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SCHOOL OF
HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
Graduate Program
Master of Health Administration
Faculty of Health
dal.ca/sha
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Important Dates ..................................................................................................................................3
Section 2: About the MHA and Thesis Option ..............................................................................................4
Section 3: Part-time Study and Grading Scheme .........................................................................................6
Section 4: School Awards .....................................................................................................................................7
Section 5: Faculty .....................................................................................................................................................9
Section 6: Professor Emeritus ............................................................................................................................9
Section 7: Sessional Lecturers ............................................................................................................................10
Section 8: Executive-in-Residence ....................................................................................................................10
Section 9: MHA Course Descriptions ...............................................................................................................11
Section 10: MHA Program of Study ..................................................................................................................14
Section 11: NEW MHA Program of Study .......................................................................................................15
Section 12: MHA+ Certificate…Legal Matters in Health Admin. ............................................................16
Section 13: MHA+ Certificate…Strategic Decisions in Health Admin. ..................................................17
Section 14: JD/MHA Program of Study ...........................................................................................................18
Section 15: New JD/MHA Program of Study ..................................................................................................19
Section 16: Policy on Criminal Conviction .....................................................................................................20
Section 17: Equity & Inclusion Policy ..............................................................................................................20
Section 18: MHA Thesis Stream Option ...........................................................................................................21
Section 19: Academic Support Policy for Students ....................................................................................21
Section 20: Human Rights & Equity Services ...............................................................................................21
Section 21: Student Grievances and Appeal Procedures. .........................................................................21
Section 22: Guidelines for Writing Papers .....................................................................................................25
Section 23: Professionalism ................................................................................................................................30
Section 24: Online Support ..................................................................................................................................33
Section 25: Dalhousie Libraries .........................................................................................................................34
Section 26: Presentation Skills Evaluation ....................................................................................................36
Section 27: Norms for Working Together ......................................................................................................37
Section 28: Student/Faculty Advising .............................................................................................................37
Section 29: CA+HME ................................................................................................................................................40
Section 30: NCHL Competencies .......................................................................................................................42
Section 31: Administrative Odds and Ends ...................................................................................................43
Section 32: School Contacts and Information ...............................................................................................44
2Section 1: Important Dates
Undergraduate & Graduate Calendar Dates
Fall 2020-2021
September - December
August - September Mandatory Orientation for New Students
September 7 Labour Day – University closed
September 8 Classes begin, fall term
October 12 Thanksgiving Day – University closed
November 19-13 Study Break
November 11 Remembrance Day – University closed
November 16 Classes Resume
December 1 Last day to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2021 Convocation
December 8 Classes end, fall term
December 10 Examinations begin
December 20 Examinations end
December 25-31 University Closed
Winter 2020 - 2021
January - April
January 1 New Years Day – University closed
January 6 Classes begin, winter term
February 5 Munro Day – University closed
February 15 Nova Scotia Heritage Day – University closed
February 15-19 Study break
February 22 Classes resume
April 2 Good Friday – University Closed
April 8 Classes end unless otherwise indicated
April 10 Examinations begin, regular session
April 23 Examinations end, regular session
Summer/Spring 2020 – 2021
May - August
May 24 Victoria Day – University closed
TBA Spring Convocation
July 1 Canada Day – University closed
July 1 Last day to Apply to Graduate for Fall 2021 Convocation
August 2 Halifax/Dartmouth Natal Day – University closed
3Section 2: About the MHA and Thesis Option
Mission
Prepare highly qualified and motivated health administrators through knowledge, skills, and values acquired
using a competency-based model of learning.
Conduct research that enriches the body of knowledge in healthcare.
Engage in strategic collaboration to improve health and wellbeing through innovative and effective administrative
practice.
Vision
To inspire tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through the integration of research, practice and lifelong learning.
Values
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Professionalism
About the School
The School of Health Administration offers a Master in Health Administration (MHA) degree that is accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CA+HME) which prepares the graduate for
administrative careers in the Canadian healthcare delivery system. The MHA is guided by the National Centre for
Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) competencies. See Sections 27 and 28 of this Handbook for more information on
CA+HME and NCHL.
The program options are designed specifically for careers in hospital administration, nursing administration, and
administration of health and health-related areas in district, provincial and federal governments. The School seeks
to provide a conceptual background for the increasingly complex managerial tasks that need to be performed in
health institutions and health related government departments. An effort is made to balance political, social,
cultural, medical and psychological approaches to understanding the healthcare delivery system with those of the
management sciences.
The emphasis in the School is on an academic, multidisciplinary and professional education. It is academic in that it
emphasizes knowledge of current research findings and treats the practice of health administration as a
phenomenon subject to social scientific analysis. It is multi-disciplinary in that faculty are drawn from traditional
social and administrative sciences. It is a professional program in the sense that it attempts to broaden the social
perspective of the student, emphasizing that a professional has a special responsibility to society, and must maintain
ethical standards appropriate to a career in Health Administration.
4Enrolment in the School of Health Administration is limited in order to ensure close faculty-student interaction.
Those admitted to the School have varied backgrounds covering many fields of undergraduate, graduate, and
professional study. Student interaction is encouraged in all aspects of the program. Indeed, the program is
committed to the principle that graduate education is, in large part, learning how to teach oneself. In this sense,
one's fellow students become very important educational resources.
The atmosphere is informal; classes are small; students and faculty meet frequently. The program is demanding,
challenging, and rewarding, and students must be committed to serious study. Ten full course credits plus a 16-
week residency are required.
The Health Administration student is self-motivating and capable of considerable self-direction; in short, a self-
starter. A major function of the faculty of the School is to promote and foster the development of these attitudes,
skills and characteristics. Student organization and participation in program governance is encouraged. There is
opportunity for student representation at the School's faculty meetings, professional, social, and sports activities
interspersed throughout the year.
Students are encouraged to act as ambassadors to the School. Students are requested to participate in recruitment
by speaking to others regarding the program and providing information to those interested in pursuing a graduate
degree.
In addition to the Master of Health Administration , the School also offers the following programs:
• Master of Health Administration (MHA+) - Certificate in Advanced MHA studies:
o Legal Matters in Health Administration
o Strategic Decisions in Health Administration
• Juris Doctor/Master of Health Administration JD/MHA
• MHA Thesis Option
• JD/MHA Thesis Option
The MHA thesis option is typically opened to a maximum of three new students per year. Student research topics
should be consistent with the School's research strategy and the availability of the research advisors. Research
topics should be interdisciplinary where appropriate and grounded in the residency/field experience. For detailed
information on the MHA Thesis Option, please see the 2020-2021 MHA Thesis Handbook.
5Section 3: Part-time Study, Advanced Standing, and Exemption, Grading System and Good Standing PART-TIME STUDY The program offered through the School is available to students on a part-time as well as a full-time basis. A part-time student may take up to two and a half full credits in any academic year (September 1 -August 31). In order to ensure that graduate students benefit from a reasonable concentration in their studies, part-time studies must normally be completed within six years. MHA students may switch between part and full time status, e.g. if employment situation changes. MHA students may also take the two year course over three years, e.g., to cope with family responsibilities. ADVANCED STANDING AND EXEMPTION Applicants wishing to receive advanced standing should include course outlines for those classes previously taken which they consider to be equivalent to Dalhousie MHA classes. Where it is determined at time of admission that a student has the equivalent of a required class but is not granted advanced standing (e.g. because the coursework was at undergraduate rather than graduate credit level), an exemption may be permitted, so that another class is substituted for the required class. GRADING SYSTEM AND GOOD STANDING The passing grades are: A+, A, A-, B+, B, and B- MHA students are required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to achieve a grade of "B-” or better in all classes taken. If a student receives an "F" grade in a class, the student (full time or part time) is withdrawn from the program for academic reasons. Letter Grade Numerical Grade GPA A+ 90-100 4.3 A 85-89 4.0 A- 80-84 3.7 B+ 77-79 3.3 B 73-76 3.0 B- 70-72 2.7 F
Section 4: School Awards
The following awards are made annually:
1. CCHL - Bluenose Chapter Award
Sponsored by the Bluenose Chapter of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and awarded to the graduating
student of Dalhousie University's Master of Health Administration program who exhibits both high academic
standing and a high degree of professionalism generally consistent with the standards (e.g. ethical conduct,
competencies) endorsed by the College. Activity in the College is considered in the selection process.
2. Robert Wood Johnson Award
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Ltd. honouring excellence in the study of health administration. The award
is given to the graduating student who is viewed most likely to contribute valuable service in the career of
health services administration.
3. Dr. Alan D. Thomson Award
Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the highest GPA in HESA 6330 Health Services Planning.
This award will be given to the student who best demonstrates the ability to integrate two essential elements
of health services planning: (1) the application of epidemiological methods to define the health services needs
of a population, and (2) an understanding of the political, social, and organizational dynamics that shape the
process by which health services are planned.
4. Dr. A. Peter Ruderman Award
Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest GPA of the graduates and has demonstrated the
most originality and creativity in class, projects and papers in HESA 5320 Epidemiology and HESA 6505.
5. Northwood’s Edward L. Roach Continuing Care Award
Sponsored by the Northwood Foundation, and awarded to the graduating student of the MHA program who
has achieved high academic performance in Health Administration and has demonstrated particular interest
in the field of long-term care.
6. Glen Moore Memorial Award
Sponsored by the School of Health Administration in memory of Glen Moore, and awarded to the first year
student, selected by her/his peers, faculty and staff, for showing effective leadership, congeniality and deemed
most likely to make a noteworthy contribution to the field of health administration.
7. Association of Health Administration Students (AHAS) Award
Awarded to a graduating student in recognition of fellowship and valuable contribution to student life within
the Association of Health Administration Students, the School of Health Administration, and the community at
large.
8. Nestman Prize for Accounting Excellence
Awarded to a student who has achieved academic excellence in HESA 5345 Health Services Accounting and
Management Control, and HESA 5350 Health Services Management Accounting and Control. This award was
created to honour the contributions of Professor Lawrence Nestman on his retirement. For many years,
Professor Nestman was the instructor for these courses.
9. Dr. Thomas A. Rathwell Award
Awarded to the graduating student who achieves the highest GPA in HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy and HESA
5341 Economics.
710. Shannex Prize In Innovative Practice For Aging Populations
The Prize was established to recognize outstanding achievement in innovation and optimization of quality
care of our aging population. Recipients will be a graduating student in the Master of Health Administration
program at Dalhousie. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding achievement in innovation and/
optimization of quality care for our aging population through course work, residency, a research project
and/or volunteer work.
11. First Year Academic Excellence Award
Awarded in recognition of the first-year student engaged in full time studies who has demonstrated the highest
level of academic excellence. To be awarded in September following completion of all 10 first year classes.
Full time study defined as completion of all 10 first year classes in the first academic year of the program.
8Section 5: Faculty
For additional information about our faculty please follow website link
Michael Hadskis, BSc (Hons.), LLB, LLM
University Teaching Fellow (on Sabbatical 2020-21)
Mohammad Hajizadeh, BA (Iran), MSc (Iran), PhD (Australia)
Associate Professor (on Sabbatical 2020-21)
Catherine Mah, MD, FRCPC, PhD
Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Promoting Healthy Populations
Tanya Packer - BSc (OT) (Western), MSc (Queens), PhD (Queens)
Director, Assistant Dean, Partnerships, Faculty of Health Vice-Chair
Jeanna Parsons Leigh – BA, MA, PhD
Assistant Professor
David Persaud - MSc (Queens), MSA (Central Michigan), PhD (Toronto)
Associate Professor
Christopher Simms, BA, MPA, MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor
Section 6: Professor Emeritus
For additional information about our faculty please follow website link
Grace Johnston – BSc Honours (McGill), MHSA (AB), PhD (Western Ontario)
Professor Emeritus
Lawrence J. Nestman - BComm (SK), CA (AB, NS), MHSA (AB) Professor
Emeritus
9Section 7: Sessional Lecturers
For additional information about our faculty please follow website link
Steve Ashton, BSc (Hons), MBA (Dal), CHRP
Lecturer SHA, Vice President, People and Organization Development at the IWK Health Centre.
Sheila Brown, PhD
Lecturer SHA, Educational consultant and facilitator and President Emerita of MSVU.
Shawn Harmon, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD, FHEA
Lecturer SHA, Part-Time Faculty, Schulich School of Law and School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University,
Adjunct Professor, Paediatrics Dept., School of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Honorary Fellow, School of Law,
University of Edinburgh
Min Hu, PhD
Lecturer SHA, Min obtained his Ph.D. in Economics and held a postdoctoral position in Health Economics at
Dalhousie University.
Leah Hutt, BA, LLB, LLM
Lecturer SHA, Senior Health Law Policy Analyst
Dion Mouland, BSc (Dal), DHSA (Dal), MHSA (Dal)
Lecturer SHA, President & CEO Ocean View
Matthew Murphy, MAHSR, CHE
Lecturer SHA, Director, Performance, Analytics & Accountablity, Nova Scotia Health Authority
Kathleen Norman, PhD(c), MBA
Lecturer SHA, Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Risk and Quality at Shannex
Section 8: Executive-in-Residence
Robert Zed, MHA (Dal)
Chair and CEO, Triangle Strategies Healthcare Consulting
The Executive in Residence is uniquely positioned within the School to foster the professional growth and
development of future leaders in the health sector. Robert’s ability to inspire future leaders in health
administration, to see their potential and offer guidance spans several decades within the healthcare sector. To
read more about Robert please visit School’s Executive-in-Residence
10Section 9: MHA Course Descriptions
FALL COURSES – First Year
HESA 5330 - MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
Pre-requisite: None Instructor: D. Persaud
HESA 5345 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL
IN HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: None Instructor: M. Hu
HESA 6360 - HEALTHCARE LAW
Pre-requisite: None Instructors: L. Hutt
HESA 6370 - INT. COMPARATIVE FUNDING AND INSURANCE SYSTEM
Instructor: C. Simms
HESA 6505 - STATISTICS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Pre-requisite: course in introductory statistics Instructor: M. Hu
FALL COURSES – Second Year
HESA 6100 – ETHICAL DECISIONS IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Pre-requisite: HESA 5315 Instructor: J. Parsons Leigh
HESA 6305 - ANALYZING THE OUTCOMES OF HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: None Instructor: M. Murphy
HESA 6330 - STRATEGIC PLANNING IN HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: HESA 6505, HESA 5320 Instructor: K. Norman
HESA 6340 - HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: HESA 5330 Instructor: S. Ashton
HESA 6366 - HEALTH LAW AND POLICY: CURRENT ISSUES I
Pre-requisite: HESA 6360 Instructor: Shawn Harmon
HESA 6400 - EXECUTIVE DECISIONS: DYNAMICS OF BIAS, RISK, AND PERSUASION
Instructor: Sheila Brown
SUMMER COURSE
HESA 6390 - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RESIDENCY
Pre-requisite: First year courses Instructor: D. Persaud
11WINTER COURSES – First Year
HESA 5315 - MANAGING CHANGE IN HEALTH SYSTEMS: SUSTAINABILITY AND
ADAPTATION.
Pre-requisite: HESA 5330 Instructor: D. Persaud
HESA 5320 - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POPULATION HEALTH
Pre-requisites: HESA 6505, HESA 6370 Instructor: C. Mah
HESA 5341–HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS: EVALUATION AND POLICY
Pre-requisites: None Instructor: M. Hu
HESA 5350 - MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND FUNDING SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: HESA 5345 Instructor: TBA
HESA 5505 – STRATEGY AND CHANGE LEADERSHIP IN HLTH SYSTEMS
Instructor: D. Persaud
HESA 6341 - MANAGEMENT UNION RELATIONS: DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION
Pre-requisite: HESA 5330 Instructor: D. Mouland
HESA 6361 - BUSINESS LAW FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS
Pre-requisite: 6360 Instructor: TBA
WINTER COURSES – Second Year
HESA 5335 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Instructor: M. Hu
HESA 6310 - HEALTHCARE POLICY
Pre-requisite: HESA 6370 Instructor: C. Simms
HESA 6345 - HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP: DEDISIONS, OWNERSHIP AND
ACCOUNTABILITY Instructor: C. Simms
HESA 6362 - ADVANCED HEALTHCARE LAW (not offered 2020-21)
Pe-requisite: HESA 6360 Instructor:
HESA 6365 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE
Pre-requisite: HESA 5315 Instructor: D. Mouland
HESA 6367 – HEALTH LAW AND POLICY: CURRENT ISSUES II
Pre-requisite: HESA6360 Instructor: Shawn Harmon
12HESA 6380 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Pre-requisites: All required courses Instructor: C. Simms
DIRECTED PROJECT*
Graduate Calendar Link
DIRECTED READING*
Graduate Calendar Link
Please note: Students are limited to two half credit directed studies during their MHA program. Please see
Administrative Manager for outline, proposal template and Faculty of Graduate Studies form.
Students are not permitted to take classes outside the prescribed MHA program without prior approval from the
Graduate Coordinator.
IPHE 5900: Interprofessional Health Education Portfolio
All students enrolled in a program within the Faculty of Health are required to register for IPHE 5900. Students
enrolled in the MHA program are required to complete a minimum of four experiences throughout their program.
There are four mandatory IPHE experiences for MHA students which are the Dalmazing 1.0 (September), Dalmazing
2.0 (October), MHA Residency and MHA Senior Seminar. Students must register during both the fall and winter
terms for IPHE and all requirements must be satisfied prior to graduation. A final portfolio must be submitted to
the Graduate Coordinator. A separate IPHE handbook is available for reference. Please note: Fall graduates must
also register for summer term in the last year of their program.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Students choose 3 credit electives from the following, or other Faculties, pending approval of Graduate Coordinator.
Please consult school as electives may not be offered every year.
➢ CH&E 5040 Intro. to Health Serv. Res. & Policy
➢ NURS 5893 Health Program Planning and Evaluation
➢ HINF 6020 Research Methods
➢ NURS 5830 Palliative Care Nursing
➢ HPRO 5514 Current Frameworks in Health Promotion
➢ ECMM 6022 Project Management: A Managerial Approach
➢ HPRO 5620 Topics in Biopsychosocial Health
➢ HINF 6220 Networks and Web for Health Informatics
PLEASE REMEMBER: If you have registered for a course and need to drop it—you'll need to officially drop it
through Dal Online by the withdraw deadlines. Non-attendance is not considered a withdraw otherwise, you
will receive an F or Incomplete (INC), which counts as 0 in your GPA. Information is available at
CANADIAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH LEADERS CERTIFICATION
The Canadian College of Health Leaders has developed a competency-based program. It is the only Canadian
professional credential available for people involved with health care management. Students graduating with their
MHA are eligible to be certified. For further information, please visit the College website.
13Section 10: MHA Program of Study
Course Number Course Name First Year - (5 credits) - Required
Fall
HESA 5330 Management & Design of Healthcare Organizations
HESA 5345 Financial Accounting, Governance & Management Control
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 6370 Int. Comparative Funding and Insurance System
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5315 Managing Change in Health Systems
HESA 5320 Managerial Epidemiology
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics: Evaluation and Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
(.5 credit elective) or HESA Elective
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Summer - (1 credit) - Required
HESA 6390 Health Administration Residency
Second Year - (4 credits required)
Fall
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6330 Strategic Planning in Healthcare
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
(.5 credit elective) or HESA Elective
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5335 Information Systems in Health Administration
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
HESA 6380 Senior Seminar
(.5 credit elective) or HESA Elective
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
HESA Electives selected from the following
HESA 6000 Nursing Administration & Leadership
HESA 6325 Continuing Care Administration
HESA 6341 Management Union: Decisions & Implementations
HESA 6361 Business Law for Health Administrators
HESA 6362 Advanced Healthcare Law
HESA 6366* Health Law and Policy: Current Issues I
HESA 6367* Health Law and Policy: Current Issues II
HESA 6394 Directed Project
HESA 6395 Directed Reading
Total: 11 credits
* HESA 6366 and HESA 6367 must both be completed.
Other electives can be explored on an individual basis. Approval must be received from the School prior to registering for non-HESA electives.
* Must register in IPHE 5900 during every term of MHA program
Approved: School Council December 15, 2000; revised October 15, 2004, revised September 2015
14Section 11: NEW MHA Program of Study
Students beginning the MHA in September 2020 may Opt In to the new 16-month
Program and follow the Program of Study below.
Year 1 Fall Term
HESA 5330 Management and Design of Healthcare Organizations
HESA 5345 Accounting and Financial Management I Healthcare
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 6370 Canadian and International Health Systems
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Year 1 Winter Term
HESA 5320 Epidemiology and Population Health
HESA 5335 Information Systems and Project Management for Health Administration
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics Evaluation and Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
HESA 5505 Strategy and Change Leadership I Health Systems
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Year 1 Summer Term
HESA 6390 Health Administration Residency
Year 2 Fall
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
TOTAL 8.5 Credits
15Section 12: MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Legal Matters in Health
Administration Program of Study WHEN ENROLLED IN THE OLD MHA PROGRAM
First Year - (5 credits)
Fall
HESA 5330 Management & Design of Healthcare Organizations
HESA 5345 Financial Accounting, Governance & Management Control
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 6370 Comparative Healthcare Funding and Insurance Systems
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education Portfolio
Winter
HESA 5315 Managing Change in Health Systems: Sustainability and Adaptation
HESA 5320 Managerial Epidemiology
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics: Evaluation and Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
HESA 6361 Business Law for Health Administrators
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education Portfolio
Summer - (1 credit)
HESA 6390 Health Administration Residency
Second Year - (5 credits)
Fall
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6330 Strategic Planning in Healthcare
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
HESA 6366 Healthcare Law and Policy: Current Issues I
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education Portfolio
Winter
HESA 5335 Information Systems in Health Administration
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
HESA 6362 Advanced Healthcare Law
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
HESA 6367 Healthcare Law and Policy: Current Issues II
HESA 6380 Senior Seminar
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education Portfolio
TOTAL: 11 CREDITS
Students must register for IPHE 5900 during every term of the MHA program
MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Legal Matters in Health Administration
The purpose of the MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Legal Matters in Health Administration is to provide MHA students with advanced knowledge
of the myriad legal matters in healthcare administration. The Certificate is not a free-standing, nor an entry-level credential. Certificate recipients can neither
practice law nor represent themselves to imply the right or competence to practice law.
Only students of the Master of Health Administration program [MHA] will be eligible to complete the MHA + Certificate. The four law-related courses will be
completed concurrently with the MHA degree. Students enrolled in the JD/MHA program may pursue any of the elective courses noted below as MHA electives,
but these courses would not count toward Law School credit hours.
The five courses include: HESA 6360 Healthcare Law, HESA 6361 Business Law for Health Administrators, HESA 6362 Advanced Healthcare Law, and HESA
6366 & HESA 6367 Healthcare Law and Policy: Current Issues I & II. MHA students choosing not to complete the Certificate, continue to access other elective
courses.
Note: HESA 6366 and 6362 are both required for certificate.
Students should declare the MHA+ at the beginning of their program, however they may opt out and complete the regular MHA program of study.
16Section 13: MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Strategic Decisions in Health
Administration Program of Study WHEN ENROLLED IN OLD PROGRAM
First Year - (5 credits = 30 credit hours)
Fall
HESA 5330 Management & Design of Health Care Organizations
HESA 5345 Financial Accounting, Governance & Management Control
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 6370 Int. Comparative Funding and Insurance System
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5315 Managing Change in Health Systems
HESA 5320 Managerial Epidemiology
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics: Evaluation and Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
HESA 6341 Management Union Relations: Decisions and Implementation
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Summer - (1 credit – 6 credit hours)
HESA 6390 Health Administration Residency
Second Year - (5 credits – 30 credit hours)
Fall
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6330 Strategic Planning in Healthcare
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
HESA 6400 Executive Decisions: Dynamics of Bias, Risk and Persuasion
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5335 Information Systems in Health Administration
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
HESA 6345 Healthcare Leadership: Decisions, Ownership and Accountability
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
HESA 6380 Senior Seminar
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
TOTAL: 11 CREDITS (66 credit hours)
Students must register for IPHE 5900 during every term of the MHA program
MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Strategic Decisions in Health Administration
The purpose of the MHA+ Certificate in Advanced MHA Studies: Strategic Decisions in Health Administration is to provide MHA students with advanced
knowledge of the science of decision-making. The Certificate is not a free-standing, nor an entry-level credential.
Only students of the Master of Health Administration program [MHA] will be eligible to complete the MHA+ Certificate. The Certificate requires that students
complete four courses to be completed concurrently with the MHA degree.
The four courses include: HESA 6341, Management Union Relations: Decisions and Implementation, HESA 6100, Ethical Decisions in Health Administration,
HESA 6400, Executive Decisions: Dynamics of Bias, Risk and Persuasion, and HESA 6345, Healthcare Leadership: Decisions, Ownership and Accountability.
MHA students choosing not to complete the Certificate, continue to access other elective courses.
Students should declare the MHA+ at the beginning of their program, however they may opt out and complete the regular MHA program of study.
17Section 14: JD / MHA Program of Study
Course Number Course Name First Year - (5 credits) - Required
Fall
HESA 5330 Management & Design of Healthcare Organizations
HESA 5345 Financial Accounting, Governance & Management Control
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 6370 Int. Comparative Funding and Insurance System
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5315 Managing Change in Health Systems
HESA 5320 Managerial Epidemiology
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics: Evaluation and Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control and Funding Systems in Healthcare
.5 Credit elective
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Summer - (1 credit) - Required
HESA 6390 Health Administration Residency
Second Year
First year of Law School
Note: Years 1 and 2 can be done in reverse order.
Third year and fourth year is a combination of MHA and Law classes.
Healthcare Law is a required class and can be done either in Law or MHA (HESA 6360, Healthcare Law). If
students opt to take the class in Law rather than the first term of the MHA program, one of the remaining MHA
requirements would be taken in its place.
Remaining MHA requirements – 4.0 credits:
Fall
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6330 Strategic Planning in Healthcare
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Winter
HESA 5335 Information Systems in Health Administration
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
HESA 6380 Senior Seminar
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
TOTAL: 10 CREDITS (with HESA 6360, Healthcare Law)
9.5 CREDITS (without HESA 6360, Healthcare Law)
Students must register for IPHE 5900 during every term of the MHA program
Note: All requirements for both programs must be completed prior to graduation. A student cannot graduate with only one component of a combined degree
(e.g. Students cannot graduate with the JD if MHA component is not complete and vice versa).
18Section 15: New JD/MHA Program of Study
Year 1 Fall Term
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
HESA 6370 Canadian and International Health Systems
HESA 5330 Management & Design of Healthcare Organizations
HESA 6360 Healthcare Law
HESA 5345 Accounting and Financial Management in Healthcare
HESA 6505 Statistics for Health Administration
Year 1 Winter Term
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
HESA 5320 Epidemiology and Population Health
HESA 5341 Healthcare Economics: Evaluation & Policy
HESA 5350 Management Control & Funding Systems in Healthcare
HESA 5335 Information Systems and Project Management for Health Administers
HESA 5505 Strategy and Change Leadership in Health Systems
Year 1 Summer
HESA 6390 Residency
Year 2 Fall and Winter
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
First year of Law School
Note: Years 1 and 2 can be done in reverse order.
Year 3 and 4 Fall and Winter
IPHE 5900 Interprofessional Health Education
Third year and fourth year is a combination of MHA and Law classes.
Healthcare Law is a required class and can be done either in Law (LAWS 2132) or MHA (HESA 6360). If students
opt to take the class in Law rather than the first term of the MHA program, one of the remaining MHA requirements
would be taken in its place.
Remaining MHA requirements Fall year 3 and 4
HESA 6305 Analyzing the Outcomes of Healthcare
HESA 6100 Ethical Decisions in Health Administration
HESA 6340 Human Resources in Healthcare
HESA 6365 Quality Management in Healthcare
HESA 6310 Healthcare Policy
NOTE: JD/MHA students must take all 15 courses: 10 in Year 1, and 5 across the fall terms of Years 3 and 4.
19Section 16: Policy on Criminal Conviction
Applicants to the Master of Health Administration should be aware that a prior criminal conviction may render
them unable to practice in their field of study upon graduation, or to be able to participate in some fieldwork
experiences in agencies throughout their course of study.
The Faculty of Health does not require a Criminal Records Check or other screening procedure (e.g. Vulnerable
Sector Screen) as a condition of admission into its programs. However, students should be aware that such record
checks may be a residency or other fieldwork requirement. It is the student’s responsibility to have such procedures
completed.
Facilities may refuse to accept students on the basis of information contained in the record check or other screening
procedure. If the student is unable to complete a clinical requirement due to a failure to meet the record check or
screening requirements of the faculty, or if the student is refused access to the facility on the basis of the information
provided, such a student may fail the course, and as a result, may not be eligible for progression or graduation.
Facility requirements may change from time to time and are beyond the control of the University.
Students are required to sign the Faculty of Health Statement Regarding Records Check, to verify that they have
read the statement.
Section 17: Equity and Inclusion Policy
The School of Health Administration recognizes that deliberate Equitable Admissions processes are required to
increase the support and admission, and graduation of students who self-identify as belonging to historically
underrepresented groups: persons of Aboriginal/Indigenous ancestry (especially Mi’kmaq), members of racialized
groups, persons of African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), Acadians, persons with dis/Abilities, and
persons belonging to minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SOGI) groups and women.
The School of Health Administration will develop and implement Equitable Admissions policies and processes
consistent with the NS Human Rights Act. It will develop and implement strategies to identify and create
recruitment and support systems, plus complementary policies and practices that create an inclusive, equitable
learning and working environment, to attract and support members of under-represented groups to enter and
succeed in the School of Health Administration programs.
* Source: Nova Scotia Department of Human Resources
Approved: HSA School Council, February 1, 2001
FHP Faculty Council, March 8, 2001
SHA School Council, April 20, 2010
Revised Version, June 2019
20Section 18: MHA Thesis Stream Option
The MHA Thesis Option is not for everyone. First, the student must be interested in the research of a fulltime or
cross-appointed School faculty member. Second, the student should have a well-developed rationale for pursuing
the Thesis Option rather than the MHA coursework program.
Thesis students may be either full or part time MHA students. They may be joint degree students. JD/MHA students
should include both a legal and health management focus in their thesis. The Thesis Option is not recommended for
certificate (MHA+) students since they would need an extra nine credit hours and a minimum of 28 months to
complete. Further information on the Thesis stream is available in the Handbook.
Section 19: Academic Support Policy for Students
A new Accommodation Policy for Students was approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 24th,
2014. Please refer to the following website.
Section 20: Human Rights & Equity Services
Human Rights & Equity Services (HRES) provides confidential Advisory service to members of the Dalhousie
Community seeking advice & support.
Discrimination & Accommodation
The Statement on Prohibited Discrimination sets out Dalhousie University's commitment to safeguarding its
students and employees against all forms of prohibited discrimination in the course of work or study or
participation in University-sponsored organizations, activities and programs.
What is discrimination?
“For the purpose of this Act, a person discriminates where the person makes a distinction, whether intentional or
not, based on a characteristic, or perceived characteristic…that has the effect of imposing burdens, obligations or
disadvantages on an individual or a class of individuals not imposed upon others or which withholds or limits
access to opportunities, benefits and advantages available to other individuals or classes of individuals in society.”
-Section 4 of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act
For further information on Discrimination & Accommodation, Sexual Violence, Equity & Inclusions, Harassment &
Conflict, please see the HRES website at: https://www.dal.ca/dept/hres/human_rights_discrimination.html
Section 21: Student Grievances & Appeal Procedures
Appeal of Academic Standing
Student may dispute matters of academic standing. Students who wish to raise questions or register concerns
about matters of academic standing are encouraged and strongly advised to communicate informally with
their instructor or the Director of the School of Health Administration (hereafter referred to as the Director)
before seeking a review under formal procedures. (See form on page 33)
For matters concerning fairness or an appeal of a procedure or process, students should contact the Faculty
of Graduate Studies.
21Appeals of a final grade
If you have questions or concerns about a final grade, you are encouraged to discuss them with your
instructor. If the matter cannot be resolved informally, you can begin a formal reassessment process by filling out
a Request for a Reassessment of a Final Grade [PDF - 246kB]. Your completed request form is to be submitted to
the Registrar's Office with a fee of $50, which is refundable if the grade is changed. The Registrar will forward
your request to the dean of the faculty or director of the college/school offering the course. The reassessment
will then be carried out according to the procedures developed for this purpose by the faculty/school/college.
These procedures should reflect the academic disciplines and assessment involved and should provide for a
review of the assessment by a qualified person not responsible for the original evaluation.
For more information on the grade reassessment process, please go to
https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/grades-and-student-records/appealing-a-grade.html
or contact the School Administrative Manager (mgrsha@dal.caor 902-494-1547).
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Section 22: Guidelines for Writing Papers
The following are suggested guidelines for the preparation and submission of written assignments. Please
refer to your specific course syllabi for additional guidance and instructions from your course instructors
with regard to assessments.
School of Health Administration students are to use the American Psychological Association (APA)
publication manual. It is available without cost to MHA students at American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/. Some conventions which differ from or go beyond the APA Manual but are accepted
in the School are detailed below.
1. General Format
1.1 The title page can be prepared on the basis of personal preference.
1.2 For longer papers (i.e. greater than 5 pages), include an abstract and table of contents.
1.3 If desired, margins may be set at one inch (1") on all sides.
1.4 The use of 'I' or 'we' is discouraged.
1.5 Avoid emotional statements; concentrate on an analysis of facts.
1.6 Avoid using italics, underlining, boldfacing, or capitals in the text for emphasizing points. This tends
to stop the reader and thus the flow of the ideas which you are trying to convey. Use headings and
sub-headings to guide the reader and emphasize your key points.
1.7 Avoid using one sentence paragraphs. This form of writing is difficult to read. Also, avoid paragraphs
which are longer than half a page. Readers tend to lose your line of reasoning in long paragraphs.
2. References
It is recommended that reference manager citation software be used. An orientation on Citation Management
is provided each September by a librarian from the Kellogg Library. Zotero is another option available at no
cost.
2.1 The reference list may be typed single spaced, with a space between references. The second and sub-
sequent lines of the reference need not be indented.
2.2 In the body of the paper, when references are at the end of a sentence, place the period at the end of
the citation: (Smith, 1989).
2.3 Interviews (personal communication) should be included in the reference list. You may choose to
incorporate them directly into the list or compile them separately. You should include the name,
position, agency and city of the interviewee as well as the date of the interview. Reference to the
interview should follow the standard format: (Smith, 1989).
2.4 Underlining the volume numbers of journals is optional; however, remain consistent in the style you
have chosen.
2.5 Page numbers should be cited in the text i.e. (Smith, 1989, p. 10), if the reader might have trouble
locating the reference. For example, generally the page number would be important to include when
referencing books, government reports or other longer documents.
253. Government References
3.1 Citation of an internal government document:
Document Title (date) Unpublished manuscript received from [name, agency, address]
3.2 Guidelines for the referencing of Canadian Legislation (i.e. books, journals, statutes and case reports)
can be found in the Legal Resources. It is on reference at the Dalhousie Law Library.
4. Web Site References
More information is provided in the APA Manual. (Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 6th ed.)
5. Non-sexist Language
5.1 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – CULTURE OF RESPECT
Every person at Dalhousie has a right to be respected and safe: http://www.dal.ca/cultureofrespect.html.
We believe inclusiveness is fundamental to education. We stand for equality. Dalhousie is strengthened in
our diversity. We are a respectful and inclusive community. We are committed to being a place where
everyone feels welcome and supported.
5.2 University Secretariat, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion -
https://www.dal.ca/dept/university_secretariat/university_senate/diversity--equality-and
inclusion.html
5.3 Government of Canada – Status of Women Canada - https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/index-en.html
6. Preliminary Steps
6.1 Carefully read the instructions that you are given. Make sure that you understand exactly what to
do. If you have any questions, ask your instructor.
6.2 Refer to some key reference to get an overview of the subject area that you selected. Attempt to
narrow your focus and develop a well-defined topic/problem, one that you can handle in the time
and space allowed.
6.3 Develop a preliminary outline of your paper, using appropriate headings and sub-headings. Provide
a brief sketch of what you plan to report in each section.
26Develop a time frame for the work that you must do.
Writing is like a muscle which must be developed through exercise. Many people find it difficult to write
clearly, concisely and logically. Write, rewrite, revise, edit, rework; your paper can always be improved.
7. Intellectual Honesty
The Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar states that a University should epitomize the quest for intellectual
honesty. Failure to measure up to the quest for such a standard can result in an academic offence. The seniority
of the student concerned, the presence of a dishonest intent, and other circumstances may all be relevant to the
seriousness with which the matter is viewed.
7.1 Plagiarism or Self-Plagiarism
Dalhousie University defines plagiarism as the presentation of the work of another author in such a way as
to give one’s reader reason to think it to be one’s own. Plagiarism is a form of academic fraud. Plagiarism is
considered a serious academic offence which may lead to loss of credit, suspension or expulsion from the
University, or even the revocation of a degree. The University attaches great importance to the contribution
of original thought to scholarship. It attaches equal importance to the correct attribution of authorities from
which facts and opinions have been derived.
In its grossest form, plagiarism includes the use of a paper purchased from commercial research cooperation
or prepared by any person other than the individual claiming to be the author. Plagiarism using material
from web sites, including inadequate citations, is a major concern. Therefore, instructors are being made
aware of ways to detect fraud of this type.
Self-plagiarism is the submission of work by a person which is the same or substantially the same as work
for which he or she has already received academic credit. You can build on work of your own and others in
other courses, but this work must be referenced using the standards for referencing published papers.
In an effort to bring important information on this subject together in one place, the Libraries’ website on
plagiarism has been revamped and added to by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Plagiarism. It has also been
linked from the Dal web pages for Students and Faculty and moved to a more visible and accessible web
address Web Link
Both students and faculty will find important and useful information on what plagiarism is, how to avoid it,
how to detect and prevent it, what policies exist as well as the penalties and discipline process. In addition,
there is information about the Committee including members and terms of reference.
The Committee would especially like to draw your attention to an interactive multimedia presentation
“Research Ethically” which was developed by the Libraries. It covers what plagiarism is, the Dalhousie
27discipline process and strategies for avoiding plagiarism including citing and paraphrasing. Information can
be found on the following website: Academic Support or Writing Centre Resource Guide
Students who are in any doubt about the proper forms of citation and attribution of authorities and sources
should discuss the matter in advance with the faculty members for whom they are preparing assignments.
Failure to abide by the attribution standards of the School in the preparation of assignments, reports, term
papers, and theses might constitute plagiarism.
7.2 School of Health Administration
Ethical standards of scholarly writing are expected. Plagiarism has occasionally been a concern. Therefore,
during the term, you could be asked by the instructor to provide your rough notes, drafts, etc. When people
write good quality, original papers, their working notes will contain evidence of literature reviews, numerous
drafts that have been edited, and documentation of sources of information. You should be able to show
evidence of how sections of your paper evolved. Therefore, do not destroy any of your work in progress
material.
Students are expected to work co-operatively, discuss ideas, and debate differences in interpretations of
information. Reviewing and critiquing papers and assignments of past and present students also aid in
learning. However, no past or present student should make available his or her own, or any other person's,
work in hard copy or electronic form by email, on USB, or otherwise unless 1) the students involved are
working together on a group project, or 2) the work is made available through an open disclosure process
that is known and available to all students and faculty, e.g. permission has been granted by the student(s) for
a professor to provide the work as example(s) for all others to review, the work is catalogued and available
in the School, Dalhousie Library, or elsewhere. Standard referencing practices should then be used to cite the
work of past and present students.
7.3 Faculty Responsibilities
All faculty shall discuss with students the reasons plagiarism is considered to be a serious academic offence.
The following statement shall be deemed to be part of every course outline, whether it appears there or not;
however, instructors are encouraged to include this wording on written handouts or web-based course
information.
All students in this class are to read and understand the policies on plagiarism and academic honesty
referenced in the Policies and Student Resources sections of the plagiarism website. Ignorance of such
policies is no excuse for violations.
URKUND: Plagiarism Detection
Students may be asked to submit their written papers through a plagiarism detection program called Urkund.
Urkund is a practical tool for plagiarism control and has been integrated with Dalhousie's Brightspace. Students
send their assignments to their professors for analysis via email, direct upload or through an LMS/VLE. Urkund
automatically checks texts against the internet, archives and databases, reporting any similarities, and offers
source track-back in an easy to operate analysis.
Urkund then presents the information required by the professor in order to determine whether or not the text
contains plagiarism.
8. Accuracy in Resumes (job and career services for resume help)
The student is to be fully accurate in the facts given in their resumes. For example, they are to state that they
are a student or candidate for an MHA, and not imply they are an MHA graduate until such time as they are
granted the degree. If MHA students or graduates are applying for a position that asks for or is more familiar
28with an MHA or MPH or other designation, their resume should state MHA and their cover letter should
describe how the MHA can be considered equivalent to the required degree. Students in the coursework
option should not prepare their resume in a way that implies they have completed a thesis (e.g. a Senior
Seminar paper is not a thesis). Activities should be fully and accurately presented, e.g. co-secretary of AHAS,
should indicate co-secretary on resume, not secretary.
9. Research for Academic Papers
Research for a paper should be developed with the quality and reliability of sources in mind. As much as
possible, students should seek verified and expert sources. Scholarly sources which have been approved by
a group with recognized expertise in the field, for example, books published by university presses, articles in
peer-reviewed journals or journals that appear in the ranked list of journals are good sources for academic
writing. It should be noted that some internet sources may be comparatively easy to access but may contain
unverified opinions or unreliable information (for example, Wikipedia, private websites etc).
To make researching for papers easy, Dalhousie University Libraries have recently added LibGuides, a
webbased portal to information arranged by subject. There is a LibGuides designed specifically for students
and faculty in Health Administration where you can find links to databases and journals, the library’s online
catalogue of materials, websites in SHA, podcasts and RSS feeds, electronic books and more. To access the
LibGuides, visit the library home page at Web Link and click on Subject Guides or here is the direct link: Web
Link. You may want to book mark it.
Journal Citation Reports – Search a journal title.
Definitions of terms
Adapted from Web of Science, ISI Web of Knowledge Web Link
The following definitions and terms will be helpful in understanding ranking lists:
• Immediacy Index: Average number of times an article is cited in the year it is published.
Cites to current articles: Number of current articles
• Impact Factor: Average number of times articles from the journal published in the past two years have
been cited in the JCR year.
• Cites to recent articles: Number of recent articles
• JCR year (Journal Citation Report): The year of the JCR edition displayed in the top right-hand corner of
the page. Each JCR year contains one year of citation data. You select the JCR year on the
Welcome page.
• Citing Half-Life: Median age of articles cited by the journal in the JCR year.
• Cited Half-Life Calculations: The cited half-life calculation finds the number of publication years from the
current JCR year that account for 50% of citations received by the journal.
• ISSN: International Standard Serial Number, a unique number that identifies a journal. The format is four
numbers, a hyphen (-), three numbers, and then a check character that may be a number or X (e.g., 0010-
4620).
• Citation: A citation is the formal acknowledgment of intellectual debt to previously published research.
It generally contains sufficient bibliographic information to uniquely identify the cited document
• Total Cites: The total number of times that a journal has been cited by all journals included in the database
in the JCR year.
Citations to journals listed in JCR are compiled annually from the JCR year’s combined database,
regardless of which JCR edition lists the journal and regardless of what kind of article was cited or when
the cited article was published. Each unique article-to-article link is counted as a citation.
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