Doha, June 22 (QNA) - 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 leaders and administrators in Qatar and the region.

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, Dean of the College of Business at UDST Dr. Vincent Mangematin emphasized the significance of the partnership and the program's contribution to Qatar's healthcare ecosystem: "The 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".

Vice Dean for Graduate Professional Programs from the University of Ottawa Dr. Greg Richards highlighted the importance of international collaboration in addressing emerging healthcare challenges and preparing leaders to navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

UDST's Director of Student Services Ahmed Al Sayegh told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the program is designed to prepare healthcare professionals for leadership, executive, and academic roles while fostering innovation and practical problem-solving in the healthcare sector through real-world case studies from Qatar and Canada.

He explained that the two-year program will be offered in both in-person and online formats, allowing working healthcare professionals to develop their leadership and management skills while continuing their careers.

Al Sayegh added that the program will welcome its first cohort at the end of August. He also noted that the university currently offers more than 90 academic programs across master's, diploma, and bachelor's levels.

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, health 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 UDST's portfolio of graduate programs and reflects the institution's ongoing commitment to offering industry-relevant education that responds to evolving workforce needs. (QNA)