MHA Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of a minimum of 36 graduate credits.
  2. Cumulative grade point ratio of 3.0 for the degree program of study.
  3. Minimum of 27 credits completed at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
  4. Maximum of six years to complete the Master’s degree requirements.

Up to nine credits of graduate coursework may be transferred from another college or university if completed within the six-year period. Courses submitted for transfer credit will be reviewed and evaluated by the program coordinator. In assessing requests for transfer credits, the faculty may require students to complete additional coursework to update their knowledge and skills to meet master’s degree requirements.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program are well prepared to assume leadership and management roles within the dynamic healthcare sector. The program emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills and strategic decision-making, enabling students to navigate complex healthcare systems and address real-world challenges. Whether working in hospitals, public health organizations, private healthcare firms, or nonprofit settings, MHA graduates develop the leadership, analytical, and operational expertise needed to improve healthcare delivery, drive organizational performance, and support innovation across the health services landscape. The MHA program at FDU Vancouver does not provide a pathway to professional licensing. The Master of Health Administration program at FDU Vancouver does not provide a pathway to professional licensing. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the following roles:

  • Healthcare Operations Manager
  • Clinical Operations Manager
  • Program Manager (Health Programs)
  • Director of Health Services
  • Population Health Analyst
  • Policy Analyst in Health
  • Patient Services Manager
  • Community Health Program Officer
  • Manager- Clinical Services
  • Business Analyst and Consultant (Health)

Curriculum

The following are the specific program requirements for the Master’s degree. These curriculum areas and credit distribution requirements are designed to provide students with flexibility in planning a program of study within a focused framework of professional development.

Foundation Course

  • EPS 6299:Graduate Research Seminar (1.5 non-academic credits) 

First Term 

  • MHCA 6630: Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • MHCA 6634: Law, Ethics and Policy for Health and Human Services
  • MHCA 6708: Intro to Canadian Health Systems and Policy

Second Term

  • MHCA 6612: Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health
  • MHCA 6701: Quantitative Methods for Health Administration
  • MHCA 6709: Healthcare Operations and Decision Making

Third Term

Fourth Term

  • MHCA 6635: Program Planning Implementation and Evaluation
  • MHCA 6710: Canadian Healthcare Management and Human Resources
  • MHCA 6706: Capstone Strategic Planning or MHCA 6707 Healthcare Internship

Mandatory Non-Credit Course 

  • MHCA 6632: Clinical Terminologies and Classification*
    * This course can be taken at any time during the program