Master of Hospital Administration

Master of Hospital Administration is a Masters program taught at Manipal University, India. Intake: August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two-year postgraduate program) options.

The Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) at Manipal University is a full-time postgraduate programme that develops leadership and management skills for the healthcare sector. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical application through interactive lecture sessions, case-based learning, and exposure to healthcare facilities. The programme includes leadership and management training tailored to healthcare administration.

Learning includes hospital postings in secondary care, specialty care, and tertiary care hospitals, plus internship opportunities in hospitals of Manipal Health Enterprise Pvt Limited. The Masters spans four semesters and includes a full semester dedicated to project or thesis work and internship. Students also receive training at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Hospital Administration at Manipal University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Manipal University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Manipal University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Hospital Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Pass with a bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferably, health sciences) from a UGC-recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent).
• Additional weightage during the personal interview for candidates submitting their score card of CAT /CMAT/MAT/XAT (or an equivalent aptitude test), and/or with MBBS degree from any UGC recognized university.
• Complete all academic requirements (classes, examinations and other assessments) of the bachelor's degree on or before the admission deadline.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manipal.edu/psph/program-list/mha-master-of-hospital-administration.html

• Public and private hospitals
• Healthcare consultancies
• Healthtech
• Hospital quality management & accreditation
• Insurance companies
• Academic work, doctoral research, and project management
• Health policy initiatives and programme implementation in public and private sectors
• Manipal Group of Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Apollo Hospitals
• Narayana Health
• ICICI Lombard
• Reliance Insurance

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