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Master of Health Administration (MHA) at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MHA prepares managers and leaders for the health system, with an emphasis on proactive management and humanistic leadership. Designed with working professionals in mind and taught in English, it has links with hospitals, long-term care institutions, community health agencies and government health bodies. Telfer is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

Faculty: Telfer School of Management  |  Department: Master of Health Administration  |  Duration: 24 months  |  Intake: Fall term (September); applications due May 15, and February 1 for applicants outside Canada, the United States and Europe  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students complete 9 units per semester over 24 months, plus either an administrative residency of at least 16 weeks or a consulting project of about 200 hours with three elective course units, done at an approved health agency in English or French.

Career pathways

Managerial and leadership roles in hospitals, long-term care, community health agencies, government and health organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Health Administration program is open to candidates holding a Canadian bachelor degree or its equivalent. A minimum standing of B or 70% overall average is required. The equivalency of qualifications for applicants from non-Canadian institutions will be determined by graduate studies. In addition, a limited number of candidates may be considered for admission on the basis of substantial managerial or professional training and experience (normally 10 years or more) even if they do not hold a university degree or do not meet the minimum academic requirements. Entry into the Master in Health Administration (MHA) program takes place in the fall term of each year. Class

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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