Health Industry Management

Successful completion of 12.00 credits total, consisting of the following:

• Completion of the Schulich MBA core courses, PLUS
• Successful completion of 12 credits (where a 3-credit course is typically a standard 12-week course that meets once a week for 3 hours during the fall or winter terms) consisting of the following:
• An introductory dinner workshop in September (orientation to the Canadian Healthcare System- challenges and future trends) PLUS
• 3 courses (9 credits) from the four core HIMP courses (see below), AND
• A fourth course from the four current core HIMP courses offered, OR
• One related course (3 credits) from a Recommended Electives list (see below), OR
• Up to 3.00 credits of relevant graduate level course from other York Faculties, OR
• An Independent Studies Course HIMP 6900 (3 credits) in the Healthcare SectorNotwithstanding the requirements outlined above, (3 out of 4 core HIMP courses etc.), it is highly recommended to take all four core HIMP courses. Each course provides a unique perspective, enriching your insights and understanding of the health industry.

HIMP Elective 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.

• HIMP 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.

• HIMP 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.

Recommended Elective Courses:

• ENTR 6605 3.00 ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW FIRM CREATION

  Explores various dimensions of the creation of new ventures, including family enterprises. It is concerned with content and process questions as well as with formulation and implementation issues that relate to conceptualizing, developing and managing successful new ventures. The course examines the nature of entrepreneurs and what they do. It identifies the nature of opportunities and considers how new venture ideas can successfully be screened. The course provides the opportunity to develop a cohesive and affective business plan for a start-up venture.
  Prerequisites: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses.

• MGMT 6800 3.00 INNOVATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

  Managing innovation, technology and design is key to success. This cross-functional course provides students with understanding and hands-on "innovation lab" experience applying the latest thinking in technology and design to innovation strategies. Suitable for all students, the course emphasizes the balancing of 21st century management skills of creativity, rigor and intuition in the end-to-end management of customer experience.

• MKTG 6050 3.00 MARKETING RESEARCH
  This course develops students' understanding of basic and advanced market research methods. Students learn to evaluate completed research projects and conduct research studies, developing proficiency in defining research questions, developing research designs, selecting appropriate samples, conducting analysis and writing actionable management reports. Also examined are mobile research, brand maps, social media monitoring/metrics, Big Data, consumer surveillance and data privacy issues. Prerequisite: SB/MKTG 5200.030
• OMIS 6750 3.00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  This course covers the strategic, organizational and operational aspects of managing projects. Students learn to manage the technical, behavioural, political and cultural aspects of temporary groups performing unique tasks. Topics covered include: defining deliverables, formulating project strategy, effective group organization and management, dynamically allocating resources, managing without authority, and resolving conflict. Traditional cost and time management techniques are covered Microsoft Office and open-source, free project management software.

  Prerequisite: All 5100-series Required Foundations of Management Core Courses
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/MGMT 6700 3.00

• ORGS 6350 3.00 MANAGING CHANGE
  As the environment of many business and nonprofit organizations becomes increasingly complex and unstable, it is imperative that top managers be able to create a climate of flexibility and adaptability in their operations. Organizations must be able to undertake major change without destructive side effects to be truly successful. This course surveys the major methods available to the modern manager for effectively managing the process of change and creating a general climate in which needed changes are sought and welcomed throughout the organization. The course emphasizes case studies and the discussion of alternative change management models. Prerequisite: SB/ORGS 5100 3.00 or INTL 5220 for IMBA students
• ORGS 6720 3.00 MANAGING TEAM DYNAMICS
  Organizations have moved to flatter, team-based structures. Unfortunately, team dynamics (and ultimately team performance) is often left to chance. This course draws on solid empirical research to help future team managers increase the probability of team success. Participants will draw from their own experiences in discussing team management skills, and will apply them in experiential exercises (no group hugs). Enrollment Maximum: 30 Prerequisite: ORGS 5100 3.0 and MGMT 5150 3.0
• PUBL 6800 3.00 PROGRAM EVALUATION

  This course provides students with the fundamental methodological tools necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of government programs, and includes a review of the extensive literature in this area. Students will learn techniques for evaluating assessments, and will learn to develop research designs for formative evaluations, summative evaluations and needs studies.

  Prerequisite: SB/PUBL 5500

Graduate Diploma in Health Industry Management

Successful completion of 12.00 credits total, consisting of the following:

• 3 courses (9.00 credits) from the current four HIMP Elective courses,

        AND one of the following options:

• One related course (3.00 credits) from the Additional Electives list
• With a letter of approval, up to 3.00 credits of relevant graduate level course from other York Faculties
• An approved Independent Studies Course (HIMP 6900 3.00) in the Healthcare Sector
• A fourth course from the four current HIMP courses offered

Additional Requirements:

• Must be taken concurrently with a Schulich MBA*
• The diploma must be completed within one term of completing graduate program degree requirements
• All students must take a minimum of 9.00 credits of HIMP Elective Courses
• Equivalent of a minimum 10-week full-time internship in a healthcare 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
• An introductory dinner workshop in September (orientation to the Canadian Healthcare System- challenges and future trends)

^{* Students must satisfy both Graduate Diploma and MBA requirements.}

^{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.}