Health Administration (MHA)

This course analyzes concepts related to leadership and management in the context of healthcare delivery systems. The course examines health leadership and management roles in relation to tradition, change and socially responsible practice, reflecting an understanding of, and response to issues in health policy. Assessment of psychological aspects of workplace environment and program development to facilitate change through leadership is explored in all healthcare environments, including Indigenous health. cr. 3.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of accounting with an emphasis on financial statement analysis and interpretation. Students will use financial ratios to make informed organizational decisions. Using and interpreting various costing principles will empower students to make informed product or service pricing decisions. Budgeting processes will enable students to ensure organizational alignment with management strategic goals and planning. 3 credits. Students cannot retain credit for COMM 5106, COMM 5107, and COMM 5001.

This course focuses on the application of the principal statistical concepts used in managerial decision-making such as the basic probability theory and the assessment of probabilities from sample data; display of sample information and description of data; the Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential probability distributions; hypothesis testing; X2 distribution and tests for goodness of fit; simple and multiple linear regression; correlation of qualitative and quantitative data. Through lectures and application of statistical techniques to managerial decision-making situation students will learn to select, apply and interpret statistical techniques and results to formulate and support their recommendations. 3 credits. Online delivery or Lecture on-campus. Students cannot retain credit for both COMM 5021 and OPER 5001.

This course focuses on the application of organizational behaviour concepts, theories and research to explain and understand human behaviour in organizations and its impact on organizational performance. Influences at the individual, group and organizational level are analyzed covering core concepts such as motivation, team dynamics, conflict management, leadership, organizational culture, and change management, among others. 3 credits. Students cannot retain credit for COMM 5405,COMM 5406,COMM 5407, COMM 5012 and HROB 5001.

This course focuses on the analysis, integration and evaluation of the scientific knowledge underlying injury prevention and safety management of systems related to both human and technological resources. Emphasis is placed on decision-making in setting priorities and in selecting and evaluating interventions for injury prevention and safety management in a range of healthcare environments, including those with a focus on Indigenous healthcare. cr 3.

This course focuses on the processes related to program development and evaluation relevant to the health systems, policies and specific environments, including those with a focus on Indigenous healthcare in Canada. The course also covers evaluative theories, needs assessments, cost analysis, performance monitoring and evaluation processes and analyses. The impact of programs and strategies is explored including the use of data. cr 3.

This course explores accountability structures within healthcare, including employee relations, governance models, boards of directors, foundations, accreditation and quality assurance. Requirements, obligations and accountability related to health informatics in the workplace are also covered. A variety of models are examined, including those with an Indigenous healthcare focus. cr 3.

This course requires the preparation and presentation of a major paper related to a key administrative issue with a health care setting. The paper must demonstrate evidence based knowledge related to the administrative issue as well as an understanding of the processes and leadership roles and responsibilities required to address the issue and facilitate positive change. PREREQ: Completion, or simultaneous completion, of all the MHA courses. cr. 6.

This course addresses issues and trends related to the allocation of healthcare resources. The impact of regulation and policies nationally and jurisdictionally on resource allocation is explored. The course analyzes the effect on human health resources and delivery of care to various populations, including Indigenous peoples in Canada and those in rural and remote locations. A rapidly growing healthcare knowledge base and technology, along with ethical distribution of resources, are addressed. cr 3.