The College of Business at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, launched the new Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), a graduate program designed to develop the next generation of healthcare executive leadersย and administrators in Qatar and the region.
The program was officially launched during a ceremony held at UDST, attended by a distinguished group of academic leaders, decision-makers, healthcare experts, and professionals. The event also welcomed H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Programs Department at the Ministry of Public Health, and Dr. Rayana Ahmad Bou Haka, WHO Country Director, along with representatives from several leading healthcare institutions in Qatar, including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, The View Hospital, the Qatar Cancer Society, and Al Ahli Hospital. The strong participation reflected the growing commitment to developing leadership and management capabilities within the healthcare sector and strengthening the academic partnerships that support its advancement.
The Executive Master of Health Administration combines academic excellence with practical, industry-focused learning, equipping experienced healthcare professionals with the strategic, leadership, and system-level capabilities needed to lead change in complex healthcare environments. Through a curriculum grounded in leadership, strategy, innovation, and the business of healthcare, graduates develop the skills required to advance into senior leadership roles. Graduates of the program will earn dual degrees from the University of Ottawa and the University of Doha for Science and Technology, providing them with internationally recognized credentials and a global perspective on healthcare leadership.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vincent Mangematin, Dean of the College of Business at UDST emphasized the significance of the partnership and the programโs contribution to Qatarโs healthcare ecosystem:
โThe launch of the Executive Master of Health Administration reflects our commitment to developing highly skilled leaders capable of advancing healthcare systems and driving innovation across the sector. Through our partnership with the University of Ottawa, we are providing healthcare professionals with access to world-class education that supports Qatarโs national priorities and strengthens the future of healthcare management.โ
Dr. Greg Richards, Vice Dean for Graduate Professional Programs from the University of Ottawa highlighted the importance of international collaboration in addressing emerging healthcare challenges and preparing leaders to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.
The program has been developed specifically for working professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities while continuing their careers. Through a curriculum that integrates strategic management, organizational leadership, health informatics and data-driven decision-making, healthย systems and policy, and innovation, participants will gain the expertise required to lead healthcare organizations and improve healthcare delivery outcomes.
The launch of the EMHA further strengthens UDSTโs portfolio of graduate programs and reflects the institutionโs ongoing commitment to offering industry-relevant education that responds to evolving workforce needs. It also reinforces the universityโs strategic partnerships with leading international institutions to provide students with access to globally recognized academic opportunities. Applications for the inaugural cohort of the Executive Master of Health Administration are now open, with the program set to welcome its first group of students in the upcoming academic cycle.
