Develop your management skills with a Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at FDU Vancouver, which develops skilled healthcare leaders equipped to navigate Canada’s healthcare environment. The program combines healthcare management theory with practical applications, preparing graduates to lead and contribute effectively to healthcare organizations.

Students gain expertise in health policy analysis, healthcare finance, operations management, and strategic planning while developing critical leadership competencies. A distinctive focus on Indigenous health and Canadian healthcare systems ensures graduates understand the unique challenges and opportunities within Canadian healthcare delivery. The Master of Health Administration program at FDU Vancouver does not provide a pathway to professional licensing.

Program Overview

  • Total Credits: 36 credits
  • Program Duration: 16-24 months (average full-time completion)
  • Delivery Mode: In-person (Vancouver)
  • Experiential Learning: Optional Internship Program or Capstone Strategic Planning Available (see details)
  • Program Intakes: January, May and September
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligible (see details)

Program Highlights

  • Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), advancing excellence in healthcare management education.
  • Expert Faculty & Small Class Sizes– Learn from industry professionals with personalized support.
  • Applied and Practical Learning– Project-based learning emphasizing real-world healthcare applications
  • Gain Hands-On Experience– Access to healthcare informatics and modern management technologies
  • Specific Canadian Learning Outcomes– Strong focus on Canadian healthcare and a dedicated Indigenous Health course integrated throughout the curriculum
  • Work Integrated Learning Options– Choice of either an internship for the workplace experience or a capstone project for strategic integration
UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS
SIGN UP FOR FREE

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. 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)

Degree Plan

Master of Health Administration degree plan provides a recommended sequence of courses designed to ensure a logical progression through required prerequisites. While these course sequences offer a structured path to program completion, students should note that the actual order of courses may vary depending on their start term.

Foundation Course

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

First Term 

  • MHCA 6702: Intro to Canadian Health Systems and Policy
  • MADS 6644: Law, Ethics and Policy for Health and Human Services
  • MHCA 6004: Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Second Term

  • MHCA 6612: Social and Behavioural Determinants of Health
  • MHCA 6711: Healthcare Finance Operations and Decision Making
  • MHCA 6701: Quantitative Methods for Health Administration

Third Term

Fourth Term

  • MHCA 7504: Program Planning Implementation and Evaluation
  • MHCA 6705: Canadian Healthcare Management and Human Resources
  • MHCA 6706: Capstone Strategic Planning or MHCA 6707 Healthcare Internship

Mandatory Non-Credit Course 

  • MHCA 6609: Clinical Terminologies*
    * This course can be taken at any time during the program