About the Department
The Department of Management Studies offers the Hospital Management specialization to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in healthcare administration. This program focuses on the strategic, financial, and operational management of hospitals and healthcare facilities. It prepares students to handle the dynamic challenges of patient care delivery, hospital logistics, health IT, and public health systems with leadership and compassion.
About the Course & Curriculum
The M.B.A. in Hospital Management is a 2-year postgraduate program affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE. The curriculum blends core management subjects with specialized healthcare content and real-world exposure through hospital internships, health audits, and administrative simulations.
Key Subjects in Hospital Management
- Principles of Healthcare Management
- Hospital Operations & Services Management
- Health Economics and Insurance
- Medical Records and Information Systems
- Hospital Planning and Infrastructure Design
- Quality Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Public Health Administration
- Healthcare Marketing and Branding
- Pharmaceutical Management
- Disaster Management in Healthcare
- Biomedical Waste and Facility Safety
Highlights of the Curriculum
- Hospital fieldwork and internships at multispecialty hospitals
- Guest lectures by healthcare administrators and doctors
- NABH/NABL standard training
- Health audit, billing, and insurance simulations
- Project work in hospital logistics, OPD/IPD flow, or clinical operations
About the Laboratory / Facilities
- Hospital Administration Simulation Lab
- Health Information System Training Room
- Case Repository on Hospital Accreditation, Insurance, Patient Services
- Health Campaign Design Lab
- Medical Inventory & Billing Practice Setup
- Soft Skills & Patient Communication Training Modules
- Access to journals like Indian Journal of Hospital Administration, WHO reports
- To prepare professionals capable of managing hospitals and healthcare systems efficiently and ethically.
- To bridge the gap between healthcare delivery and strategic management through structured training.
- To promote excellence in healthcare planning, safety, and patient satisfaction.
To become a leader in hospital management education by producing competent, compassionate, and visionary healthcare administrators who contribute to healthier communities and better hospital systems.
M.B.A. graduates in Hospital Management can take up positions such as:
- Hospital Administrator
- Operations Manager (Hospitals)
- Medical Records & Billing Manager
- Quality Control Executive (NABH, JCI)
- Public Health Program Coordinator
- Insurance Claims Manager
- Healthcare HR / Front Office Manager
- Hospital Supply Chain & Equipment Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Pharmaceutical Company Manager
Recruiting Sectors Include :
Hospitals (Private, Government, Corporate), Clinics, Healthcare BPOs, Medical Insurance Firms, Diagnostics Labs, NGOs, and Public Health Departments.
Eligibility Criteria
- UG Degree in any stream (preferably B.Sc. Life Sciences, BBA, B.Com., B.Pharm., Nursing, etc.)
- Admission through TANCET / Anna University counseling or Management Quota
- Must meet minimum pass marks as per affiliating university norms