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Health Administration - BHA

Health Administration

Degree: Bachelor of Health Administration
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Full-time format: 
N/A

Part-time format:
Part-Time Degree Completion

Requirements: 
Grades-Plus

Grade range:
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Faculty:
Ted Rogers School of Management

Experiential learning:

Practicum mandatory


Is this degree for you?

Ready to take your health-related diploma and career to the next level? The part-time Health Administration degree program at ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ (×ÔÒùϵÁÐ) is Canada’s only degree built for full-time working health professionals. It’s also the only program of its kind accredited by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). 

In this flexible program, you’ll study program planning and evaluation, communication, human resources and finance, building strong business skills alongside your medical knowledge. Practicum seminars and a research project will help you put theory into practice, and you’ll graduate with the experience and knowledge needed to move into high-demand management roles in health care.

ï‚¡&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Go at your own pace:

  • This part-time program allows you to take courses at your own pace. You can complete as few as one to 2 courses per semester, or you can complete 3 courses or more per semester (making it full-time, OSAP eligible) pending course offering and space availability.

 Certified by: 

  • The Association of University Programs in Health Administration

 Partner: 

  • Canadian College of Health Information Management

Explore your courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 100 Introductory Financial Accounting
  • HIM 301 Healthcare Information Analysis
  • HIM 305 Introduction to Health Informatics
  • HIM 408 Statistics for Health Services Managers
  • HSM 301 The Healthcare Systems
  • HSM 305 The Management Cycle
  • HSM 330 Managerial Epidemiology for Healthcare
  • LAW 326 Law for Health Managers

Career possibilities

  • Analytics manager
  • Chief executive officer
  • Healthcare manager
  • Operations manager
  • Patient safety consultant

Employer possibilities

  • Ontario Health
  • Public Health Ontario
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Trillium Health Network
  • Unity Health

Further education

  • Graduate studies in business 
  • Health Administration (Community Care) (MHA(CC))

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Gain real-world experience

In this program, you'll gain experience inside and outside the classroom:


Flexible learning

Designed for working professionals and adult learners, the degree offers a variety of class formats including evening, web-based or modular.

Build your skills

Develop and apply your skills through a mandatory practicum, which integrates management theory and practice in a work setting.

Dedicated support

From academic support to the Business Career Hub, find workshops and resources to help you excel in your studies.

Requirements


This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application.

Academic requirements

Candidates must satisfy requirements in either Stream A or Stream B PLUS non-academic requirements:

Stream A

  • Graduation from a 2-year Diploma program (e.g. health information management, practical nursing, nutrition and food services management) or a 3-year Advanced Diploma program in applied health sciences (e.g. nursing, medical laboratory technology, chiropody, radiology) from a public Ontario College (or the equivalent) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/B/70% or higher. Diploma must include at least 2 introductory, university-level humanities courses or equivalent.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of cumulative, current professional experience in the health services field.
  • Note: Admitted students who have not completed at least 2 university-level humanities courses (or equivalent) during their previous academic studies, will be required to take additional courses before graduation from the Health Administration program.

Stream B

  • Completion of at least 2 years of study in a health-related undergraduate degree program with acceptable academic standing or completion of a degree in another field, from an accredited university.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of cumulative, current professional experience in the health services field.

All applicants

  • Winter, spring and fall entry points.
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit the ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Supplementary Form available in the Choose×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Applicant Portal.
  • Non-academic requirements are outlined in the section below.

 Non-academic requirements

Your non-academic requirements should be submitted within 10 business days from your application submission date.

The requirements include:

  • Documentation of Professional Registration/Certification (where applicable).
  • A detailed and separate resume of previous work experience, academic experience (including continuing education) and professional activities.

You're required to submit academic transcripts, and all components of the non-academic requirements via the Choose×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Applicant Portal. The submission of the ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Supplementary Form is optional, but encouraged by the Admissions Committee.

Here’s how to access your Choose×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Applicant Portal account:

  1. Get your ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Student Number in the email acknowledgement of your application
  2. Activate your ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Online Identity. Fill in the Activation Form on the Accounts website. When asked for your Student/Applicant ID, enter your 9-digit ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Student Number. Keep a record of your user name and password
  3. 24 hours after activating your ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Online Identity, visit the Choose×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Applicant Portal

If you're applying for readmission or reinstatement, you're required to submit an application for admission, along with an updated resumé and ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ Supplementary Form.

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Fees and funding

Tuition and fees range 2026-2027

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Part-time format:

(One to 8 or more courses)
Ontario: $1,051 - $5,641
Out-of-province: $1,234 - $7,108
International: $4,075 - $29,835


Over $20M across all levels of study

We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study. 
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Explore financial assistance

Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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Ted Rogers School of Management

The Ted Rogers School of Management at ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ is the ideal place to launch your business career, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

You'll be joining a community of over 13,000 students, learning from more than 200 professors connected to the business world, in one of Canada’s leading diverse, entrepreneurial universities.

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Disclaimer: 

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, ×ÔÒùϵÁÐ's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.