Program Overview

Program Overview

The Maîtrise en administration des services de santé, option Administration sociale is a graduate program offered by the École de santé publique at the Université de Montréal. This program aims to develop the skills necessary for managing social services in various fields, including healthcare, social work, and community services.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 45 credits.
• It is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
• The program includes a combination of coursework and a research project or internship.
• Courses are taught during the day and evening.

Admission Requirements

• To be eligible for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 out of 4.3 is required.
• Applicants must also have at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• A course in biostatistics is required; if not already completed, it must be taken as an additional 3-credit course at the beginning of the program.
• Additional documents required for admission include a curriculum vitae, letter of reference, and letter of motivation.

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status:
  • Resident of Quebec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits).
  • Canadian non-resident of Quebec: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits).
  • International student: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits).
  • French or Belgian francophone student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits).

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in management, analysis, or planning within the healthcare and social services system, as well as in government departments, private enterprises, or non-governmental organizations. Potential job titles include:

• Chef(fe) de service, de programme ou de projet
• Cadre intermédiaire ou supérieur
• Coordonnateur(-trice)
• Agent(e) de planification
• Conseiller(-čre) spécialisé(e)
• Analyste/consultant(e)
• Professionnel(le) de recherche

Research Areas

The École de santé publique is involved in various research activities, and students in this program may have opportunities to participate in research projects under the supervision of faculty members. Research areas may include healthcare management, social services administration, and health policy analysis.

Language

The program is offered in French, but students may have the opportunity to take courses or participate in research projects in English or other languages, depending on their interests and the availability of such opportunities.

Campus

The program is offered on the Université de Montréal campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the program is:

• August 1st for the fall trimester.
• February 1st for the winter trimester.
• It is possible to submit an application after these deadlines, but admission is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, including the application process, tuition fees, and career prospects, please consult the Université de Montréal website or contact the École de santé publique directly.