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.
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)
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 healthadmin@dal.ca, or to sign up for an online Open House.