Health Administration
Overview
Health care is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector which requires professionals with leadership and management skills to support and lead the organization and delivery of services. The Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) will prepare you for a career in administration in the health care sector. The BHA is a full‐time degree program accepting applications from high school graduates and diploma prepared health care workers. Health administration professionals will help address current and emerging health care challenges and needs. Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) graduates will be prepared to work in areas of operations, management, finance and planning in a variety of healthcare sectors and fields.
Healthcare policy supports the development of an integrated health system that addresses health needs, improves patient outcomes across the lifespan and increased efficiencies. Healthcare is envisioned as a continuum of care, where the site of care and its delivery will be supported by community agencies, primary care clinics and health institutions.
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Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
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| Expected cut-off | Mid-70s |
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Career opportunities
Individuals trained in health administration will be prepared to work in areas of operations, management, finance and planning in a variety of healthcare sectors and fields including:
- Business and industry (e.g. regulatory affairs, pharmaceuticals, reasearch, quality assurance).
- Clinic and hospital administration.
- Graduate studies in Health Science or professional programs (e.g. Masters in Health Administration).
- Public and non-profit sector policy development.
Experiential learning
All Health Administration students in all Health Sciences programs will complete a 120 hour practicum placement during their final year of studies. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
