The Health Services Management program at Toronto Metropolitan University offers two unique pathways for future leaders in healthcare management. Our Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA), specifically designed to assist health related professionals interested in advancing into management positions in health service organizations, while the new Bachelor of Commerce (BComm (Hons)) in Health Services Management blends business expertise with healthcare knowledge, preparing graduates to lead and innovate across Canada’s healthcare system.
The first undergraduate program of its kind in Canada
This major offers practical, real-world experience through practicum placements
Health Services Management (BComm (Hons)) degree
The Health Services Management (HSM) major prepares students to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals who can manage effectively within the complex Canadian healthcare system. It combines the strengths of the Business Management program with specialized courses in healthcare administration in one degree. This major offers practical, real-world experience through practicum placements and prepares students for a fast-growing sector with strong employment prospects in healthcare management, policy and informatics. It is accredited by both the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and the Canadian College of Health Leaders (Canadian Health Information Management Association accredited).
Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) degree
The Bachelor of Health Administration (BHA) program is a degree-completion model that offers healthcare workers the opportunity to get credit for their diploma courses as they work toward a university degree. The program is designed primarily for individuals currently working in applied healthcare who hold a diploma from one of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) and/or those certified by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) who are currently working in Health Information Management and hold a CHIMA-certified two-year diploma in Health Information Management. The program also includes a Practicum course that must be completed in conjunction with a partner health organization in the community.
Prime Location
The Ted Rogers School is just steps away from Canada's leading healthcare organizations, giving you opportunities to easily connect with industry experts and potential employers.
Our location makes the Ted Rogers School accessible to healthcare partners, including the industry leaders on our Advisory Council.
Co-op Education for HSM majors
Real-world experience is a key to standing out in a competitive job market. Gain career-related, real-world work experience through our co-operative education program. With full-time staff dedicated to Health Services Management Co-op students, you will receive personalized individual support throughout your studies to help you make the most of your experience.
Student groups
Make lifelong professional and personal connections by joining a student group.
Gain experience and skills through exciting networking events, case competitions and innovative experiential learning challenges.
There are over 30 student groups alone under the Ted Rogers Students' Society and almost 100 university-wide.
AUPHA Certification
The Ted Rogers School of Health Services Management received full re-certification status by the Association for University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the recognized accrediting body for health administration programs. AUPHA is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty, individuals and organizations dedicated to the improvement of healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Its mission is to foster excellence and drive innovation in health management and policy education and to promote the value of university-based management education for leadership roles in the health sector.
Canadian College of Health Information Management Certification
The Ted Rogers School of Health Services Management at Toronto Metropolitan University is a proud partner of the Canadian College of Health Information Management (College). The College is a national, not-for-profit corporation that sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada.