Health Services Management

University of Lethbridge

Canada, Lethbridge

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University of Lethbridge

Canada , Lethbridge

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Application Fee

CAD 140

Campuses

Calgary

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,856 / term

Next Intake 6-Sep-2023

Health Services Management

About

The Master of Health Services Management (MHSM) is jointly offered by the Dhillon School of Business and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Development of applied research, critical thinking and decision-making skills is embedded throughout the program, culminating with application in an integrated experience point project.

MHSM is a cohort-based, part-time program that is offered at the Calgary campus of the University of Lethbridge. The program is delivered in a compressed format using a combination of blended learning techniques, distance delivery and residential (face-to-face) sessions. The delivery model allows students to attend graduate school while continuing to work. This is a particularly important feature for students who must maintain practice credentials.

A Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (GCHSM) is available for students who wish to increase their knowledge level but may be unable to, or are cautious about, committing to a complete master's degree. A student who successfully completes the graduate certificate will receive course credit towards the master's degree, making it easy to seamlessly ladder continuing education and professional development goals."‹

Program ScheduleFaculty and Student Stories

International Applicants: Due to the part-time nature of this program, please note that graduates will not be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit after completing this program.

In case of discrepancies between this page and the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue, the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue shall prevail.

The program prepares students to be independent, strategic thinkers and collaborative colleagues. While the students' knowledge and skillsets will be shaped within the context of health care, the learning outcomes will be transferable. More specifically, students will:

Understand the context and complexity of health services and health management in the Canadian healthcare system.
Develop interdisciplinary, integrated knowledge of, and experience in, the management of health services across five modules: Design; Financial Structure; Leading and Bridging; Political Environment; and Conceptualization.
Develop foundational knowledge of the functional management areas of public and private health care environments.
Become effective managers of interdisciplinary environments in the health care sector.
Acquire enhanced meta-cognitive skills in numeracy, systems thinking, analytic thinking, critical thinking, synthesis, and decision-making.
Acquire effective team building and team cohesion skills.
Develop foundational knowledge of a variety of health care systems outside Canada.
Develop knowledge and acquire competencies in applied research and decision-making.
Develop research skills to diagnose current challenges in a health care organization and construct a potential solution.
Organize and pursue an integrated project in a managerial setting in a health care organization.
Write and present an applied project to an acceptable scholarly level.

Disciplines

Faculty of Health Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of study with a minimum average of 80% or Very Good

Career

This certificate is primarily designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in health care or management, who are working full-time and would like to move into (or have recently been promoted into) a managerial role.

This program:

delivers an essential core of management knowledge for students who are exploring managerial positions, but are unsure about management as a career choice, or are unable to commit to a full Master's degree;
offers an introduction to key health services management topics that provide essential knowledge that may open opportunities to entry-level managerial positions;
will assist graduates in their decision-making regarding career options and the pursuit of additional graduate credentials.

The development of critical thinking and decision-making skills is embedded in the courses, which begins to prepare graduates to function effectively as managers/administrators in a wide range of public and private health care environments.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,856

Application Fee

CAD 140

How to Apply

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