ethical goals.
- Business models
- Project management
- Business finance
- Corporate social responsibility
Fundamentals of Data Science
This module equips you with essential technical skills to analyze and interpret healthcare data. You'll learn Python programming, data visualization techniques, and the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a focus on real-world applications, you'll also be introduced to health-specific data science tools and methodologies to generate insights that drive better clinical and operational decisions.
- Health data science
- Python programming
- Data visualization
- Fundamentals of AI & machine learning
Leadership & Team Management
Innovation in healthcare is rarely a solo endeavor. This part of the program helps you develop the leadership skills and emotional intelligence needed to guide teams, foster collaboration, and navigate multicultural environments. Through practical workshops on collective intelligence, cross-cultural management, and career development, you’ll enhance your ability to lead change in complex, high-stakes settings.
- Leadership
- Collective intelligence
- Cross-cultural management
- Employability workshops
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
Health Ecosystems & Innovation
Dive into the complexity of healthcare ecosystems, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and MedTech industries. This module explores how innovation is embedded within global health systems, and how digital technologies - from connected devices to AI - are transforming healthcare delivery. You’ll gain a strategic understanding of the key players, economic models, and innovation dynamics shaping the sector.
- Business ecosystems – Pharma/MedTech
- Global health systems & economics
- Innovation in health systems
- Digital technologies in healthcare
Business Processes & Tools
This module equips you with advanced tools and methodologies to lead innovation and change in healthcare. You’ll deepen your expertise in project management, digital marketing, and consulting techniques while gaining proficiency in data management and information systems—essential capabilities for informed decision-making in a data-rich environment.
- Advanced project management
- Digital marketing & web analytics
- Consulting & decision making
- Data management & information systems
Advanced Data Science in Healthcare
Take your technical skills further with advanced training in AI, machine learning, and data analytics. You will also explore critical topics such as cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, and data governance. This rigorous module ensures you can responsibly manage sensitive health data while leveraging advanced analytical tools like SQL and Excel to extract value from complex datasets.
- Cybersecurity & IP rights
- Data governance
- Advanced AI & machine learning
- Advanced data analytics - Excel, SQL
Entre-/Intra-preneurship
Designed to foster both entrepreneurial spirit and innovation within organizations, this module encourages you to develop and pitch new solutions to real healthcare challenges. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, company-based projects, and a focus on early-stage innovation, you will learn how to initiate and scale impact-driven ventures in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving sector.
- Transforming Early Makers
- Healthcare entrepreneurship
- In-company projects
- Interdisciplinary track
International Immersion – Shanghai
Gain a global outlook through a six-week international immersion at emlyon’s Shanghai campus. You'll explore healthcare innovation within a different cultural and economic context and engage with companies and experts shaping China’s health sector.
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.
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.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include case studies, presentations, mock exercises, tests, etc.
CGE Accreditation: a mark of excellence
The Master of Science programs at emlyon business school are accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), a prestigious French association that recognizes academic excellence, rigorous admissions standards, and strong professional integration. This label guarantees that the MSc programs meet the highest national and international standards, offering students a high-quality education that is both academically rigorous and closely aligned with the expectations of the global job market. Being CGE-accredited also enhances the value of the degree, providing graduates with strong recognition among employers and institutions worldwide.
Career
Embarking on the Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science at emlyon business school offers comprehensive career support in healthcare innovation. This program combines healthcare management with business and data science courses, preparing you for roles such as Medical Affairs Advisor, Healthcare Strategy & Innovation Consultant or Health Data Scientist.
Main recruiters
- Accenture Life Science
- AstraZeneca
- Bayer
- BCG
- bioMérieux
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Cerba HealthCare
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Eurofins
- GSK
- IQVIA
- Johnson & Johnson
- McKinsey & Co
- Medtronic
- Merck
- Novartis
- Novo Nordisk
- Pierre Fabre
- Sanofi
- Servier
- Simon Kucher
- Takeda
- Vertex
Students are hired from companies in France and internationally.
These figures relate to the 18-month MSc in Health Management & Data Intelligence, based on the 2023 cohort.
About our Career Center
The Career Center provides continual support in identifying career goals and developing action plans. For more information, visit the Career Center page by clicking here.
Average starting salary:
€58,800
Targeted jobs
- Healthcare Strategy & Innovation Consultant
- Clinical Data Manager
- Innovation Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Medical Affairs Advisor
- Health Market Access Analyst
- Health Data Scientist
- Business Development Analyst
- Clinical Development Intern
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Ethical Data and AI Compliance Manager
Alumni network
As a future graduate, you will hold lifelong membership of emlyon business school alumni network, a network of near to 48,000 alumni covering more than 130 countries.
You will benefit from all services it offers, including the online assessment modules. Its members will help you further develop your career regardless of which stage you are at, by providing you with career development information, exchange business information with you and share their experience for you to build on.
Learn more about the alumni network by visiting the dedicated page here.
Admission
Are you eligible?
Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science:
- Admission in Year 1: 3-year Bachelor's degree
- Admission in Year 2: 4-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree
You can apply while being enrolled in the last year of the degree that makes you eligible for this program.
Admission Process
Next intake in September 2026
Start your application online or go to your applicant dashboard to complete your application file to join this MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open at the beginning of October 2025 (subject to availability).
Application deadline: emlyon business school may close applications earlier, if all the seats in the class are filled, as it happens every year for many of our Master of Science programs. Consequently, we do advise students to apply as early as possible to ensure they secure a seat in the program and maximize their chances!
Mandatory documents - all the documents provided need to be in English or French (except passport and identity card)
- A resume / CV in English
- A copy of an official and valid identity card or passport
- A certified copy of all degrees obtained in a higher education institution (in English or French)
- A proof of enrolment certificate for applicants currently enrolled in higher education
- A certified copy of your transcripts from the first year of your undergraduate education until now
Optional documents
- An official management aptitude test score: GMAT, GMAT online, GRE, TAGE MAGE, CAT
- An English proficiency test: TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, Duolingo
- Recommendation letters
We kindly remind you that :
GMAT and GRE tests are valid for 5 years
TAGE MAGE tests are valid for 2 years
CAT tests are valid for 1 year
English tests are valid for 2 years
Expected english level
A good level of English is paramount to succeed in the program.
We recommend that students apply only if they have a level of English equivalent to the C1 level. A C1 level is an experienced speaker. This means that you can understand long, demanding texts and grasp implicit meanings. Express yourself spontaneously and fluently without much searching for words.
Application fee
The application fee for the 2026 intake is set at €120, payable directly by credit card through the online application system.
- Students with a French CROUS grant are exempted from paying the application fee if they provide the final notice of allocation of this grant for the current academic year.
- High Level Athletes are also exempted from paying the application fee if they provide a sport resume validated by the director of the Sports department at emlyon business school. If this is your case, please contact Mr Mickaël ROMEZY: romezy@em-lyon.com.
emlyon business school uses a selection process which is in line with today's digital landscape and the practices of major international companies in their search for new talents.
Once your online application file is completed, you will be asked to go through the digital tests. Some key information:
- 1:30 hours long test
- To be done on a computer with a working webcam and a stable wifi connection
- Test includes cognitive exercices, motivation questions and professional role-play in a company setting
- Take the test alone in a quiet environment
- Test can only be taken once
How to best prepare for our digital test
The admissions board will review your application and your digital tests. You will receive an email as soon as possible to inform you that your results are available on your makersboard.
To complete your enrollment and secure your place in the program, you will have 10 calendar days after your admission results to sign the enrollment form on your makersboard and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit of €4,500.
Admission Statistics
The global acceptance rate for Masters of Science and Specialized Programs for the 2024 intake was 48.31% (admitted students on applicants rate).
Financing
Tuition fees
2-year course (entry into Y1): €38,500
The financing of tuition fees over two years breaks down as follows:
- 1st year: €13,750
- 2nd year: €24,750
1-year course (entry into Y2): €28,750
The tuition fees indicated above are valid for the 2026-2027 academic year.
All indicated fees include:
- Tuition
- Enrollment fees
- Career Center services during your program and for 3 years after graduation
- Several hours of individual career coaching during your program
- Lifelong membership of emlyon business school alumni network
Tuition fees do not include:
- Additional fees not payable to the institution, such as CVEC, student social security, sports club enrollment fees, the purchase of personal computer hardware or software, or the purchase of books other than course materials
- Optional courses or certifications
- Accommodation and travel expenses related to the program or work placement
How to finance your program?
As a socially responsible organization, emlyon business school helps students finance their MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science by offering scholarships up to 50%.
- Individual Scholarship
Open to all admitted candidates, regardless of their financial background. This scholarship considers a combination of factors such as academic excellence, diversity, and motivation. Applicants must submit the scholarship request form as part of their application file.
- Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based awarded for strong academic profiles:
10% scholarship for GMAT 700+ / GMAT Focus 645+ / GRE or Tage Mage equivalent
5% scholarship for GMAT 650+ / GMAT Focus 595+ / GRE or Tage Mage equivalent
Test scores can be submitted after admission, within a set deadline.
- Early Bird Scholarship
A 10% tuition reduction for candidates who apply during the first application session.
To find out more about the specifics of our scholarship policy and how to benefit from it, we invite you to contact your program advisor. To download the Scholarship Policy information, create or log onto your emlyon business school account.
emlyon business school and its partners are committed to investing in tomorrow’s entrepreneurial leaders by helping qualified students to further their education:
Campus France: discover some scholarship options available depending on your country of residence and your eligibility by clicking here.
Sanofi NextGen Scholarship: emlyon business school is a partner of Sanofi’s A Million Conversations, an initiative which includes the Sanofi NextGen Scholarship. The aim of Sanofi's global scholarship program is to support students from under-represented groups, who are often stereotyped or discriminated against because of their social background (young people from disadvantaged urban areas) or their disability status (young people with a recognised disability). To achieve this, Sanofi works closely with emlyon business school to award scholarships, promote diversity and help these students pursue careers in the healthcare sector. Selected students are awarded funding to cover partial tuition fees and living costs. They receive mentorship, leadership training, internship opportunities and future career opportunities at Sanofi. Eligibility conditions, which relate to socio-economic challenges and disabilities, are available upon request.
- Banking Partners: You may obtain a bank loan through emlyon business school financial partners only if you have a fiscal warrantor in France. If not, we advise you to obtain a loan in your country of origin before your arrival.
- Prodigy Finance loan opportunity: Applicants for the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science are eligible to apply for a student loan with Prodigy Finance. Learn more on how to apply for a Prodigy Finance loan by clicking here (please scroll down the page to read about the benefits and conditions). This opportunity is opened to Non-French students only.
- Lendwise loan opportunity: Lendwise is a student loan provider offering funding to international students at competitive interest rates. Learn more on how to apply for a Lendwise loan by clicking here. This opportunity is opened to Non-French students only.
Please note: Master of Science programs at emlyon business school, including the MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science, aren’t eligible for either the CROUS scholarships or the following financing schemes: FAFSA, FONGECIF, DIF, CPF or other funding from Pôle Emploi. For further information regarding potential state scholarships, we recommend you contact your region or your department, as some of them have specific scholarships available for students going to another department in France to study.
emlyon business school is committed to investing in tomorrow’s entrepreneurial leaders by helping qualified students to further their education. Reductions in tuition fees can be offered through needs-based scholarships and may, in certain cases, be granted in addition to guaranteed scholarships.
Student life
The Lyon Campus
Our campus in Lyon’s 7th arrondissement offers 30,000 m² of modern learning space, including areas for collaboration and student life. At the heart of the city’s academic and business scene, it fosters innovation, networking, and hybrid learning.
Student Life in Lyon
France’s second-largest student city, Lyon offers the perfect balance of academic, cultural, and social life. Whether you're exploring its historic districts or enjoying its famous cuisine, you’ll find Lyon both enriching and accessible.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the charm of Old Lyon, the scenic views from Fourvière Hill, and the lively riversides of the Rhône and Saône.
- The Capital of Gastronomy
From Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional bouchons, Lyon is a paradise for food lovers.
- A Student-Friendly City
With affordable living, excellent public transportation, and a welcoming international student community, Lyon is made for students. Plus, it’s easy to reach Paris, the Alps, the Côte d’Azur, and other European cities within hours.
I loved helping one person at a time, it was very rewarding. But I wanted to do something even bigger - that’s what brought me to France. I’m science-based, but the problem-solving skills that I learned from the program enabled me build other new skills. I’d never done tech, for example, but the program helped me learn how to do it. I’d never done marketing, but I had developed the critical thinking skills and independence to learn about it. I knew it was a pretty prestigious school, and I found a program that fit exactly what I was looking for. With how technology is developing, it’s important to focus on the future and set yourself up for success.
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.
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