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Course Details

UG, PG & OTHER COURSES HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, Research, Certificate

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

More Than 5 Year

Course Fields 

Management

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, NEET PG

Average Course Fee 

20000 - 600000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

50000 - 3000000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Following are the important highlights related to the Hospital Management course:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Course

Hospital Management


Other Names for Hospital Management Course

Healthcare Management

Healthcare Administration

Health Administration


Types of Hospital Management Courses

Undergraduate Course

Postgraduate Course

Diploma Course

Doctoral Course


Mode of Learning

Regular

Distance Learning

Part-Time Course


Duration 

UG Diplomas and PG Diplomas: 6 months-2 years 

Bachelor’s: 3-4 years 

Master’s: 2 years 

Doctorate (PhD): 2-6 years 

Exam Type 

Semester-based 

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate score

Must have cleared MBA entrance exam such as  CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT or university level entrance exam for MBA

Selection Process 

Entrance + Merit-based 





Popular Hotel Management Courses Entrance Exams 

CAT

MAT

XAT

NMAT

CMAT

ATMA

GMAT

TISS Entrance Exam

IGNOU Entrance Exam



Top Colleges in India

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

School of Management Studies, Hyderabad University, Hyderabad

Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, Hyderabad

International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi

Hospital Management Average Course Fees

INR 20,000 - INR 6,00,000 (or more in private universities)




Hospital Management Job Prospectus

Hospital CEO

Hospital CFO

Administrator

Health Director

Healthcare Finance Managers

Chief Nursing Officer

Clinical Project Manager

Medical Affairs Manager

Average Starting Salary

INR 3.5 lakhs to INR 6 lakhs per annum






Top Recruiters

Fortis Healthcare Limited

Apollo Hospitals

Infosys

AIIMS

KPMG

AMGEN

Omega Healthcare Management

Health Trail Portal

Star Health

Pfizer

Cipla

Glenmark

About Course 

After completing Class 12th, Management is one of the most popular career and higher education choices for young aspirants, and Hospital Management is a novel concept in the Management profession. If you want to learn about what happens at a hospital other than check-ups and procedures and be a part of General Management, a degree in Hospital Management is the right decision for you. While there are various specializations in Management, Hospital Management has grown in popularity in recent years. It is a branch of Management that focuses on employees and resources in the healthcare industry.

Furthermore, a degree in Hospital Management will prepare aspirants to ensure that various hospital-related tasks are managed, such as ensuring that all departments in the hospital are properly functioning, that the right people are in the right jobs and doing their work diligently, that all resources are used efficiently to achieve the common goal, and that specific outcomes have been achieved in the health care system of a specific hospital.

Students can pursue different types of Hospital Management courses at various levels of study, including UG and PG diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. Admission is primarily based on candidates' performance in Class 12th/Bachelors/Masters along with the qualifying scores of entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT, TISS, etc.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Healthcare and Hospital Management courses have been in the spotlight in recent years, both in our country and abroad. This position is ideal for applicants who have an extensive understanding of the medical field as well as great communication abilities. Furthermore, becoming a graduate, earning a diploma, or completing an MBA (postgraduate) in this profession can allow you to enter lucrative career chances.

Moreover, a Hospital Management course is the right choice of career for candidates who wish to pursue their career in the healthcare industry. Those candidates who have good communication skills and a better understanding of the healthcare system can pursue Hospital Management as a career choice. Below are some of the reasons why someone must study a Hospital Management course.  

Growing Field with Stability and Limitless Potential

The field of Hospital Management extends beyond the patient care fields of a physician, nurse, and therapist. In terms of employment stability, both the private and public health industries hire specialists on a long-term basis. This immediately increases your chances of landing a solid position while also building knowledge. Furthermore, various tasks of a healthcare manager, such as staffing, planning, accounting, marketing, human resource, public relations, and so on, are highly dynamic.

A One-of-a-Kind Bachelor's and Master's Degree

This is a less popular professional path among students. Being a hospital manager with a recognized degree or diploma in Hospital Management is a rare job. Most students and medical professionals in India are unaware of the graduate course, MBA in Hospital Management, or PG diploma.

Higher Lifetime Earnings and Opportunities

Many roles within Hospital Management's specialized divisions or departments—from administrative services managers to human resource managers—pay more than any other Management sector. As a result, one should expect salary increases as well as progression in opportunities.

International Lookouts and Dynamic Scale

Management is the most sought-after career. There is greater job flow on both the national and global levels, especially for those in hospital administration or the healthcare industry. Expert professionals can find work opportunities on multinational projects. The necessity for excellent healthcare leadership with acute business acumen and strategic managerial skills continues to rise with an individual's experience to work in any scenario.​​​​​​​

Eligibility  

Check out the Hospital management course eligibility criteria for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and Ph.D. courses in the table below:

Type of Hospital Management Course

Eligibility Criteria


Undergraduate Course

Candidates must have completed class 12th from any recognized board.

Candidates must have scored a minimum aggregate score of 55% in the class 12 board examination.

Candidates must have Biology as one of the subjects in class 12. 


Postgraduate Course

Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognized college or university in India or abroad.

Candidates must have scored a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree.

Candidates must have completed an undergraduate in Science subject. 


Diploma Course

There are no special criteria for the Hospital Management Diploma course.

Any candidate who has completed class 12 from any recognized board can apply for a diploma course.

Candidates must have opted for Biology as one of the subjects in class 12. 

PhD  Course

Candidates applying for a Doctoral degree in Hospital Management must have completed a Master’s degree or MBA with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Candidates must have also qualified for any of the following entrance exams: PET/NET etc.

Entrance Exams Details 

In order to get admission in some of the best courses in Hospital Management such as MBA, candidates are required to clear the entrance exams. Some of the popular and important exams which are required to get admission in MBA in Hospital Management are as follows:

Name of the Entrance Exam

Full Form of the Entrance Exam

Conducting Body

Category

Mode of Application

Frequency

Official Website

CAT

Common Admission Test

Indian Institute Of Management

Postgraduate

Online

Annually

iimcat.ac.in

MAT

Management Aptitude Test

All India Management Association (AIMA)

Postgraduate

Paper-Based Test (Offline), Computer Based Test (Online), & Internet-Based Test (IBT)

Annually

mat.aima.in

XAT

Xavier Aptitude Test

XLRI, Xavier School of Management

Graduate/Postgraduate

Online

Annually

www.xatonline.in


NMAT

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC)

Postgraduate

Online

Annually

nmat.org.in

CMAT

Common Management Admission Test 

National Testing Agency (NTA)

MBA/PG courses

Online

Annually

cmat.nta.nic.in


ATMA

Association of Indian Management Schools Test for Management Admissions

The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)

MBA, PGDM, MCA, and PGDBA courses

Online - Computer Based Test (CBT)

Annually

www.atmaaims.com

Degree Course Syllabus 

The Hospital Management course syllabus for different courses is different. In this section, an overview of the postgraduate Hospital Management course syllabus has been provided. Candidates can draw an idea from the below-mentioned information as to what kinds of subjects are taught in different hospital management courses. 

Hospital Management Course Theory Syllabus

Semester 1

Semester 2

Basic Concept of Health

Healthcare Services

Hospital-based Healthcare & its Changing Scenario

Epidemiology

Health Education

Communication

Basic Information Technology

Principles of Management

Organizational Behaviour

Quantitative Management

Hospital Support Services

Material Management

Personnel Management

Biomedical Waste Management

Industrial Relations

Financial Management – I

Financial Management –II

Health Management Information System

Marketing Management – I

Marketing Management – II

Semester 3

Semester 4

Health Economics

Management Accounting

Principles of Hospital Management

Legal Aspects of Health

Strategic Management

Operational Research

Human Resource Development

Nutrition & Dietetics

Drug Management

Health Statistics and Health Information Systems in India

System Management & Medical Transcription

OT & Ward Management/Floor Management

Medical Equipment & Bio-Medical Engineering

Patient Care Services

Health Insurance 

Disaster Management

Quality Management 

Nursing Administration

Hospital Planning

Hospitality Management


Hospital Management Syllabus for Practical Subjects

The Hospital Management course syllabus for practical exams is different from theory exams. In practical subjects, candidates are taught various skills and works which are important for pursuing a smooth and successful career in Hotel management. Below mentioned are all the subjects and training which is given to the candidates in practical subjects for Hospital management course:

Hospital Management Course Practical Syllabus

Semester 1

Semester 2

EDP/IT Department

Housekeeping

Reception

Stores

Registration

Pharmacy Services

Admission

Public Relation Office

Billing & Discharge

OPD Services

Laboratory Services

Wards

Imaging Services

Transportation Services

Personnel/HR Dept.

Security Services

Laundry & Linen Services

Computerized Medical Record

Marketing

Kitchen & Dietary Services

Semester 3

Semester 4



Operation Theater 

Central Sterile Supply Department

Medical Record 

Library in Hospital

Critical Care Unit

Emergency

Medical transcription

Maintenance Department

Telemedicine

Bio-Medical Department

Mortuary

Diagnostic Imaging

Blood Bank 

Dental Service

Burn Units 

Dialysis Unit

Top Colleges 

Following is the table showing some of the prominent colleges offering Hospital Management course in India:

Name of the College

Location

Private/Public Institute  

Fees

DYPUSM Mumbai - School of Management Dr DY Patil University

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Private

INR 840,000

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

Mysuru, Karnataka

Private

INR 346,000

IGNOU Delhi - Indira Gandhi National Open University

New Delhi, Delhi

Public/Government

INR 50,000

Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Private

INR  470,000

IMS DAVV Indore - Institute of Management Studies Devi Ahilya University

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Public/Government

INR 127,200

GITAM Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Private

INR 360,000

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Public/Government

INR 50,000

AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Public/Government

INR 50,000

GEMS Tirupati - GEMS B School

Bangalore, Karnataka

Private

INR 440,000

NSHM Kolkata - NSHM Knowledge Campus

Kolkata, West Bengal

Private

INR 540,000

BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Pilani, Rajasthan

Private

INR 5,00,000

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Public/Government

INR 50,000

Manipal University (MAHE) - Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal, Karnataka

Private

INR 7,00,000

School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Public/Government

INR 30,000

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus

Ramapuram, Tamil Nadu

Private

INR 500,000

Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Public/Government

INR 25,700

ITM School of Management, Gwalior

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Private

INR 900,000

Amity University Gurgaon - Amity University

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Private

INR 900,000

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private

INR 400,000

Course Fees 

Hospital Management course fees may vary from college to college. Different Hospital management course have different fee structures. In the following table, an overview for Hospital Management course fees has been given. Candidates must note that Hospital management course fees may vary from the provided fee structure. In order to get a better idea of Hospital management course fee, it is advisable to the candidates to either visit the official website of the respective college or consult them on phone or by visiting them.

Level of the Course

Private College

Public College

Undergraduate Hospital Management Course Fees

INR 45,000 to INR 5,60,000

INR 30,000 to INR 4,00,000

Postgraduate Hospital Management Course Fees

INR 15,000 to INR 7,00,000

INR 4,250 to INR 3,00,000

Doctoral Hospital Management Course Fees

INR 2,00,000 to INR 5,00,000

INR 10,000 to INR 2,00,000

Diploma Hospital Management Course Fees

INR 20,000 to INR 1,00,000

INR 15,000 to INR 2,00,000

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Following are the top recruiters for candidates who have computers hospital management course:

1. Fortis 

2. Wipro GE HealthCare

3. Medanta The Medicity 

4. World Health Organization

5. Advanced Healthcare Resources of India

6. Max Healthcare 

7. Cipla 

8. Apollo hospitals 


      





Salary after Hospital Management Course

Given below is the estimated salary for various professions that a candidate can follow after completing hospital management course:

Hospital Management Job Profile

Estimated Salary

Administrator

INR 5,00,000

Assistant Professor

INR 4,00,000

Chief Nursing Officer

INR 10,00,000

Clinical Project Manager

INR 9,00,000

Health director

INR 8,00,000

Healthcare Finance Managers

INR 10,50,000

Healthcare Planner

INR 6,00,000

Healthcare Quality Assurance Manager

INR 12,00,000

Hospital CEO

INR 9,00,00,000

Hospital CFO

INR 34,00,000

Medical Affairs Manager

INR 3,00,000

Course Scope And Career Options 

Candidates after completing a Hospital Management course have variety for different job opportunities. Some of the job profiles for candidates who have completed Hospital management course at undergraduate, postgraduate level or diploma or certificate courses are as follows:

1. Medical Affairs Manager

2. Hospital CEO

3. Clinical Project Manager

4. Hospital CFO

5. Chief Nursing Officer

6. Administrator

7. Healthcare Finance Managers

8. Health director

Admission Process 

Hospital Management Course Admission Process is different for different Hospital Management courses. Given below is the detailed information related to Hospital management admission in different courses:

Hospital Management Undergraduate Course Admission Process

1. To get admission in Hospital Management undergraduate course, candidates must be a graduate with a minimum aggregate score as required by the respective institution.

2. Candidates must clear the entrance examination for admission in various colleges. Some of the important entrance examinations for Hospital management undergraduate course are Management Aptitude Test, CET, Common Admission Test, Xavier Aptitude Test, etc. 

Hospital Management Postgraduate Course Admission Process

1. For admission in various Postgraduate courses such as Master of Hospital Administration, MBA in Healthcare management, MBA in Hospital Management/Administration, and M.Sc in Hospital Administration, a candidate must be a graduate with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

3. Candidates need to qualify entrance examinations also in order to get admission in Hospital management postgraduate courses such as CAT, XAT, MAT or GMAT.

Hospital Management Doctoral Degree Admission Process

1. Candidates must have a Master's degree or MBA degree with a minimum aggregate score as required by the respective institute.

4. Candidates must have qualified entrance exams for doctoral degree such as NET or PET. 

Hospital Management PG Diploma Course Admission Process

1. Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks.

2. Candidates must have qualified some of the entrance examinations such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, and ATMA.

3. After clearing the entrance examination, candidates are then required to clear the personal interview round in order to score a seat in Hospital Management PG Diploma course.