Curriculum

Eligibility Criteria:

• A Degree in Bachelor of Public Health/ MBBS/ Ayush (BUMS/BAMS/BHMS), BBA, BHA, BSc Nursing/ B. Pharma or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/ Institution
• Graduation in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University
• Graduation in any stream with at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized University for SC/ST/OBC classes

Course Outline:
First Semester:

• Concepts & Principles of Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Communication
• Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Second Semester:

• Hospital Administration and Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Managment Information System
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Third Semester:

• Health Administration and Legal Aspects
• Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations
• Healthcare Economics
• SWAYAM / MOOCS / NPTEL / Institution offered Skill courses

Fourth Semester: 

• Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
• Managerial Accounting and Financial Management in Healthcare
• Managerial Managment and Inventory Control 
• Basic Life Saver Skills and Trauma

     DSEC :

• Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• Materials Management
• Managerial Economics
• Business Communication
• Hospital Planning
• Strategic Management
• Operations Management
• Emerging trends in Healthcare

Career Prospective

The M.H.A degree offers a wide array of career prospects within the healthcare industry. Here are potential job opportunities for graduates:

• Public/ Private Hospital Operations: Work in government or private hospitals, healthcare institutions, medical organisations, consulting firms and public health agencies across diverse administrative roles.
• Academic Faculty: Build a promising teaching career in renowned institutions.
• Training and Research: Lead and coordinate clinical research projects within healthcare organizations.
• Healthcare Regulatory Bodies: Work with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
• Medical Tourism: Manage medical tourism operations, ensuring smooth travel, coordination and support for international patients across hospitals, healthcare facilities and tourism service agencies
• NGOs - Health Project Management: Lead and manage NGO health projects, overseeing planning, implementation, evaluation and alignment with goals.
• Hospital Administrator: These professionals manage the day-to-day operations of healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance, developing policies, and handling budgets.
• Healthcare Consultant: Consultants collaborate with healthcare organizations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operations.
• Healthcare Policy Analyst: Policy analysts research and analyze healthcare regulations and policies, providing recommendations to government agencies, policymakers, and healthcare organizations.
• Healthcare Operations Manager: Operations managers oversee various departments in hospitals, including patient care services, clinical services, and supply chain management.
• Healthcare Informatics Manager: Informatics managers handle the implementation and maintenance of healthcare information systems and electronic health records.
• Healthcare Quality Assurance Manager: Quality assurance managers develop and implement programs to maintain healthcare services' quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Healthcare Marketing Manager: Marketing managers create and execute marketing strategies to promote healthcare services, programs, and facilities.
• Healthcare Financial Manager: Financial managers are responsible for the financial operations of healthcare organizations, including budgeting, analysis, and reporting.

Overall, an M.H.A degree equips graduates with a strong foundation in healthcare management, preparing them for leadership positions in healthcare organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Examination