Master of Health Services Administration

Université de Montréal’s Master of Health Services Administration prepares students to become leaders in healthcare management, policy, and organizational performance. Offered through the School of Public Health (ESPUM), the program provides comprehensive training across all major functions of health services administration, equipping students with the expertise needed to improve healthcare organizations and systems at both national and international levels. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, public health, and management, making it well suited for students and professionals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

The program emphasizes leadership development, strategic analysis, and evidence-informed decision-making to support the advancement of population health and healthcare quality. Students have opportunities to specialize in areas such as health system management or patient quality and safety management while benefiting from instruction by experienced faculty with strong expertise in the healthcare field. Enriched by active research and broad exposure to public health practice, the program prepares graduates for careers in management, consulting, planning, and policy development, as well as further doctoral studies in public health and related disciplines.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate, Bachelor’s degree; duration of 3 years, or other undergraduate diploma deemed equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop leadership and management skills to improve healthcare organizations and systems.
• Gain expertise in health policy, strategic planning, and organizational performance.
• Learn interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare management, quality, and patient safety.
• Strengthen analytical and decision-making abilities through research-informed public health education.