Management, Rotman School: Management Executive MBA; Field: Global Healthcare and the Life Sciences

The intensive 15-month Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences (GEMBA-HLS) is designed for working professionals in the healthcare and life sciences industries. This field of study immerses students in key healthcare and life sciences clusters around the world. By learning from leading faculty and experienced sector leaders, students gain the knowledge and skills needed for success. While exploring current and future best practices globally, students are guided through an in-depth assessment of their own capabilities with a view to becoming more impactful leaders.

Over the 15 months of the program, students will partake in five international modules in some of the world's key healthcare and life sciences markets (currently three in Toronto, and one each in Singapore and London, U.K.). The program is delivered in a blended model, with in-person classes, hybrid classes with both in-person learning and online learning, and online classes. It leverages the strengths of the Rotman School, as well as relationships with the University of Toronto and the global healthcare and life sciences communities. Located on the edge of Toronto's medical discovery district, Rotman is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in the management innovations taking place in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical technology, medical informatics, telemedicine, insurance, patient engagement, long-term care, and health system design.

MBA; Field: Global Healthcare and the Life Sciences

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Admission is restricted to applicants with significant professional work and managerial experience in healthcare or the life sciences:

    • 8+ years of full-time work experience.

    • 3+ years in a mid-to-senior leadership, management, or administrative role (or equivalent).

    • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.

  • A base of knowledge of healthcare or life sciences organizations.

  • Evidence of academic achievement.

  • Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: the Executive Assessment (from the Graduate Management Admission Council), Rotman Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Test results are valid for five years. See further details or contact the admissions office.

  • Exemptions from the entrance exam requirement are granted to applicants who:

    • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

    • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

    • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director.

  • If required, completion of the following English proficiency tests:

    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

  • Applicants who meet all the minimum admission requirements will be assessed by the admissions committee on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, references, essays, professional experience, and a personal interview.

  • Please note that special program fees apply for this program.

Completion Requirements

  • Within this 15-month program, students must successfully complete a structured sequence of 22 courses, including the set of 12 core courses below, with an accumulated credit weighting of 11.50. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • For each cohort, the Academic Director will choose 10 of the non-core courses (5.0 FCEs) from the list below. At the discretion of the Academic Director and the Vice-Dean, MBA Programs, up to four of the non-core courses may be substituted with elective courses from the list of electives offered for the Full-Time MBA and Extended Full-Time MBA (Morning/Evening) Programs.

  • The Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences follows a blended model of delivery; i.e., a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online courses. It is offered during five residency modules (of between 6 and 8 days each) held in various cities and four online sessions. Supplemental curriculum hours are delivered online.

Mode of Delivery: In person, Hybrid
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: W-S-F-W)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

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