About Health Care Administration @ Alpha International in St. Lawrence College
Overview
Alpha International Academy connects international students seeking a quality post-secondary education with one of the leading colleges in Ontario. The Academy is affiliated with St. Lawrence College, who provides oversight over all curriculum, faculty, and operational quality for college-level programs delivered at Alpha’s Toronto campus. Students can learn how to apply through Alpha at: alphacollege.ca/how-to-apply and are considered enrolled at St. Lawrence College once admitted. Graduates receive a St. Lawrence College diploma or graduate certificate, depending on their course of study.
The Health Care Administration International Stream program is a business program that will provide health care practitioners with business and leadership fundamentals. The program is geared toward international students who have previous education and work experience in health care who wish to develop their managerial and leadership skills. The international stream provides a four semester option which has been designed to transition students to learning in Canada, becoming familiar with the Canadian Health Care system, and making international students career ready. The curriculum is geared toward providing a wide base of business skills in a health care context such as financial, communication, human resources, leadership, operations, and critical thinking. Graduates of the program would be suited for careers in entry or middle management positions in a wide variety of health care settings such as clinics, hospitals, and private facilities. The program is delivered over two 15-week semesters.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- ELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
- PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
St. Lawrence College Highlights
Type |
Public |
Established |
1967 |
Location |
Ontario, Canada |
No. of Campuses |
3 |
Students |
6500 full time, 20,000 part time (approximate value) |
Campus housing |
Available |
Financial aid |
Bursaries, awards and scholarships |
Official Website |
www.stlawrencecollege.ca |
St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.
Particulars |
Brockville campus |
Cornwall campus |
Kingston campus |
Bachelor degree |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
Certificate and diploma |
15,600 CAD |
15,600 CAD |
16,000 CAD |
Graduate certificates |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
International student recovery fee |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
Average expenses for books |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
Residence |
6546 CAD |
6546 CAD |
6546+1700 CAD (additional meal plan) |