Program Overview

EMHI Program Details

The Executive Master of Health Informatics (EMHI) program is delivered via a 24-month modular format, which requires the completion of 10.0 full-course equivalents (FCE). The program includes required coursework (7.5 FCE), elective coursework (1.0 FCE), and a Health Informatics Project (1.5 FCE).

Degree Requirements

The program begins with an introduction to theoretical and foundational knowledge of Health Informatics (HI) domains. It builds on the knowledge and skills through broad survey and experiential-based courses to expand the theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas within the discipline. Students then participate in a 4-month applied learning opportunity through their workplace or in the healthcare system. Finally, students will be a part of advanced seminars and an elective course that reflects diverse interests, strengths, and current market demand.

Course Requirements

• Required courses: Students must complete 7.5 FCEs as follows:
  • MHI1001H: Information and Communication Technology for Health Care
  • MHI1002H: Complexity of Clinical Care for Non-Clinicians
  • MHI2001H: Fundamentals of Health Informatics
  • MHI2002H: Emergent Topics in Health Informatics: Intelligent Medicine, Machine Learning, and Knowledge Representation
  • MHI2003H: Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public and Global Health Informatics
  • MHI2004H: Human Factors and System Design in Health Care
  • MHI2006H: Advanced Topics in Health Informatics (Strategic Frameworks for Solution Architecture)
  • MHI2007H: Quantitative Skills in Health Informatics
  • MHI2008H: Project Management for Health Informatics
  • MHI2009H: Evaluation Methods for Health Informatics
  • MHI2017H: System Design & Process Innovation in Healthcare
  • MHI2018H: Knowledge Management and Systems
  • MHI2021H: Canada’s Health System and Digital Health Policy
  • MHI2022H: Economics and Value Design in Health Informatics
  • MHI2023H: Data Governance and Interoperability
• Project Practicum (1.5 FCE equivalent): MHI2015Y: Health Informatics Project
• Elective courses: Students must pick 2 courses (1.0 FCE) from the following:
  • MHI2013H: Data Visualization in Health Care
  • MHI2016H: Health Informatics Project Extension
  • MHI2020H: Leadership for Digital Health Transformation
  • MHI2024H: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Data Governance in Health Systems

Program Structure

The EMHI program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health informatics and its applications in the healthcare system. The program is structured to include a combination of required and elective courses, as well as a project practicum, to provide students with a well-rounded education in health informatics.

Research Areas

The EMHI program covers a range of research areas, including health informatics, healthcare system design, and digital health policy. Students will have the opportunity to explore these areas in depth through their coursework and project practicum.

Finance Your Degree

The University of Toronto offers a variety of financial supports to help students succeed in their graduate programs. Students can learn more about the available financial supports, including financial aid, funding, and tuition fees, through the University's website.