The Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) is a graduate program at the College of Business, University of Doha for Science & Technology in collaboration with Telfer Management School at the University of Ottawa. The EMHA blends healthcare and business management to develop senior leaders, focusing on innovation, data analytics, evidence informed policy, and effective leadership for Qatar’s evolving health sector and beyond. It integrates management, analytics, and strategy skills through real-world cases, offering flexibility with virtual learning and a Capstone project for practical experience.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a minimum of five years of full-time managerial work experience in healthcare.
- The required score on the UDST English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 6.0; OR
- A valid (within two years) TOEFL score of 72 and minimum scores of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.
- Academic transcripts related to the bachelor’s degree and/or postgraduate diploma presented upon application; AND
- Employment certificate from current employer indicating minimum full-time employment experience in years.
- Preference is given to applicants with significant work experience in the healthcare sector, particularly when they show evidence of management responsibilities and career progression.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| EMHA5101 | Healthcare in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA5102 | Leadership & Strategy in HC | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| EMHA5203 | Health Informatics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA5204 | HR Management in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| EMHA5305 | Fundamentals of Data Analytics: Making Data Useful for Health Care Managers | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA5306 | HC Finance & Accounting | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 18 | 18 | 0 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| EMHA6107 | Health Economics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA6108 | Organizational Change in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| EMHA6209 | Quantitative Methods for HC | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA6210 | Program Evaluation in HC | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| EMHA6211 | Governance & Ethics in HC | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 5 | 5 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| EMHA6312 | Quality & Performance in HC | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EMHA6313 | Project Management | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 4 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 15 | 15 | 0 | |||
| Program Total | 33 | 33 | 0 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
An Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) prepares experienced professionals for senior leadership, system-level, and transformation roles across the healthcare sector. Graduates typically advance into positions that combine strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and leadership impact. Overall, the EMHA is designed to accelerate mid- to senior-level professionals into executive roles that drive healthcare performance, quality, innovation, and system-wide impact.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Key career pathways:
- Senior Healthcare Leadership: Hospital Director, COO, Executive Director, Service Line Director
- Quality & Performance Excellence: Director of Quality & Patient Safety, Accreditation & Risk Management Lead
- Health Policy & System Leadership: Health Policy Advisor, Healthcare Planner, Population Health Manager
- Consulting & Advisory: Healthcare Management Consultant, Operations Improvement Advisor, Health Economics Consultant
- Digital Health & Innovation: Digital Health Director, Transformation Lead, Health Analytics & AI Program Manager
- Education & Executive Training: Clinical Program Director, Healthcare Leadership Trainer, Adjunct Faculty
- Entrepreneurship & Private Sector: Healthcare startup founder, private clinic executive, NGO or social enterprise leader