The Master of Health Care Management (MHCM) at the University of Niagara Falls Canada is an 18-month, 45-credit degree covering health systems, policy, finance, leadership and digital health. It includes a six-credit practicum and a nine-credit capstone project.
This listing describes the on-campus route in downtown Niagara Falls. The university also offers other delivery formats, subject to availability. A practicum provides applied learning; paid placement and employment are not guaranteed.
Post-graduation work permit
PGWP: Yes for eligible graduates of the qualifying on-campus degree. Applicants must meet IRCC requirements, including study mode, full-time study and language requirements. Eligible master’s graduates may apply for a permit of up to three years. This does not establish eligibility for the fully online route.
Tuition and start dates
The current official international tuition table lists 45 credits at CAD 950 per credit: CAD 42,750 for the entire degree, before additional fees and any scholarships. Living expenses are separate. This is the currently published rate, not a confirmed 2027 intake quotation; request a written estimate from UNF.
The university calendar lists term starts on January 11, April 12, July 5 and October 4, 2027. The course page describes the fall intake as September. Confirm the actual MHCM start date, on-campus delivery and international seat availability with UNF before applying; these calendar dates do not confirm an open intake.
Career directions
Possible settings include hospitals, public health agencies, long-term care organizations and health care consulting. Related management roles often require relevant professional and supervisory experience. This degree does not itself confer a clinical licence, guarantee a job or make a career immune to AI-driven changes.