Health Industry Management

Students must complete 12.00 credits total, consisting of the following Required and Elective courses:

• 6.00 credits of Required courses
• 6.00 credits of Elective courses

Required Courses:

• HIMP 6130 3.00 STRATEGY IN HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the publicly funded healthcare system through the lens of key change drivers (e.g. aging) and disruptors (e.g. Covid-19) challenging organizations to adapt strategies. Organizational strategy is predicated on analytical tools and (Porter 5 forces etc.) However, with the radical shifts that have rocked health systems on a global scale, a central focal point is environmental impact.

  Pre-requisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• HIMP 6140 3.00 LEADING HEALTH SECTOR TRANSFORMATION

  To lead innovation and transformation in the health sector, leaders must work across organizational and systems silos to develop shared priorities and cohesive systems approaches. The course will integrate concepts from complexity science, systems theory, adaptive leadership, and behavioural economics to challenge one to explore leadership while gaining tools for leading systems challenges in the health sector market.

Elective Courses:

• MHIA 5140 1.50 DIGITAL HEALTH

  This course examines the emerging trends and applications in digital health, the opportunities that they offer, and the challenges they entail for healthcare systems. The course focuses on patient portals, human-machine interface, data analytics and machine learning in building information systems that cater to patients and healthcare professionals. The course also explores privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.

• MHIA 6150 3.00 ECONOMICS OF HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the demand and utilization of health services; drivers of healthcare costs; measuring output in healthcare; tradeoffs between efficiency, operational effectiveness and equity; realignment of capacity; how healthcare reforms affects demand; utilization and the mix of providers in the healthcare industry.
  Prerequisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• MHIA 6160 1.50 QUALITY AND VALUE IN HEALTHCARE

  This course introduces the main elements of a value-based healthcare system. From medical condition centered delivery models, cost analysis and payments, to IT infrastructure, systems integration and geography of care. This course engages students in understanding and coping with these factors and how they can be applied within the Canadian health system.

• MHIA 6170 1.50 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS IN HEALTHCARE

  This course is designed to introduce students to the various financial and non-financial metrics used in the healthcare industry. Students will develop familiarity and understanding of the methodologies used in financial evaluations in healthcare settings and the objectives they serve. Students will develop judgment on which metrics are appropriate given the context.

• MHIA 6180 3.00 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the role of the private health sector through the lens of businesses providing technology and services (e.g., pharma), and startups across the healthcare continuum as an engine for new products (e.g., digital health solutions) techniques and insights. How has private sector entrepreneurship and innovation contributed to and continues to accelerate efforts towards improving the healthcare system.

  Pre-requisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• MHIA 6200 1.50 PUBLIC POLICY FOR HEALTHCARE

  The course will examine the structures, legislative frames, key levers, and the importance of evaluation and evidence in the health public policy arena. Forces such as lobbying, the media and the impact of politics will be highlighted. The course will also examine key stakeholders and tensions (patients, providers, the public, and politics).

• HIMP 6900 3.00 INDIVIDUAL STUDY - HEALTH INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT
  A student may work with an individual faculty member on a topic of mutual interest. These studies are co-designed by the student and the faculty member based on: 1) learning objectives 2) means of achieving these objectives 3) method of evaluation.

Graduate Diploma in Health Industry Management

Prospective students must first apply for admission to the MBA Program at Schulich before considering the Health Industry Management specialization stream. Requirements for this specialization are as follows:

• Completion of the Schulich MBA core courses, PLUS
• Successful completion of 12 credits (where a 3.00-credit course is typically a standard 12-week course that meets once a week for 3 hours during the fall, winter or summer terms or a 1.50-credit course which is typically a standard 6-week course that meets once a week for 3 hours during the fall, winter, or summer terms) consisting of the following:
  • 6.00 credits of Required courses
  • 6.00 credits of Elective courses

Additional Requirements:

• Must be taken concurrently with a Schulich MBA*
  The diploma must be completed within one term of completing MBA program degree requirements
• Equivalent of a minimum 10-week full-time internship in ahealthcare organization. Upon approval, prior work experience and/or prior internship in the healthcare sector may be considered as a substitute for the 10-week internship requirement

Required Courses:

• HIMP 6130 3.00 STRATEGY IN HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the publicly funded healthcare system through the lens of key change drivers (e.g. aging) and disruptors (e.g. Covid-19) challenging organizations to adapt strategies. Organizational strategy is predicated on analytical tools and (Porter 5 forces etc.) However, with the radical shifts that have rocked health systems on a global scale, a central focal point is environmental impact.

  Pre-requisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• HIMP 6140 3.00 LEADING HEALTH SECTOR TRANSFORMATION

  To lead innovation and transformation in the health sector, leaders must work across organizational and systems silos to develop shared priorities and cohesive systems approaches. The course will integrate concepts from complexity science, systems theory, adaptive leadership, and behavioural economics to challenge one to explore leadership while gaining tools for leading systems challenges in the health sector market.

Elective Courses:

• MHIA 5140 1.50 DIGITAL HEALTH

  This course examines the emerging trends and applications in digital health, the opportunities that they offer, and the challenges they entail for healthcare systems. The course focuses on patient portals, human-machine interface, data analytics and machine learning in building information systems that cater to patients and healthcare professionals. The course also explores privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.

• MHIA 6150 3.00 ECONOMICS OF HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the demand and utilization of health services; drivers of healthcare costs; measuring output in healthcare; tradeoffs between efficiency, operational effectiveness and equity; realignment of capacity; how healthcare reforms affects demand; utilization and the mix of providers in the healthcare industry.
  Prerequisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• MHIA 6160 1.50 QUALITY AND VALUE IN HEALTHCARE

  This course introduces the main elements of a value-based healthcare system. From medical condition centered delivery models, cost analysis and payments, to IT infrastructure, systems integration and geography of care. This course engages students in understanding and coping with these factors and how they can be applied within the Canadian health system.

• MHIA 6180 3.00 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE

  This course examines the role of the private health sector through the lens of businesses providing technology and services (e.g., pharma), and startups across the healthcare continuum as an engine for new products (e.g., digital health solutions) techniques and insights. How has private sector entrepreneurship and innovation contributed to and continues to accelerate efforts towards improving the healthcare system.

  Pre-requisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses or permission of instructor.

• MHIA 6200 1.50 PUBLIC POLICY FOR HEALTHCARE

  The course will examine the structures, legislative frames, key levers, and the importance of evaluation and evidence in the health public policy arena. Forces such as lobbying, the media and the impact of politics will be highlighted. The course will also examine key stakeholders and tensions (patients, providers, the public, and politics).

• HIMP 6900 3.00 INDIVIDUAL STUDY - HEALTH INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT
  A student may work with an individual faculty member on a topic of mutual interest. These studies are co-designed by the student and the faculty member based on: 1) learning objectives 2) means of achieving these objectives 3) method of evaluation.

^{NOTE: Not all courses required to fulfill a specialization are offered each term. Course offerings are based on factors such as student demand and instructor availability. The office of Student Services & International Relations is available to provide advising on course sequencing and the fulfillment of program and specialization requirements within a student’s period of study. For current course offerings and details, please view the Schulich Course Offerings Database.}