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Master's in Hospital Administration (MHA) * -------------------------------------------------
Managing a hospital is no cakewalk but a challenge worth exploring for those with the right mix of professional attitude.
* FAST FACTS
Course: Master’s in Hospital Administration (MHA)
Duration: Two academic years divided into four semesters, each of six months duration. Annual intake is about 40 students a year per institute.
Eligibility:Bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Science/ Commerce/ Engineering/ Technology/ Medical/ Dental/ Pharmacy/ Agriculture or any other professional courses from recognised Indian universities
Entrance test: Written test (MCQ-type of one-hour duration) followed by a Group Discussion and Interview
ALL labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence, said Martin Luther King, Jr. The Master’s in Hospital Administration course is meant for those people who share these sentiments, because job responsibilities range from giving astute guidance in administration to managing the daily affairs of the hospital.
Efficient management can play a role in saving more lives. With the advent of medical tourism and rapid development in technologies the health sector is emerging as one of the fastest growing sectors in India. Several corporates and business organisations have forayed into the healthcare sector, thus resulting in the healthcare delivery system becoming more organised, systematic and efficient. Hence, the healthcare industry needs professionals who can handle these challenges.
The programmes enable individuals to take on leadership roles by equipping them with training in planning, project and operational management, financial, material and human resource management.
Programme basics
The success of a hospital manager lies in several things - multidisciplinary conceptual skills to protect the medical