The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
9 November 2023
9 weeks, online
5–8 hours per week
Our participants tell us that taking this programme together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistTuition assistance is live as per below schedule. The full programme fee is £1280 as of the start date.
Digital transformation is driving innovation in healthcare, creating new models and cultures and enhancing processes and user experiences. Yet with so many disparate sectors and providers – from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and hospitals to health insurers and regulatory authorities – the path to transformation will be as complex as the industry itself. To get there, today’s healthcare leaders must understand new technologies in healthcare and how they can be harnessed to rethink the way services are designed and delivered.
Digital Transformation in Healthcare is a 9-Week programme from Imperial College Business School Executive Education that’s designed to provide these insights. Through an expansive exploration of the core technologies enabling digital transformation in healthcare and the trends, challenges and opportunities they present, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to strategise your own implementation plans and ensure their success.
The Digital Transformation in Healthcare programme is designed for:
The programme offers an expansive exploration of the core technologies that support digital transformation in healthcare. At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
The global digital health market size is expected to reach $430.53 billion in 2022, up from US$145.57 billion in 2021, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9 per cent.
Enhanced customer satisfaction and engagement were the top digital transformation priorities for 92 per cent of health system leaders in a 2021 survey.
A full 93 "per cent of healthcare organisations already have a digital transformation strategy or are working to create one.
Hands-on simulation activity using the Simul8 platform
Knowledge check activities, discussions and reflection activities to validate the understanding of key concepts
Live office hours with learning facilitators
Reflect on your learnings during the programme, and build a customised playbook
Learn from a diverse cohort of peers
Meet the faculty and get an overview of the programme, including certificate requirements, the learning platform and support resources.
Dive into how technology can change the future of the healthcare industry.
Examine platform models in healthcare and other industries.
Contemplate the meaning of ‘digital transformation’ within healthcare organisations, focussing on hospitals.
Understand the changing role of hospitals within healthcare systems, including the relationship between hospitals and out-of-hospital care.
Zero in on digital transformation in primary care and the out-of-hospital care sector.
Discover how the growth of digital innovation results in patients who are more knowledgeable and empowered, leading to rising expectations of healthcare services.
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated important digitalisation trends, which were already beginning to take effect in the industry, despite drug organisations often being seen as laggards when it comes to digital transformation.
Review the changing needs of health insurance in light of scientific developments in genetic data and disease risk prediction.
Learn about government and regulatory perspectives on key digital health issues.
Meet the faculty and get an overview of the programme, including certificate requirements, the learning platform and support resources.
Zero in on digital transformation in primary care and the out-of-hospital care sector.
Dive into how technology can change the future of the healthcare industry.
Discover how the growth of digital innovation results in patients who are more knowledgeable and empowered, leading to rising expectations of healthcare services.
Examine platform models in healthcare and other industries.
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated important digitalisation trends, which were already beginning to take effect in the industry, despite drug organisations often being seen as laggards when it comes to digital transformation.
Contemplate the meaning of ‘digital transformation’ within healthcare organisations, focussing on hospitals.
Review the changing needs of health insurance in light of scientific developments in genetic data and disease risk prediction.
Understand the changing role of hospitals within healthcare systems, including the relationship between hospitals and out-of-hospital care.
Learn about government and regulatory perspectives on key digital health issues.
Having the opportunity to simulate healthcare scenarios by changing different care parameters can provide an illuminating look at the effect digital innovations can have on healthcare outcomes.
Throughout this programme, you will:
James Barlow
Loy Lobo
James Barlow
Professor, Technology and Innovation Management (Healthcare) Member, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation, Imperial College Business School
James Barlow is a Professor of Technology and Innovation Management (Healthcare) at Imperial College Business School and a member of the School's Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation. Previous appointments include Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex (SPRU) and the Policy Studies Institute. He was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Professor Barlow has worked on healthcare innovation issues for 25 years. He is particularly interested in the challenges innovators, companies and healthcare organisations face in ensuring their innovations become embedded in everyday practice, and in the policy and other mechanisms to facilitate this. He has led many research projects in the UK and abroad, including extensive work on the development and introduction of remote care technologies such as telehealth. He also advises and consults for government, healthcare services and companies from the health technology and construction sectors.
Professor Barlow current teaching practice includes undergraduate, MSc, MBA and executive education courses at Imperial College London, MSc and MBA courses at ESSEC (Paris), and an executive education programme on healthcare innovation management with Copenhagen Business School and IESE Barcelona. He is a frequent guest speaker on executive education programmes across the world. He has successfully supervised many doctoral students.
Professor Barlow is an associate director of research for Imperial College Health Partners and a member of the management team for the NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit. He also sits on several advisory boards, including AGE-WELL Canada, Deloitte Healthcare Innovation Observatory, and the International Academy for Design and Health. He is also a Carl Bennet Visiting Professor at Halmstad University (Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning), Sweden, and an Honorary Professor at University College London (Bartlett Real Estate Institute).
He has published widely in leading journals including Organization Science, Research Policy, Health Affairs, Social Science & Medicine, California Management Review, and the Bulletin of the WHO. His latest book is Managing Innovation in Healthcare, published in January 2017.
Loy Lobo
Digital Health Strategist and Innovator at Wegyanik and Independent Consultant/Director President, Digital Health Council, The Royal Society of Medicine, London
Loy Lobo is an experienced innovator and leader in healthcare. Over the past decade he has taken a number of healthcare innovations from concept to market. He has launched a UK social enterprise startup in Wellness, and was the founder of the telehealth business at BT Global Health. In his last role at BT, he was the Director of Strategy and Innovation for Global Health.
In 2014, Loy Lobo set up Wegyanik, a health innovation company that applies design thinking, digital technologies, and decision sciences to create the health and care services we require now and for the future. Wegyanik is developing markets, scaling up innovations and influencing whole system change in health and care services. He is experienced in the application of systems thinking and simulation modelling and is applying these techniques to accountable care and value-based healthcare opportunities.
Loy Lobo is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in London where he serves on its Digital Health Council as President. He is a Visiting Researcher at Imperial College Business School. He has also served on a number of high-profile government panels and academic collaborations to promote the adoption of technology and decision science in healthcare. He currently supports the NHS Innovation Accelerator and was a mentor on the London Mayor’s International Business Growth Programme. He is a Non-Executive Director of an NHS Foundation Trust. Prior to working exclusively in Healthcare, Loy Lobo worked for 11 years at Accenture leading technology enabled business transformation programmes for multi-national companies in 10 different industries.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
Additionally, successful completion of the programme will confer Associate Alumni status, enabling participants to join the active community of Imperial College London learners.
Imperial College Business School Executive Education is collaborating with online education provider Emeritus to offer online programmes. This allows us to broaden access in a collaborative and innovative format that stays true to our distinctive methods of learning, content and outstanding quality.
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the programme web page, all programmes are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 per cent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry and geography—leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back at this programme web page or email us to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on programme activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 per cent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life.
This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass. Participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social networking platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count towards a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you can view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learnings.
The programme fee is noted at the top of this programme web page and usually referenced in the programme brochure as well.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your programme advisor or email us for details.
Yes! Please email us with the details of the programme you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific programme you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
You may request a full refund within seven days of your payment or 14 days after the published start date of the programme, whichever comes later. If your enrolment had previously been deferred, you will not be entitled to a refund. Partial (or pro-rated) refunds are not offered. All withdrawal and refund requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
After the published start date of the programme, you have until the midpoint of the programme to request to defer to a future cohort of the same programme. A deferral request must be submitted along with a specified reason and explanation. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrolment and are subject to availability of other cohorts scheduled at our discretion. This will not be applicable for deferrals within the refund period, and the limit of one deferral per enrolment remains. All deferral requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
Flexible payment options available.