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Program delivery

Not all Telfer MHA students are the same. Most want to launch their careers in healthcare. Some require a graduate degree in health management to open the door to a rewarding career shift. While others possess clinical training as health professionals and wish to accelerate their career advancement or gain additional professional knowledge and skills to apply in their current positions.

The MHA (20 Months + Administrative Residency/Field Project)

The MHA program is the ideal choice for experienced working professionals who wish to enhance their skills quickly and thoroughly. You will complete the program coursework within 20 consecutive months, followed by a residency and/or field project. The MHA program length is a total of 24 months:

  • Students who choose the Residency and Field Project option will finish the program in the Fall session of Year 3 (i.e. 24 non-consecutive months).
  • Students who choose the Field Project only option will finish the program in the Spring/Summer of Year 2 (i.e. 24 consecutive months).

Please refer to the MHA program structure page for additional details.

The Telfer MHA program, More Flexible Starting in September 2025!

Starting in September 2025, the Telfer MHA program is evolving to offer an even more flexible and dynamic learning experience. After consulting with students, faculty, and the recruitment team, we are excited to introduce an innovative "bookend" format.

This format combines the best of both worlds: approximately 65-70% of courses will be in-person, fostering direct interaction and enriching exchanges, while 30-35% will be offered online, with synchronous virtual classes to provide maximum flexibility.

Discover a program that blends the engagement of in-person learning with the flexibility of online education, all while enhancing collaboration and networking opportunities.

Get ready for an unparalleled learning experience where every moment counts!

Student support

Our team offers personalized support during your program from admission process through to graduation. The team ensures you are well-informed when making decisions about your academic and career choices. Our focus is to empower you, so you stay on track toward graduation, and to nurture a thriving community for everyone.

Our Academic Success and Student Experience Specialist enhances the MHA program by ensuring your success and satisfaction. The specialist is your first point of support for questions related to your academic journey.

Our support includes advice on:

  • Academic path and program requirements
  • Course enrolment and withdrawal
  • Understanding academic regulations
  • Other administrative issues

MHA Program Structure

MHA (20 Months + Administrative Residency/Field Project)

Fall - Year 1 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
Course Code Title
MHA5300 Fundamentals of Data Analytics: Making Data Useful for Health Care Managers (3 units)
MHA6260 Project Planning and Management (1,5 unit)
MHA6360 Health Care in Canada in a Comparative Context (3 units)

Winter - Year 1 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
Course Code Title
MHA6370 Health Informatics (3 units)
MHA5140 Financial Accounting (1,5 unit)
MHA6301 Epidemiology and Population Health (3 units)

Spring/Summer - Year 1 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
Course Code Title
MHA5141 Managerial Accounting (1,5 unit)
MHA6351 Health Economics (3 units)
MHA5330 Human Resource Management in Health Care (3 units)

Fall - Year 2 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
Course Code Title
MHA6250 Health Care Finance (1,5 unit)
MHA6380 Quantitative Methods and Their Applications to Health Care Decision Making (3 units)
MHA6312 Strategy, Governance, and Ethical Management in Health (3 units)

Winter - Year 2 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
Course Code Title
MHA6361 Organizational Behavior and Change in Health Care (3 units)
MHA6271 Application of Information Technology in Health Care (1,5 unit)
MHA6315 Quality and Performance Management in Health Care (3 units)
MHA6203 Program Evaluation for Health Care Managers (1,5 unit)

Spring/Summer - Year 2 or Fall - Year 3 (Course timetable)

Automne -1
  Spring/Summer - Year 2 Fall - Year 3
Course Code Title Title
MHA6990 Field Project (6 units) Residency and/or Field Project (6 units)

Speak with our admission team

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