UBC MHA students keep learning in new ways

Pivot to blended learning

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the UBC MHA program quickly transitioned to online learning. This shift created an opportunity to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning while offering greater flexibility to healthcare professionals in the program.

The subsequent adoption of blended learning has further expanded access to the program, allowing students from outside British Columbia to participate while balancing their professional and personal commitments. We have students who reside in various parts of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

Moving healthcare and leadership courses towards flexible formats and options

Continuing to incorporate best practices in educational technology, instructional design, and online learning platforms, the UBC MHA delivery model has evolved to include a blend of required in-person and online attendance options.

Students attend 12 course weekends each academic year, from September to June (excluding December). Of these, six weekends require in-person attendance in Vancouver, while the remaining six offer the flexibility of attending either in person or via Zoom.

The online attendance option is particularly beneficial for students residing outside Metro Vancouver, making the program more accessible to healthcare professionals across Canada.

Innovation and transformation

Ensuring that UBC MHA students continue to have meaningful engagement with their peers and faculty is a critical priority for us. We are working hard to optimize MHA students’ learning experience across all our delivery formats, with breakout groups, collaborative online tools and recorded lectures and opportunities to connect, engage, and learn from each other.

Contact us for more information at mha.program@ubc.ca