Master of Healthcare Leadership and Innovation (MHLI) at Cape Breton University

Programme overview

The MHLI is a 16-month in-person programme delivered at the Shannon School of Business that develops leadership, systems-thinking and digital-innovation skills for healthcare. Students complete either a Master's project or an internship with healthcare organizations, policymakers or research institutes.

Faculty: Shannon School of Business | Duration: 16 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Healthcare systems, leadership, innovation and digital tools, and an applied Master's project or internship in the final semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree in a health-related field, or two years of experience in a health-related field with a non-related degree; minimum GPA of 3.0 (73-76%) or B in the final 60 credits. Applicants below the standard may be considered on GMAT scores and/or professional experience. Two years of related work experience is recommended. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 with no band below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: CAD 17,265 for the whole programme. Nova Scotia students; estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (36 credits, 16 months) Source

International applicants: CAD 35,195 for the whole programme. Estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (36 credits, 16 months) Source

MBA in Community Economic Development, international intakes: January 2027 (Winter), July 2027 (Spring/Summer), September 2027 (Fall).

MBA in CED, international applicants: January 2027 intake opens 15 February 2026 and closes 15 October 2026; July 2027 intake opens 15 July 2026 and closes 15 February 2027; September 2027 intake opens 1 October 2026 and closes 15 May 2027. Applications may close early if seats are filled.

MBA in CED, Canadian applicants: Winter 2027 opens 1 May 2026 and closes 1 December 2026; Summer 2027 opens 1 October 2026 and closes 1 June 2027; Fall 2027 opens 1 October 2026 and closes 1 August 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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