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MA/MS in Health Management (MHM)

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada•World Rank #179

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MA/MS in Health Management (MHM) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada is a master's degree in Healthcare Administration programme. The programme runs for 32 months, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Healthcare Administration
Duration: 32 months
Delivery: Hybrid

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

McMaster's Master of Health Management (MHM) is a course-based, online graduate degree offered jointly by the DeGroote School of Business and the Faculty of Health Sciences. It is designed for regulated health professionals seeking the knowledge, skills and abilities to move into middle- or senior-management roles across Canada's public and private healthcare sectors. Coursework is delivered online, with two short mandatory residency periods of two to three days each -- one in-person and one real-time virtual -- bringing the cohort together during the program. The degree takes 32 months to complete. Admission requires an Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent. The program admits for September entry, with applications due the third Tuesday in January.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, generally from a regulated health profession background. The program does not publish a specific minimum grade average of its own; international applicants must otherwise meet McMaster's general graduate English-language requirement (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, PTE or CAEL score). Delivery is online and course-based, with two short mandatory residency periods (one in person, one real-time virtual) of two to three days each; the program runs 32 months and admits for September entry, with applications due the third Tuesday in January.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About McMaster University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1887
Students: 37,592
World rank: #179
Programs: 167
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Health Management (MHM) award?

McMaster University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Healthcare Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Health Management (MHM) take?

The programme runs for 32 months.

Can MA/MS in Health Management (MHM) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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