Health Services Management University of Lethbridge

Overview

The Health Services Management programme at the University of Lethbridge provides a comprehensive professional education designed for those aspiring to lead within the complex healthcare landscape. This master's degree is jointly delivered by the Dhillon School of Business and the Faculty of Health Sciences to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to medical administration.

Students engage in a cohort-based learning environment that emphasises applied research, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making. The curriculum is specifically structured to allow practitioners to maintain their professional credentials while advancing their academic qualifications through a flexible, compressed delivery format.

Why Health Services Management at University of Lethbridge?

This programme benefits from the combined expertise of two distinct faculties, offering a unique blend of business acumen and health science specialisation. Teaching is conducted at the Calgary campus, providing a central hub for professional networking and collaborative learning among industry peers.

The University of Lethbridge utilises a sophisticated blended learning technique, incorporating distance delivery alongside intensive residential sessions. This model supports a global mindset and develops meta-cognitive skills such as systems thinking and advanced numeracy, which are essential for modern healthcare leaders.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 2531 per module
• National fee: CAD 1105 per module

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide interdisciplinary knowledge across several functional areas of management. Modules may include:

• Design
• Financial Structure
• Leading and Bridging
• Political Environment
• Conceptualization
• Health Services and Health Management
• Functional Management
• Applied Research

Careers with Health Services Management

Graduates are prepared for senior administrative and managerial roles within a variety of healthcare settings. The programme develops transferable skills that are highly valued in both the public and private sectors, focusing on operational efficiency and patient safety.

Potential career pathways include roles in ambulatory and clinic management, service design, and quality management. Graduates may also find opportunities in insurance, health policy, and facility operations, where strategic oversight and analytical decision-making are required to improve health service delivery.