Master of Health Administration
Aligned with the Certified Health Executive Designation
Learn to Lead Canadian Healthcare |
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Our rigorous, CAHME accredited Master program will allow you to cultivate a career in management and administration, playing a transformative role in improving healthcare for the communities we serve.
We create blended cohorts, with experienced nurses, surgeons, dentists and pharmacists learning alongside recent graduates from the full range of subjects: you do not need a healthcare background to excel on this program.
We host regular, online Open House events for prospective students - use the links to the right or further down this page to register.
Key features of our program: |
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A Research Powerhouse
Your curriculum will be designed by leaders in international health systems research, and informed by innovative best practices across the sector.
The ELEMENT Mentor Scheme
A one-to-one connection with a serving healthcare leader, to review your goals, overcome challenges and discuss career progression.
CHE, & CAHME Accreditation
Your program fulfils requirements for Certified Health Executive designation, and meets the international gold standard for health administration accreditation.
A 4-Month Residency
A bespoke placement, arranged for you, with a senior health leader. Experience innovation in action and develop meaningful leadership experience.
A LEADS Affiliated Program
Your education will be mapped to Canada's preeminent health leadership framework, enabling seamless transition to health systems across the nation.
The Nova Scotia Advantage
Live, learn and grow in Halifax, Nova Scotia: the best of the city with the beauty of the ocean, and a world-class University to call home.
Program Structure |
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Taken full time, the program lasts 16 months, from September through to the following December. To take the program part-time, you will usually take 2 courses per term, which would mean classes on 1 or 2 days a week; you can also do your residency on an extended, part-time basis. For full details of the learning experience, and to hear from Professors and current students about the learning experience, see our Curriculum page (link to curriculum page, opens in new tab).
The following information relates to our CAHME Accredited MHA program. If you are interested in the Thesis Stream, follow this link: Click here for Thesis Stream. (Open in new window)
Term 1 - September to December
Term 2 - January to April
- HESA 5320: Epidemiology and Population Health
- HESA 5335: Information Systems and Project Management for Health Administration
- HESA 5341: Healthcare Economics Evaluation and Policy
- HESA 5350: Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
- HESA 5505: Strategy and Change Leadership in Health Systems
- IPHE 5900: Interprofessional Health Education
The Residency usually runs from May to August
HESA 6390: Health Administration Residency
The residency is a pivotal component of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. We will match you with a senior health executive to serve as your preceptor through-out the 4-month placement which is tailored to your career goals.
Part-time students can complete their residency in a number of ways, often working with a past or current employer to develop their leadership skills.
Host organizations may include, but are not limited to, the Department of Health, district and regional health organizations and other public-sector organizations.
Term 1
Term 1 - September to December
Term 2
Term 2 - January to April
- HESA 5320: Epidemiology and Population Health
- HESA 5335: Information Systems and Project Management for Health Administration
- HESA 5341: Healthcare Economics Evaluation and Policy
- HESA 5350: Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
- HESA 5505: Strategy and Change Leadership in Health Systems
- IPHE 5900: Interprofessional Health Education
Residency
The Residency usually runs from May to August
HESA 6390: Health Administration Residency
The residency is a pivotal component of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. We will match you with a senior health executive to serve as your preceptor through-out the 4-month placement which is tailored to your career goals.
Part-time students can complete their residency in a number of ways, often working with a past or current employer to develop their leadership skills.
Host organizations may include, but are not limited to, the Department of Health, district and regional health organizations and other public-sector organizations.
Where next? |
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You can use the following links to learn more about the key elements of the program, but please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, or to sign up for an online Open House.