COURSE CURRICULUM

The program’s first level offers foundational courses essential for managing healthcare projects effectively. Students begin with Communications for Health Care Management, developing skills to engage stakeholders and lead teams. Conestoga 101 provides an introduction to college expectations and resources. Procurement and Finances for Healthcare introduces financial principles critical for managing healthcare budgets and resources. Understanding the Canadian healthcare system is covered in Introduction to Canadian Healthcare System, giving students context for their work. Fundamentals of Project Management for Healthcare equips students with traditional project management knowledge tailored to healthcare settings. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration for Healthcare focuses on building effective partnerships, while Digital Transformation in Healthcare prepares students to navigate the evolving technological landscape. Healthcare Project Planning integrates these concepts to prepare students for real-world project development. The second level culminates with a Capstone Project, allowing students to apply learned skills in a practical setting. Leadership & Human Resource Management in Healthcare explores managing teams and human resources in healthcare contexts. Implementation and Change Management in Healthcare teaches strategies for leading organizational change. Risk and Issue Management in Healthcare focuses on identifying and mitigating project risks. Healthcare Agile Project Management introduces flexible project approaches suited for dynamic healthcare environments. Healthcare Quality and Accreditation emphasizes maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance. Finally, Health Services Research Methods develops skills in data collection and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. Together, these courses prepare graduates to lead healthcare projects that improve patient care, optimize resources, and adapt to the sector’s evolving challenges.