This course is designed for individuals with a keen interest in mastering the design, development, and implementation of digital technologies within the healthcare domain:

• Professionals in Health IT and Digital Health
• Project Managers in Healthcare
• Innovators and Design Thinkers
• Healthcare Administrators
• Individuals with a Background in User-Driven Innovation

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Acquire research-based theories, concepts, and approaches to effectively manage user-driven innovation processes.
• Develop project management skills specifically tailored to support user involvement in designing, developing, and implementing digital health projects.
• Gain insights into various technological innovation theories, concepts, methods, tools, perspectives, and strategies relevant to the healthcare context.
• Learn to identify, select, and apply project management tools, plan context-sensitive facilitation strategies, map user needs, and apply design-oriented and creative methods in co-creation with different stakeholders.
• Develop competencies to lead user involvement in digital health innovation projects, ensuring a user-centric approach.
• Reflect on stakeholder involvement and design methods framing technological design within the healthcare sector.

Seminar and exam dates

Teaching takes place online and at:

AAU SUND
Aalborg University, campus Aalborg East
Selma Lagerløft Vej 249
DK-9260 Gistrup

Precise locations at AAU Aalborg will be announced before the programme starts.

Apart from the tuition fee, other expenses should be anticipated for books, software, travel expenses and accommodation during seminars.

To be admitted, you must possess a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Technology, Data Science or related fields (or equivalent qualifications). Additionally, a minimum of two years of pertinent work experience in the industry is required.

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The course accommodates students on a first-come, first-served approach.

Exemption from Admission Requirements
Aalborg University may consider applicants without a relevant bachelor's degree on a case-by-case basis, provided they demonstrate academic qualifications equivalent to a relevant bachelor program.

However, the requirement for relevant professional experience remains non-negotiable.