Health Data Science
Requirements
This program is suitable for attendees at all executive levels who are working in the rapidly evolving fields of life science innovation, pharmaceutical and device research, health tech investment and other related industries.
Overview
Today, individual and population health can be significantly transformed by using digital tools. Health data science is an emerging discipline within the field, arising at the intersection of statistics, computer science, and health. It can generate data-driven solutions through better comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from big data.
Delving into the world of algorithms and analytics, this program explores the various technologies and techniques that are used every day around the world in amplifying the ability of healthcare data to provide value to large enterprises in a variety of sectors. The learning objectives will be driven by the needs of executives around how to apply data science in healthcare and life sciences today.
To learn more about this program, please contact Co-Director Stan Kachnowski at swk16@gsb.columbia.edu.
Delivered in collaboration with
“We are at an inflection point in healthcare, with more data points accumulating in the industry than ever before. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the virtualization of the healthcare system, bringing about a much-needed revolution in remote patient devices as well as the capturing, storing, analyzing, and visualizing of data. This has led to a transformation for machine learning, more commonly coined as artificial intelligence, resulting in the rapid growth of health data sciences. This program will provide a treatment for the definition, delineations, and details of technologies as well as techniques for executives to facilitate the incorporation of health data science into their organization.”
Stan Kachnowski
Director of the Digital Health Program Series
Impact
Data science in healthcare can save lives by predicting the probability that patients will suffer from certain diseases, providing AI-powered medical advice in rural and remote areas in underserved communities, customizing therapies for different patient profiles, or assisting in finding cures to cancer, AIDS, Ebola, and other terminal diseases.
Key learning outcomes from the program are:
- Understand the terms, techniques, and technologies driving data science in healthcare and life sciences today
- Learn about the landscape of artificial intelligence in healthcare innovation in times of COVID-19
- Explore the major tasks for which machine learning is used and compare and contrast approaches for machine learning in healthcare
- Learn about key concepts in predictive analytics and machine learning and its applications
- Understand how the use of predictive analytics in healthcare can boost performance on a range of measures while also maximizing resources
- See how data availability, improving computational power, and designing of digital- and data-centric organizations have fostered more effective data-driven business decisions
- Develop your knowledge of various statistical tools and its applications to build skills for statistical inference of business data
- Explore case studies on how data collected during routine patient care can inform precision medicine efforts for the population at large
Upon completion of this program, you will earn three credits towards a Certificate with select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn more.
Program Structure
The program currently takes place in a live online format and uses a combination of online tools, interactive lectures, case studies, and online workshops for individuals and groups.
You’ll learn in a high-touch, intimate setting from a range of academic and industry experts. Sessions are taught by Columbia Business School professors, digital health practitioners, and business leaders, supplemented by sessions with colleagues from various fields and industries.
Sessions include:*
- Introduction to Health Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
- Leveraging Predictive Analytics
- Digital Strategies for Operational Excellence
- Case Studies in Precision Medicine
- Managerial Statistics
- Business Analytics and Data Science
- Applying Data Science Tools and Techniques to Optimize Managed Care Performance
- The Importance of Data Visualization as the Last Mile of the Health Data Science Marathon
- Real-World Evidence for Innovative Solutions
- Verily Panel: Strides in Digital Health during a Pandemic
- Pharma’s Role in Value-Based Healthcare
- Applications of Data Science in Health Plans
*Sessions are subject to change.
For a complete program schedule download the agenda.
Faculty
Assaf Zeevi
Kravis Professor of Business, Columbia Business School
Assaf Zeevi is a Kravis Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. His research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of operations research, data science, and AI. He has been developing theory and algorithms for machine learning and overseeing their translation to industry implementations. His work has found applications in online retail, healthcare analytics, dynamic pricing, recommender systems, and online marketplaces. He is a member of several scientific advisory boards for startup companies in the high technology sector. Assaf received his BSc and MSc (Cum Laude) from the Technion in Israel and his PhD from Stanford University in 2001. He has held visiting positions at Stanford University, the Technion, and Tel Aviv University.
Stan Kachnowski
Professor of Health Information Management in the division of Policy and Management at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University
Professor Stan Kachnowski, PhD MPA CSEP, an Oxford-trained researcher, has taught over 5,000 students from Columbia University, IIT-Delhi, and Quinnipiac College. His teaching and research over the past 25 years include educating graduate-level and executive students on four continents and conducting extensive studies on the efficacy and diffusion of digital health, including electronic data capture, ePRO, wearables, and predictive algorithms.
Kachnowski has authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and presentations for national and international journals and societies in digital health development, management, and diffusion. He was selected as a fellow to CHIME in 1998. In 2003, he received a letter of commendation for teaching excellence from the dean of the School of Public Health at Columbia University. Professor Kachnowski was named a fellow to England’s Royal Society of Medicine for his research demonstrating the outcomes effectiveness of using the Palm Pilot in managing haemophilia patients in 2005. Professor Kachnowski has received grant funding from a wide-ranging groups of sponsors, including over a dozen nations, AARP, WHO, USAID, Gates and Dell Foundations, and most of the top 20 global life science companies. Over the past 25 years, he has also served as interim CTO for life science organizations, including Eyetech and Oncology.com. He currently serves on the board of directors for Oursmedicina, The Hudson Center for Health Equity, and Aptus Health.
Professor Kachnowski holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Vermont and a Doctorate from the University of Oxford and is an alumnus of Columbia Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Participant Profile
Health Data Science is designed for executives working in the rapidly evolving fields of life science innovation, pharmaceutical and device research, health tech investment, and other related industries. This program empowers participants to understand the complex digital health landscape and to both identify and capture meaningful opportunities to generate new value for both their organizations and customers.
Columbia Business School alumni and up to four of their colleagues are eligible for a 25 percent tuition benefit for this program. More on the Alumni Tuition Benefit.
Questions
Certification
I’m interested in the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE), how do I get started?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, you’ll be able to customize a unique learning experience by selecting programs that best interest you and are most suited for your needs. Any completed program, regardless of format (live online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence.
Which programs qualify for the CIBE?
Any completed executive education program, regardless of format (live-online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence. Partner programs will also count towards the certificate.
Which programs do not qualify for 25 percent tuition benefit?
- Advanced Management Program
- Executive Development Program
- Developing Black Leaders in Financial Services
- Strategic Wealth Manager
- Global Banking Program: Fintech, Digital, and Analytics
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Venture Capital Private Equity
- Digital Business Leadership Program
- Executive Program in Management
What programs are considered partner programs?
Executive education programs developed and administered with our educational partners, bring the best of our combined knowledge, thought leadership, resources, and expertise. Kindly find a list of our partners here on our partnership page.
What are the costs of the certificate?
There’s no set cost associated with the certificate path since you’re able to customize your learning journey with in-person and online programs (price will vary depending on the program type and length).
Are there any tuition assistance or scholarships?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, we offer non-degree and non-credit-based professional development programs to the global business community. As our programs are non-degree and non-credit, they do not qualify for financial aid.
How are CIBE credits determined?
Credits for a program are determined by the program duration and total learning hours.
Where do I find information on the credit value for a program?
You will find this information on each program page. Credits range from 0.5 credits – 26 credits per program.
How do I get enrolled in the CIBE?
Your certificate journey will start with your first program, and you have 4 years to complete your CIBE. You may register for any of our executive education programs on each program page. You may enroll using the “Enroll Now” button, and the application process should take 5-10 minutes.
How do I receive credits?
You are required to fully attend a program and complete all necessary coursework in order to receive CIBE credits. Credits are only awarded after you complete a program.
How do I check the status of my Certificate completion?
Kindly reach out to a Learning Solutions representative for any questions on the status of your CIBE credit count.
Do CIBE credits expire?
Credits are only valid for four years (Please note: While we are not able to offer in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration to complete the programming has been extended to five years.). If you have not completed your CIBE within four years, we will only count non-expired credits towards your CIBE credit total.
Does the Certificate in Business Excellence expire?
Your Certificate in Business Excellence does not expire. Once you become a certificate recipient, you will join the greater alumni community at Columbia Business School.
I’ve reached 18 CIBE credits, what’s next?
Congratulations! You should receive a digital copy of your certificate at the end of your program. If you do not receive a copy from your program manager, kindly contact your Learning Solutions representative or your program manager for next steps.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
Yes, all certificate recipients will receive a physical plaque. If you completed your last CIBE credits through an online or live online program, you will receive a plaque in the mail. We will ask for you to provide us with your preferred mailing address and our vendor will ship the plaque directly to you. We kindly ask for your patience as the processing time takes a few weeks. Please contact your program manager for the status of your plaque. If you completed your last CIBE credits through an in-person program, you will receive a plaque at the end of the program.
How do I get access to my alumni benefits?
Once you complete your CIBE, we kindly ask for your patience as we process your alumni credentials. The processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks long.
Can I refer colleagues to the Certificate in Business Excellence?
If you are a certificate holder, you may sponsor up to four colleagues each year for full-price in-person programs lasting up to seven days and all full-price online programs.
Can I add the Certificate in Business Excellence to LinkedIn?
Yes! We will provide you with instructions on how to add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile after you become a Certificate recipient.
Preferred Pricing & Tuition Benefits for Alumni
Are there preferred pricing options available for live online programs?
Yes, preferred pricing is available for groups of two or more. To inquire, email execed@gsb.columbia.edu.
As a Columbia Business School alumni am I eligible for tuition benefit?
Columbia Business School alumni and up to four of their colleagues are eligible for a 25 percent tuition benefit for this program. More on the Alumni Tuition Benefit.
Assignments
Will there be any homework or assignments?
For select programs, there will be some assignments to complete after the end of select program sessions. Assignments will typically consist of readings, self-reflections, and brief assessments. This approach is designed to help you practice your learnings.
How long will assignments take?
We do not expect that homework assignments will take up a large amount of time to complete.
Will there be any examinations or grades?
There will be no examinations or grades for our live online programs.
Access
When will I receive information on how to log in?
You will receive your login information immediately before the program start date. Kindly reach out to your Program Manager for further instructions on how to prepare and log in for the program.
What platform do you use to deliver live online programs?
We use the Zoom platform.
Recordings
Will sessions be recorded?
Most live online sessions (depending on the faculty and program) will be recorded and will be available for you upon request. In-person programs are not recorded.
How long will they be available for?
Recordings will be available for the duration of the program. Depending on the program, some recordings may have additional availability post-program.
How do I gain access to the recordings?
Your Program Manager will provide you with further instructions on how to gain access to recorded sessions.
Experience
How do participants network during the live online programs? Will I participate in group work?
Our live online programs are fully virtual and highly interactive. Most programs also feature small group work for a high-touch learning experience. The virtual program experience allows participants to feel comfortable and productive learning at home while preserving the interconnectivity of an in-person program.
What are the networking opportunities during the live online sessions?
Yes. Examples of this may include: virtual lunches, virtual receptions, use of the chat function, and virtual office hours for you to connect with participants and faculty. Please refer to the agenda of the specific live online program you are interested in for details.
Live Online Format
What are live online programs?
Now, more than ever, executives need the knowledge and insights to help them adapt to change and solve complex problems. As the business world has evolved, we have applied new best practices to continuously improve your learning experience. With our live online programs, we are taking select in-person programs and are translating them to a fully live and virtual format, delivering the same interactive sessions with faculty and real-time application of the knowledge you would experience in person.
What is the difference between live online and online programs?
Compare our two formats for distance learning here.
What does “live online” mean?
Live online programs are fully virtual, highly interactive programs taking place in real-time, often featuring small group work for a high-touch learning experience. Our Columbia Business School faculty stream to you live and virtually, no matter where you are located.
Are all live online programs the same in terms of format and length?
No. Please refer to the agenda of the specific live online program you are interested in. For any questions, please reach out to the Contact person listed on the program’s web page.
Do I have to attend all live sessions?
Participants are expected to attend all sessions. However, we understand that participants may have scheduling conflicts. Kindly let us know in advance whenever possible and your Program Manager would be happy to discuss how we can help you get up to speed. We will also record most faculty sessions, which you can review upon request.
Will I need to attend the live sessions even if I’m based in a different time zone?
You are required to attend all live sessions even if you are based in a different time zone. (Kindly reach out to the Learning Solutions team to learn more about our asynchronous program offerings, which consist predominantly of pre-recorded videos that you can watch on your own time).
Covid-19 Safety Plans
Please review the latest COVID-19 related protocols at Columbia Business School.
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Earn A Certificate
Earn your Certificate in Business Excellence with a focus on digital health. To learn more, contact execed@gsb.columbia.edu.
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