About MHA Program
In response to the growing demand for competent healthcare management professionals in India and globally, the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) has been offering a comprehensive two-year, full-time Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) program. The program is designed to develop skilled hospital administrators capable of managing complex healthcare organizations and systems. Anchored in academic excellence and practical relevance, the curriculum equips students with managerial, analytical, and leadership skills required to ensure efficient, ethical, and patient-centric healthcare delivery.
Why choose IIPHG for MHA?
The MHA program at IIPHG provides a strong foundation in healthcare and hospital management through a blend of core management courses and specialized healthcare modules, supported by hands-on internships and dissertation opportunities. The institute’s extensive network with hospitals, healthcare organizations, insurance firms, and public health institutions enables meaningful industry exposure. Continuous mentoring helps students integrate theoretical concepts with operational realities of healthcare organizations. The diverse academic and professional backgrounds of students further enrich peer learning and classroom discussions.
Unique Features of the MHA Program
- Competency-Driven Design: Curriculum structured to build essential hospital and healthcare management competencies.
- Healthcare-Focused Management: Emphasis on hospital operations, quality management, patient safety, and healthcare regulations.
- Experiential Learning: Case studies, simulations, hospital visits, and problem-based learning rooted in real healthcare scenarios.
- Mentored Industry Exposure: Guided internships and dissertations in hospitals, healthcare consulting firms, and allied sectors.
- Exposure to Healthcare Ecosystem: Engagement with public and private hospitals, healthcare startups, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies.
- Workshops & Conferences: Participation in hospital management conclaves, healthcare leadership workshops, and professional forums.
- Industry & Institutional Collaborations: MoUs and partnerships with hospitals, healthcare networks, and professional bodies for applied learning.
Courses within MHA
Hospital Operations & Strategic Management
Hospital Planning, Operations, Project Management, and Strategic Decision-Making.
Health Economics, Financing & Insurance
Health Economics, Financial Management, Health Financing, and Health Insurance Systems.
Quality, Patient Safety & Accreditation
Quality Improvement, Patient Safety Systems, Hospital Accreditation Standards, and Legal–Ethical Frameworks.
Health Information Systems & Data Analytics
Hospital Information Systems, Health Informatics, Statistics, Managerial Computing, and Data-Driven Decision-Making.
Leadership, Human Resources & Healthcare Marketing
Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Communication, and Healthcare Marketing.
Public Health Systems, Policy & Healthcare Governance
Health Systems Organization, Health Policy, Regulatory Frameworks, and Governance in Healthcare Delivery.
Placement
The IIPHG MHA degree opens diverse career paths in hospital management and administration, allowing graduates to make a significant impact on the delivery of quality healthcare. Graduates find opportunities in corporate, government, and trust hospitals, insurance companies, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, and startups in the healthcare sector. Employment avenues also extend to multilateral and bilateral organizations, government departments, NGOs, academic and research institutions, and industry-supported foundations. The placement cell facilitates students locate relevant possibilities to pursue a post-graduate career.