Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Laurentian University’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a fully online graduate program designed to develop strong leadership and management competencies for healthcare professionals working across Canada. Offered through a partnership between the graduate Nursing and MBA programs, it supports a diverse range of students, including nurses and other healthcare providers transitioning into administrative and leadership roles. The program is intentionally designed to be accessible to learners in urban, rural, and remote communities, with a strong emphasis on Northern, rural, and Indigenous health perspectives.

Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that explores healthcare systems in Canada through historical, political, regulatory, cultural, and ethical lenses. The program encourages critical reflection on personal and professional values while strengthening analytical and decision-making skills in healthcare leadership. Indigenous health administration content is embedded throughout the coursework, ensuring graduates develop culturally informed and socially responsible approaches to practice. With a blend of theory and applied learning culminating in a capstone project, the program prepares graduates to lead effectively within diverse healthcare organizations and contribute to meaningful improvements in health outcomes.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of B+ (75%).
• Licensed with a professional regulatory body.
• 2 years full-time equivalent (3640 hours) of experience in their designated healthcare profession, or 2 years full-time equivalent of experience in healthcare administration.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop leadership and management skills for healthcare organizations with a focus on Northern, rural, and Indigenous contexts.
• Gain understanding of Canadian healthcare systems, including policy, regulation, culture, and ethics.
• Strengthen critical thinking and self-reflection to support informed and ethical decision-making in health administration.
• Apply knowledge through real-world learning and a capstone project focused on healthcare challenges.