The Master of Health Administration‘s unique flexible format is designed for students to work and study. Classes are taught on Friday afternoons and weekends with two 1.5 credit courses over two weekends.

Learn more about our pivot to blended learning in response to Covid-19.

Students complete  24 (1.5 credit) courses in health systems, policies and management to prepare them for a broad range of issues facing today’s health care world. Students must also complete a  capstone research project (SPHA 590) that investigates a problem or issue related to health care administration.

24-Month Program Timeline

A typical course weekend schedule is as follows:

• Friday, 3:00-9:00pm
• Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Students usually attend one (1) weekend of courses per month. The delivery mode is determined by the course learning objectives, degree of learner engagement involved and instructor preferences. Students can anticipate to attend six (6) course weekends in person in the UBC Robson Square downtown Vancouver campus. Six (6) other course weekends will have a online attendance option. Local students are highly encouraged to join all course weekends in person.

Year 1:

Gain exposure to a breadth of health policy and management courses that span the health care sector.

Year 2:

Apply knowledge from foundational courses and advance understanding with specialized courses to investigate issues confronting our health care system.

* Course listing in the timeline may shift within the program year and timing of winter breaks are subject to change.
** 590 Project typically takes two months (July & August). If more time is required, students may spill into September and October.