Are you ready for that next promotion? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join us to gain the skills and knowledge to lead and innovate in the helping professions and become a catalyst for positive change.

If you already have education (equivalencies will be considered) in these sectors, this program is for you:

• Social Work
• Early Childhood
• Disability
• Justice Services
• Addiction and Recovery Support
• Child and Youth Care
• Family Support
• Community Development and Support
• Education Services
• Nursing
• Home Care
• Pharmacy
• Recreation Therapy
• Dentistry
• Medicine
• Physiotherapy
• Laboratory Sciences
• Nutrition Sciences
• or any other human or health services

Ready to advance your career? Get the business and leadership skills you need to succeed!

Apply now and start your journey towards becoming a leader in health and human services management.

Potential careers in health and human services management

Program graduates could work in health or human services agencies, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and government units in the following roles:

• Administrator
• Case Manager
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Executive Director
• Fundraisin Manager
• Health or Community Educator
• Non-profit Leadership
• Outreach Program Supervisor
• Program Coordinator
• Program Director
• Program Manager
• Researcher
• Supervisor
• Team Lead
• Volunteer Coordinator

All students choose 5 electives. How to choose? Well, it is up to you. We suggest you be strategic about the courses you take to build your career ladder.  Where do you want to be in five years? What skills will you need?  An online search for the skills needed in the career you want in your future can help you narrow down your choices.

Course Delivery

We make it easy for you to gain business and specialized skills for leadership. This post-diploma certificate can be completed in as little as two terms (8 months) or taken at a slower pace over three years. Our program offers flexible learning options, including daytime, evening, and online classes, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional life. You choose what works best for you.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Gain hands-on experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses. You will work on real-world projects under faculty supervision enhancing your skills and career potential.

We are excited about the community partnerships we have developed to provide you with interesting, meaningful projects that will help you develop and enhance your applied skills, as well as build your network and your career potential.

Each term there will be different projects to complete in teams or as individuals. It will be tough to choose a project!

To register in a WIL course, students must first have completed a minimum of 9 credits in the HHSM program to apply the skills being learned.

All students must choose one of the following WIL courses:

• HMSV3996: Community and Health Leadership Applied Research
  Challenge Your Thinking Skills with Applied Research: Do you love solving puzzles and problems? Are you passionate about digging into ideas and exploring new concepts? Applied research in our program will push you to find information that drives projects forward and makes a tangible difference in the community. You’ll work on real-world issues, developing solutions that have a lasting impact.
• HMSV3997: Community and Health Leadership Service-Learning (not offered in 2026)
   Get Hands-On with Service-Learning: Ready to roll up your sleeves and put your knowledge to the test? Service-learning combines your program learning with your previous experience and education. You’ll collaborate on projects that require you to build, create, and innovate within or for an organization. This hands-on approach not only enhances your skills but also allows you to contribute meaningfully to the community.