Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées en
administration des affaires - gestion des services de santé

In Brief

This program will enable you to develop your management skills. You will have the skill set to manage human, material and financial resources as well as more advanced knowledge of health care management. You will thus be better equipped to make effective decisions in a changing health care system.

• Certain courses given in hybrid delivery mode: a very flexible formula that combines the advantages of in-class and online teaching. In-class meetings are held once a month or every two weeks, depending on the course’s pedagogical approach.
• Full-time or part-time: you’re the one who decides on the pace of your progress in the program.

Objectives

General Objectives

• Acquire and become proficient in the use of knowledge specific to the management of health care services.
• Acquire the vocabulary specific to the administrative sciences, more particularly as it relates to health care services management, in order to communicate effectively.
• Develop professional skills and competencies.

Specific Objectives

• Learn to use effective and results-oriented management tools to make complex business decisions.
• Learn to face multiple and complex challenges in a changing health care system.
• Learn to act in an ethical and socially responsible manner by implementing the best conditions under which to undertake projects for the benefit of the organization and society.

Continuance of Studies

Les cours du D.E.S.S. pourront être reconnus, en totalité ou en partie, si vous poursuivez vos études dans l'une de ces voies de spécialisation de la maîtrise en administration des affaires (M.B.A.) : gestion des entreprises ou gestion des services de santé.

Program Benefits

Certain Distance Education Courses

Enjoy greater flexibility with the distance learning courses offered in this program, a great way to balance your studies with the other aspects of your life.

Refer to the distance learning site (in French only) and find out more about this course delivery mode.

Certain Courses Given in English

This program offers you the option of taking certain courses in English. In these courses, although they are taught in English only, you may write your assignments and exams in French. Refer to the list of undergraduate courses (website in French only) offered in English for more details (webpage in French only).

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree or a degree deemed equivalent. 

Have you studied outside Canada ? Learn about admission requirements based on your place of residence.

Your Future

Upon arrival at the Faculty, you may be eligible to receive many services offered by the Service du développement professionnel (SDP) (in French only) and participate in the career activities it organizes. Refer to its website to learn about all of the ways in which the SDP can help you develop your career project and make it a reality.

Financial Aspects

Scholarships and Financial Aid

At the Bureau des bourses et de l'aide financière (website in French only), you will find all the information you need about the possible sources of funding for your studies, including the various government financial aid programs and the admission, excellence and mobility scholarship programs.