University of Copenhagen
Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

Give your career the gift of Coursera Plus with $160 off, billed annually. Save today.

University of Copenhagen

Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

Rudi Westendorp
Finn Valentin

Instructors: Rudi Westendorp

9,844 already enrolled

Included with Coursera Plus

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.5

(225 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.5

(225 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome! In this first module you will be introduced to this interdisciplinary, hands-on course about how healthcare innovations can help solve the challenges we are facing with the aging populations.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module you will be presented with the physiology, complications, prevention and treatment of diabetes. Also, you will be introduced to self-management tools designed to help people with diabetes choose healthy meal plans.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

In this module you will learn about the Danish healthcare system, how the financial resources are dispersed and how the public and private expenditures are organised – with a special focus on rehabilitation. Finally, you will be introduced to a rehabilitation tool developed by the Danish company, DigiRehab.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module will begin with an introduction to ethnography as a tool to analyse user needs. You will also hear about how firms can position themselves to benefit from innovation, be introduced to the most common value capturing mechanisms and the different types of intellectual property rights. In the lessons, the DigiRehab case from module 3 will be used as an example.

What's included

3 videos2 readings3 assignments

In this module you will learn about competitive analysis, and be introduced to the concept of monopoly and competition. Finally, you will learn how healthcare technology should be assessed. The DigiRehab case from module 3 will be used as an example.

What's included

4 videos1 reading4 assignments

In this final module you will be introduced to digital design methods and how to explore the problem and the solution during the innovation process. You will learn how to frame the design problem through field studies and collaboration, and how to apply prototypes in your work.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

Instructors

Instructor ratings
4.6 (55 ratings)
Rudi Westendorp
University of Copenhagen
1 Course9,844 learners
Finn Valentin
Copenhagen Business School
2 Courses31,581 learners

Offered by

Recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 225

4.5

225 reviews

  • 5 stars

    65.04%

  • 4 stars

    27.87%

  • 3 stars

    3.98%

  • 2 stars

    0.88%

  • 1 star

    2.21%

CO
5

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2018

GS
5

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2018

MH
5

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2020

New to Entrepreneurship? Start here.

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions