The Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) is a practice-focused doctoral program designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders including hospital CEOs, medical directors, and regional healthcare executives. The program emphasizes advanced leadership, management, and analytical skills for individuals seeking mid- to senior-level executive positions across diverse healthcare environments, including senior living communities, hospitals, medical centres, and integrated health systems.
This applied program equips students with the specialised competencies needed to lead transformational change and solve complex organizational challenges in the healthcare sector. The curriculum blends real-world problem solving with rigorous academic instruction, emphasizing strategy, operations, policy, and innovation in healthcare delivery.
Students engage in advanced, applied research relevant to healthcare leadership and administration. The program cultivates expertise in business and finance, applied research methods, negotiation, and strategic decision-making—core skills necessary for success in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape. Graduates will be prepared to implement data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, quality, safety, and patient outcomes, both domestically and globally.
The DHA program is designed for:
- Healthcare executives (e.g., medical directors, clinical supervisors)
- Practising clinicians (e.g., MDs, DOs, NPs) seeking leadership roles
- Professionals committed to improving care delivery through effective governance, policy development, and systems thinking
Program Highlights:
- Fully online coursework designed to accommodate working professionals
- Emphasis on ethics, communication, collaboration, and applied problem-solving
- Two-day in-person residency conference required before graduation, fostering connection with faculty and peers
- Option to pursue as a stand-alone doctorate or as part of a dual-degree program
- Completion of a doctoral research project (qualitative or quantitative) and a formal doctoral defence
Graduates of the program will be equipped to lead with innovation, drive organizational performance, and influence health systems at all levels