Toronto, ON – October 6, 2025 – International Business University (IBU) is launching two new MBA programs that bridge business education with healthcare sector expertise: the MBA in Digital Health & Data Analytics (DHDA) and the MBA in Healthcare Management (HCM). These MBA programs developed by IBU, combines advanced business education with sector-specific expertise in healthcare.
Addressing a Critical Need
With over 300 digital health companies operating in Ontario* and a good employment outlook for managers in healthcare**, these programs have been developed to cultivate hybrid leaders. They are professionals who can bridge the gap between data, technology, and healthcare administration.
To meet this demand, IBU has designed two specialized MBA programs that share a strong business foundation while offering distinct areas of focus. The MBA in Digital Health & Data Analytics (DHDA) emphasizes innovation, technology, and data-driven decision-making, while the MBA in Healthcare Management (HCM) builds expertise in healthcare operations, policy, and administration. Together, they give students the choice to pursue the pathway best aligned with their career goals.
Building Healthcare Leaders for Canada
Together, these MBA programs are designed for working professionals and aspiring leaders looking for flexible, accelerated, and career-focused healthcare management programs in Canada. By combining a strong business foundation with sector-specific expertise, IBU directly addresses Canada’s healthcare leadership gap.
Applications are open for the Winter 2026 intake.
*Source: Invest Ontario – Digital Health
**Source: Job Bank – Managers in Health Care Outlook
About International Business University
International Business University (IBU) is Ontario’s first independent, not-for-profit university exclusively dedicated to business education. Guided by its mission to provide accessible, affordable, and personalized learning, IBU prepares graduates to thrive in a global, purpose-driven economy.
With Centres of Excellence such as the Future Talent Research Institute and the Centre for Sustainable Business, IBU ensures its curriculum is continuously aligned with employer demands and emerging workforce needs. Through small class sizes, industry-engaged faculty, and innovative teaching methods, IBU delivers a graduate education that is practical, globally relevant, and deeply connected to the real world of business.
From its foundation, IBU has integrated sustainability, innovation, and industry collaboration into every program – positioning itself as a forward-looking institution committed to shaping Canada’s next generation of business leaders.
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