Master's / Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate Health Care Administration and Service Management – CCo
Course Overview
Conestoga College’s Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration and Service Management provides healthcare professionals with advanced leadership, financial management, and operational skills tailored to the Canadian health sector. Students examine clinical service delivery, healthcare quality assurance, health informatics, human resource management, and provincial health legislation.
The program emphasizes patient-centered service design, ethical decision-making, and organizational leadership across hospital and community health environments. Applied case studies and group projects build practical competencies in financial budgeting and healthcare policy analysis. Graduates acquire the leadership tools needed to manage clinical departments, long-term care facilities, and public health agencies.
Entry Requirements
- Two- or three-year diploma or degree in a human health-related field from an accredited institution
- Alternative route: combination of academic studies and minimum 3 years related client-facing health experience
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88
- Official post-secondary academic transcripts translated into English
- Resume outlining work experience and career goals (if non-degree applicant)
Career Outcomes
- Health Services Administrator
- Clinical Department Manager
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Healthcare Operations Supervisor
Scholarship Available
- Yes (Conestoga Regional & Merit Entrance Scholarships)
