Program at a Glance
Jennifer Emblem, RN, BNSc, MHM (Class of 2021), shares why she chose MHM.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE |
|
---|---|
Degree Offered |
Master of Health Management (MHM)1 |
Audience |
Regulated health care professionals with leadership experience |
Duration |
32 months |
Required Credentials |
Honours Bachelor degree or equivalent |
Type |
Course-based, Online (with two short mandatory residencies.) |
Options |
Part-time |
Typical Entry |
September |
Typical Application Deadline |
Second Sunday of January |
Funding |
|
Benefits |
|
1 The program was established in 2010.
2 A study permit is available only for the duration of the face-to-face residency in Canada. Source: Government of Canada, Temporary Residency: Students.
Competencies
Expandable List
Upon completion of the MHM program, successful graduates will demonstrate expertise in the following core competencies:
Value, contribute to and promote knowledge for individual advancement as well as for the broader community.
Compile information and express their interpretations using effective communication styles and techniques and use of related technologies.
Identify, synthesize and analyze information in a coherent and methodical way to advance problem solving and the creation of new information.
Develop an awareness and appreciation of the complexities and interrelationship between the political and healthcare environments through appraising and critiquing information.
Explain strategic management and marketing principles, theoretical perspectives and practices, and apply them in the healthcare industry.
Examine and analyze financial data and related management techniques to support good financial management practices.
Critically evaluate a wide range of data sources; appraise, synthesize and communicate evidence to support the creation of new knowledge or evidence to shape management decision-making.
Assess leadership styles and apply methods/skills which motivate others to excel within an ethical and supportive environment.
Program Comparison
PROGRAM |
||
Comparison Item | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Master of Health Management (MHM) |
---|---|---|
Application / Criteria |
GMAT Potential Interview |
Regulated health professional |
Program Delivery |
Full-time (20-28 months) / Part-time (36 months) In class or blended learning (possible Co-op) 20 courses (10 core / 10 elective) |
Part-time (32 months) Online, typically asynchronous 8 courses (7 core / 1 elective) |
Cost (based on domestic tuition and subject to change) * | Full-time (20-24 months) approx. $20,00-$45,000
Part-time (36 years) approx. $25,000-$61,000 |
Part-time (32 months) approx. $21,000 |
Course focus |
In depth business focus with examples from all industries |
General business focus with healthcare application |
Designation |
Eligible to earn Certified Health Executive (CHE) |
Eligible to earn Certified Health Executive (CHE) |
*Costs noted are rounded fees. Fees are subject to change each year. Should a discrepancy exist between those stated here and McMasters Office of the Registrar’s Graduate fees webpages, the Registrar’s webpages supersedes.