Health Administration University of Ottawa

Overview

The Health Administration programme at the University of Ottawa prepares ethical and socially responsible managers to assume leadership positions within the evolving global healthcare landscape. This master's degree is delivered through the Telfer School of Management, providing a professional environment that bridges the gap between clinical practice and health service administration. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises humanistic leadership and public service during periods of intense systemic change.

Why Health Administration at University of Ottawa?

The University of Ottawa offers a unique advantage through the Telfer School of Management, which holds triple crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. The programme maintains extensive links with the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences, ensuring that management theories remain relevant to clinical environments. Furthermore, students gain access to a vast network of community health agencies, psychiatric institutions, and provincial government bodies, alongside professional ties to the Canadian College of Health Service Executives.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 9553 per semester
• National fee: CAD 4273 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Data Analytics
• Human Resource Management in Health Care
• Program Evaluation for Health Care Managers
• Health Care Finance
• Project Planning and Management
• Epidemiology and Population Health
• Health Economics

Careers with Health Administration

Graduates are equipped for senior managerial and leadership responsibilities across various sectors of the health system. The programme prepares individuals for roles within hospitals, long-term care institutions, and community health agencies. Alumni often pursue careers in federal or provincial government health departments, international health organisations, and professional regulatory bodies, focusing on health policy, strategy formulation, and performance management.