Bachelor of Arts in Health Management

Wilfrid Laurier University

Learn about diverse factors that affect the provision, management and usage of health care in Canada and around the world. Discover contemporary healthcare systems and how they should be structured to meet the growing demand for services. Explore life-saving technological advances, preventative health care and strategies to help people access treatments. Graduate prepared to pursue important non-clinical leadership roles in Canada’s healthcare systems.Technological advances can prolong life, but they aren’t available to everyone. We have healthcare systems that offer treatments when we get sick, but why do we fall ill in the first place And why do only some people use the health care system when they are sickThe Health Management program provides you with a broad understanding of the diverse factors affecting the provision, management and utilization of health care, both domestically and internationally.You'll take a blend of health studies, leadership, and management courses to provide you with an overview of the factors influencing health and illness and an understanding of Canadian healthcare systems.