Program Overview

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Maitrise en Gestion des Services de Santé pour Cadres (MGSS) (en ligne)

The Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) online program for executives at the University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management is the first and only program of its kind in Canada that uniquely combines healthcare and management. It leverages your professional experience and prepares you to succeed as a strategic and versatile leader in the healthcare sector.

Program Description

The program is designed to cultivate the essential foundations of healthcare systems and management necessary for the success of today's healthcare executives. The emphasis on data, technology, innovation, leadership, including aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and policy knowledge enables the acquisition of advanced and highly relevant skills to help you keep pace with the regulatory landscape and industry trends. The EMHA online program at Telfer prepares you to become an effective leader today while meeting tomorrow's requirements in the ever-evolving world of healthcare, from both Canadian and global perspectives.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a minimum admission average of B; in exceptional cases, the degree requirement may be waived for candidates with more than 10 years of professional experience.
• Harvard online Mathematics module for all candidates and Harvard online Communication module for international candidates. GRE/GMAT/MCAT tests are also accepted.
• Demonstrate English proficiency:
  • A score of at least 100 (Internet) or 250 (computer) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  • A score of at least 7 in at least three of the four academic tests of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) and at least 6 in the fourth. The IELTS General Training test is not accepted.
  • A score of at least 14 on the CANTEST, administered by the University of Ottawa, with no individual score below 4.0, as well as a score of 4.5 on the oral component of the test.
  • A score of at least 68 on the Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE Academic).
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Two professional letters of recommendation.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EHA 5140	Financial Accounting	1.5 credits
EHA 5300	Fundamentals of Data Analytics: Making Data Useful for Health Care Managers	3 credits
EHA 5330	Human Resource Management in Health Care	3 credits
EHA 6203	Program Evaluation for Health Care Managers	1.5 credits
EHA 6212	Governance and Ethical Management in Healthcare	1.5 credits
EHA 6250	Health Care Finance	1.5 credits
EHA 6260	Project Planning and Management	1.5 credits
EHA 6315	Quality and Performance Management in Health Care	3 credits
EHA 6351	Health Economics	3 credits
EHA 6360	Health Care in Canada in a Comparative Context	3 credits
EHA 6361	Organizational Behavior and Change in Health Care	3 credits
EHA 6370	Health Informatics	3 credits
EHA 6380	Quantitative Methods and Their Applications to Health Care	3 credits
EHA 6381	Leadership, Strategy and Innovation	3 credits
EHA 6990	Capstone in Health Care Management	4.5 credits

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canada's capital, just a short walk from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among the top 10 research universities in Canada. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance, and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Our research community is developing around four strategic axes:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Promoting just societies
• Shaping the digital world
• Fostering health and well-being throughout life

Whether it's advancing healthcare solutions or addressing global challenges like climate change, University of Ottawa researchers are at the forefront of innovation and making significant contributions to society and beyond.

Research at the Telfer School of Management

Please consult the list of professors by area of expertise.

Course Descriptions

EHA 5140 Financial Accounting (1.5 units)

Introduction to the foundations of financial accounting, including theoretical aspects, principles of financial reporting, and preparation of financial statements and accounting for inventory and capital assets. Creation and interpretation of financial performance measurements.

EHA 5300 Fundamentals of Data Analytics: Making Data Useful for Health Care Managers (3 units)

Analysis and data modeling skills, developing the ability to interpret large amounts of data and draw sound implications for the healthcare problem at hand, and to exhibit the usefulness of data analytics in healthcare problem-solving and decision-making.

EHA 5330 Human Resource Management in Health Care (3 units)

Focus on the major issues unique to effective health human resources management. Measuring needs and planning for the current and future supply of human resources. Recruitment, retention, and development strategies to meet changing workforce conditions.

EHA 6203 Program Evaluation for Health Care Managers (1.5 units)

Provides students with an overview of planning, designing, and conducting applied program evaluations, which are applicable in healthcare organizations and community settings.

EHA 6212 Governance and Ethical Management in Healthcare (1.5 units)

This course is designed to increase the understanding and skills of students in identifying and thinking through issues related to the governance of healthcare organizations and the ethical issues and practices required to ensure safe and effective healthcare delivery.

EHA 6250 Health Care Finance (1.5 units)

Introduction to healthcare finance.

EHA 6260 Project Planning and Management (1.5 units)

Introduction to program planning and management of health management projects.

EHA 6315 Quality and Performance Management in Health Care (3 units)

This course will apply concepts from the literature to analyze and understand quality management and patient safety issues and discuss these concepts in relation to accountability.

EHA 6351 Health Economics (3 units)

An economist's perspective illuminating the systems behavior of healthcare. Such insights inform strategies for managing/improving healthcare.

EHA 6360 Health Care in Canada in a Comparative Context (3 units)

Overview of the Canadian healthcare system, including its history and evolution, with an emphasis on the relationship between the federal government and the provincial/territorial systems.

EHA 6361 Organizational Behavior and Change in Health Care (3 units)

Overview of organizational behavior and change in the healthcare context. Motivation, stress and stress management, group dynamics, power, and negotiation.

EHA 6370 Health Informatics (3 units)

Overview of current developments, issues, and challenges in the emerging field of health informatics, with an emphasis on the role it plays in healthcare transformation initiatives.

EHA 6380 Quantitative Methods and Their Applications to Health Care (3 units)

Provide healthcare decision-makers with an overview of several useful quantitative methods that can provide insight and support for complex decisions.

EHA 6381 Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (3 units)

Exercising leadership and developing a culture of innovation are critical foundational aspects of an executive's role in any C-Suite of complex healthcare organizations.

EHA 6990 Capstone in Health Care Management (4.5 credits)

Designed to allow students to demonstrate and apply the skills and knowledge they gained in the Executive Master of Health Administration program. The Capstone course offers students the opportunity to conduct thorough analysis and critical thinking and research and present innovative ideas and solutions that address current challenges and needs in healthcare.