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Athabasca University

Master of Health Studies

The Master of Health Studies (MHS) program prepares health professionals to assume leadership positions in the health system. The rapid pace of change in health services requires health professionals to be leaders, equipped to address new challenges. The program provides professionals from various health backgrounds with skills that enable them to discern emerging trends and anticipate future directions in health services and provide leadership in planning, implementation, evaluation, change management, and policy development. Learners may also elect to complete a focus area: teaching focus, leadership focus, or health research focus.

Information effective September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.

Updated June 30 2020 by laurab

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