| Location | Email Address | Program Website |
|---|---|---|
| W263, Seymour Schulich Building | admissions@schulich.yorku.ca |
A specialized professional degree to develop managers, leaders and innovators who can tackle tomorrow's healthcare challenges.
The Master of Health Industry Administration (MHIA) is a highly specialized 37.5-credit program designed with industry input to provide in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and manage in a highly complex and competitive field. The degree can be completed full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. Graduates have gone to work for business, government, and not-for-profit organizations.
The Canadian healthcare system, along with others around the world, requires major transformational changes to adapt to limited financial resources, an aging population, growing incidence of chronic illness, the emergence and adoption of new delivery models and technologies, including artificial intelligence, business analytics, and virtual care.
The MHIA combines the Schulich School of Business’ strengths in leading-edge management education with specialized industry expertise in the field of healthcare administration. Building on Schulich’s existing and graduate diploma, along with a diverse alumni pool and wide range of sector partners, this highly applied professional program integrates leadership development with a focus on strategic thinking, systems design, healthcare quality, and value-creation.
The graduate program’s curriculum is designed by faculty members within Schulich’s , a holistic initiative designed to promote thought leadership in the field of health and management through education, applied research, and industry collaboration.
The Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration offers several prestigious scholarships: the Robert Krembil Scholarship of Merit (worth approximately $60,000), awarded to one MHIA student each year; the Dr. L. O. Bradley Leadership Entrance Award awarded to two MHIA students each year; and the Benoît Lauzé Scholarship of Excellence awarded to one MHIA student each year.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for the MHIA are listed below. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as space in each program is limited. A holistic approach is taken during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed.
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
- Work Experience is not required, but considered for admission.
- One year of full-time, post-graduate work experience is required for applicants holding 3-year degrees.
- Completion of the online application which requires:
- Essays (2 written, 1 timed written, 2 video)
- An up-to-date resume
- Two references (at least one academic reference is recommended)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions**Official copies of transcripts will be required if an applicant receives an offer to the program.
Applicants are NOT required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English.