Post-Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management

Our Post-Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management is designed for healthcare professionals ready to advance into leadership roles. In an industry evolving at an unprecedented pace, there is a critical need for skilled managers who can navigate complex administrative, financial, and operational challenges while championing high-quality patient care.

This program goes beyond traditional administration by integrating modern best practices in digital health, leadership, and ethics. You will engage with real-world case studies—from telehealth innovations to pandemic response—ensuring you graduate ready to tackle both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s unknowns. With a focus on adaptive and ethical leadership, ICT Schools cultivates managers who don’t just adapt to change, but lead it.

This hybrid program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, preparing you to effectively manage healthcare systems, optimize service delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other dynamic healthcare settings.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Duration: 1,460 instruction hours
• Flexible Learning: Hybrid in-person and online format
• Practical Skills: Leadership, healthcare policy, finance, HR, ethics, and disaster response
• Career-Ready: Includes a 240-hour capstone project for real-world application
• Expert Curriculum: Developed and taught by healthcare professionals

Applications to the Post-Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management are accepted for the January 2026 intake. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Applicants must possess a post-secondary certificate or diploma in any healthcare discipline. A university degree is not required.

A candidate who does not fulfill the minimum admission requirements but is 18 years of age or older as of the first official day of classes may apply as a mature student. A copy of proof of age must be submitted with the application. Candidates who apply as mature students may be required to pass an approved qualifying test.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit a completed application form directly to the college. They must also provide:

• One official copy of any post-secondary transcripts (diploma, certificate, or degree) forwarded directly from the institution(s) attended.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Instruction at ICT Schools is in English. Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and oral comprehension of English is required.

SPECIAL NEEDS
ICT Schools encourage applicants with special needs to consider a career in healthcare management. We examine each situation on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, the applicant must submit a request in writing with accompanying supporting documentation to the Registrar prior to the start of the new school year.

ADVANCED STANDING (TRANSFER CREDIT)
Applicants may request a transfer of educational credit from other institutions. Requests must be submitted with the application and include an official transcript and a course syllabus. If accepted, the applicant may be required to pass a challenge examination. A maximum of 50% of the program may consist of transfer credits.

Graduates of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management are equipped to step into high-demand management and leadership roles across the diverse healthcare sector. The program is designed for health professionals seeking to advance their careers into supervisory and executive positions.

Potential career paths include:

• Healthcare Administrator / Manager
• Director of Rehabilitation Services, Dietetics, or Laboratory Medicine
• Chief of Emergency Medicine or Anesthesia
• Mental Health Residential Care Program Manager
• Healthcare Policy Analyst or Consultant

With an aging population and an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, the demand for skilled managers is strong. Graduates are prepared to lead in hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, and long-term care facilities, driving improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes.

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Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

For more information, visit www.ontario.ca/page/osap (Note: corrected URL from the original document).

Further information is available from the Registrar’s Office.

ICT SCHOOLS PAYMENT PLAN
Interest-free tuition payment plan options are available for those who qualify. Payment Plan information is available from the Registrar’s Office.

ICT SCHOOLS BURSARY PROGRAM
These bursaries provide financial assistance to deserving full-time students based on a demonstration of financial need and a strong commitment to the program. Interested candidates must complete an application form, available through the Registrar’s Office. Bursaries are non-repayable and are considered taxable income if over $500.

ICT SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ICT scholarships honor students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Entrance scholarships are available to qualified students. Additional scholarships are awarded to full-time students at the beginning of the second academic year based on outstanding achievement in the first year. Application is not required. All scholarships are issued once tuition has been paid in full and are considered taxable income if over $500.