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 below 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
2026 Cohort MHA (20 Months + Administrative Residency/Field Project)
Fall - Year 1 (Course timetable)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 5300 | Data-Driven Decision-Making in Health Systems (3 units) |
| MHA 6301 | Epidemiology and Population Health (1,5 unit) |
| MHA 6360 | Comparative Health Policy and Systems (3 units) |
Winter - Year 1 (Course timetable)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 5158 | Digital Health Innovation and Transformation (3 units) |
| MHA 5150 | Managing Finance in Health Systems (3 units) |
| MHA 5330 | People Management in Health Systems (3 units) |
Spring/Summer - Year 1 (Course timetable)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 5345 | Health Leadership and Change Management (3 units) |
| MHA 6315 | Quality and Performance Management (3 units) |
| Elective course |
Fall - Year 2 (Course timetable)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 6380 | Analytics for Health Systems (3 units) |
| Elective course | |
| MHA 6312 | Strategy, Governance, and Ethics (3 units) |
Winter - Year 2 (Course timetable)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 6361 | Organizational Behaviour in Health Systems (3 units) |
| Elective course | |
| MHA 6203 | Program Evaluation (1,5 unit) |
Summer - Year 2 (Course timetable) (Semester off if completing Residency)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 6996 | Health Consulting Project (3 units) |
| Elective course |
Fall - Year 3 (Course timetable)(no registration if option Health Consulting project + elective course)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA 6990 | Health Consulting Project (6 units) |
2025 Cohort MHA (20 Months + Administrative Residency/Field Project)
Fall - Year 1 (Course timetable)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| Course Code | Title |
| MHA6380 | Quantitative Methods and Their Applications to Health Care Decision Making (3 units) |
| MHA6250 | Health Care Finance (1,5 unit) |
| MHA6312 | Strategy, Governance, and Ethical Management in Health (3 units) |
Winter - Year 2 (Course timetable)
| 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)
| Summer - Year 2 (Semester off if completing Residency) | Fall - Year 3 | |
| Course Code | Title | Title |
| MHA6990 | Field Project (6 units) | Residency (6 units) |
Speak with our admission team
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