Master of Hospital Administration

Indian healthcare sector is growing at a rapid rate. It has been estimated that till 2020, the sector will grow at a cumulative average rate of 16.5\% and will touch US$ 280 billion (18,48,000 Crore Rs) revenue mark (KPMG India).In  terms  of  workforce  requirement,  it  is  estimated  that  the  sector  will  create  40  million  (4  Crore)  new  jobs (reported by AIMA in collaboration with BCG and CII). As of date, hospitals constitute the largest segment of the healthcare sector and account for approximately 70\% of its revenue. For managing the rapidly growing hospitals, the demand for professionally trained hospital administrators is increasing rapidly. The rapid growth in demand for  qualified  hospital  administrators  is  also  backed  by  existing  evidence  that  suggest  that  better  managed hospitals  generally  have  superior  clinical  outcomes,  higher  degree  of  patient  satisfaction,  and  have  higher likelihood of patients recommending the hospital to others.

In  India,  there  is  severe  paucity  of  professionally  trained  hospital  administrators.  Limited  number  of  academic institutes   are   focused   on   producing   trained   hospital   administrators,   while,   the   demand   for   qualified administrators is increasing rapidly. As a result, in many hospitals, senior practicing doctors are also performing the role of administrator. However, it places a significant demand on the time of these doctors, making it difficult for  them  to  devote  adequate  time  to  both  clinical  and  administrative  work.  As  a  result,  either  clinical  or administrative work gets neglected, ultimately resulting in poor quality of care and/or poor patient satisfaction. Lack of trained administrators also result in inadequate second line of leadership in many hospitals and pose a serious  challenge  to  the  sustainability  of  healthcare  initiatives  taken  by  the  hospitals.  Hence,  professionally qualified hospital administrators not only have a very good career prospects but also are pivotal to the growth of hospitals in India. They will have self-satisfaction of serving the suffering people in time of need in the hospitals.

MHA  programme  offered  by  the    IIPHG  is  a  two  year,  full-time  programme.  The programme  is  designed  to develop professionally trained administrators who can play an effective managerial role and provide leadership in public/private   hospitals   and   healthcare institutions.   For   achieving   its   intended   objective,   the   programme curriculum   is   structured   on   a   multi-disciplinary   perspectives   including   general   management   and   hospital management theories and practices. The classes will be delivered using a variety of teaching /learning techniques, including   lectures,   case   discussions,   practical   exercises,   lab-work,   hospital   visits,   seminars,   journal   clubs,
collaborative learning, group discussions, assignments, hands-on training, internship, and dissertation in hospitals.

Faculty  :  IIPHG  has  15  full-time  faculty  members  with  medical,  public  health, management,  and  social  science backgrounds. All of them have advanced qualifications from reputed Indian and foreign universities. Additionally, a  number of  visiting/adjunct
faculty  from  India and abroad also  contribute  to the IIPHG  teaching programmes. IIPHG also draws upon highly experienced hospitals managers as visiting faculty.

Advisory  Board: Leading doctors  and  professionals from  renowned  hospitals like CIMS, Zydus,  Sterling,  Shalby, HCG, Apollo, Asian Bariatrics, Parekh’s hosp, Samved hosp, NHL Med College, etc are on the advisory board for this course

Job opportunities after MHA : MHA degree open avenues to a career in health and hospital administration that contributes to the improvement of health and welfare of people. Potential employers include corporate hospitals, government  and  trust  hospitals,  insurance companies,  TPAs,  medical  equipment  manufacturers  and  suppliers, pharmaceutical companies,  diagnostic  laboratories  and  clinics,  medical  transcription  companies, managed  care sector, companies dealing with home based care, medical tourism sector, medicine and hospital related start-ups. Multilateral  and  bilateral  organisations  like  the World  Health  Organisation  and  other  United  Nation  agencies, various state and central government departments, national and international non-governmental organizations, corporate social responsibility or industry-supported foundations, academic and research institutions, and allied health organisations also constitute an important employer segment. After MHA, student can also opt for higher studies in hospital administration in India or abroad. Placement cell at IIPHG facilitates students to find suitable placement after the completion of the programmme.

Eligibility: The course is open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university in India and abroad, with at least 50\% marks. Public Health and Hospital Administration being a multidisplinary area, people are welcome to apply from varied academic background e.g; medical, dental, physiotherapy, AYUSH, nursing and paramedical sciences, veterinary sciences, management, natural sciences (including biology), social sciences  and  social  work,  engineering,  law,  commerce  or  accounting, communication,  etc.  Relevant  work experience in health and hospital sector will be an advantage but is not mandatory. 

Selection of applicants will be based on educational qualification, marks obtained in board/ university exams, work experience and performance in personal interview, essay writing and group discussion.

Course Fees
•   Indian nationals (including Nepal & Bhutan): Rs.1,98,000 per annum
•   SAARC country students: US$4000 per annum.
•   International students: US$ 5,500 per annum.
(Fees does not Include cost of hostel & food, books, stationery, dissertation & convocation etc.)

Hostel Fees: 25000 per semester (Mess fees separate). Hostel rooms are single non AC, with attached toilet and balcony. Limited rooms available - Indicate your requirement in the application form.