The healthcare sector in India is one of the fastest growing industries in India today. While calling an institution that provides care and cure for the sick may seem rather unpleasant, the foray of various corporate and business organizations into the healthcare sector has resulted in the healthcare delivery system becoming an organized and systematic and efficient sector. Towards this end the need for professionally trained Hospital Administrators in on the steep rise.

A Masters in Hospital Administration at Padmashree College of Hospital Administration would mean that a candidate can take on the mantle of a Hospital Administrator/ Manager/ Executive in any set up like Private, Non Profit, Government, Corporate or even the health insurance sector. It prepares the individuals to take on leadership roles by equipping them with training in planning, project & operational management, financial, material and human resource management. The College is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, Bangalore and recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The college offers two years full time postgraduate course - Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA).

Objectives

The main objectives of the course are to enable the candidate to:

• Evaluate the management, growth and development issues faced by hospital managers.
• Review and evaluate services using concepts of organisation and structure, methods of planning and managing human, financial, material resources etc.
• Analyse and develop hospital policies in the relevant local and national context
• Understand the principles of good governance and professional ethics
• Communicate effectively, work in groups, set priorities and manage workload effectively
• Have a capacity for independent learning and continuing professional development

Affiliation

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Academy of Hospital Administration – Permanent Institutional Member

All India Management Association – Combined Institutional Member

Indian Confederation for Healthcare Accreditation – Permanent Institutional Member

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Admission

Duration of Course:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility:

Qualifying examination- Any full time Bachelors degree from a university recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. In case of SC/ST candidates the minimum marks shall be 45%.

Marks - A minimum of 60% in the qualifying examination

Selection Procedure - An Entrance Test and Interview will be conducted in college as and when the candidate visits the college. If the candidate clears the same, admission will be provided. The Entrance test is a general test which checks the candidate’s knowledge of the English Language, vocabulary, verbal ability and his/her personality.

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 70,000 per Year (Rs 35,000/- per semester)

Admission Fee: (First Semester Only)

• For Indian Students: Rs. 10,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 15,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree College of Hospital Administration"

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Faculty

• Ms. Reshma Lobo, B.Com, MHA, PGDPM & IR
• Ms Vandana Aravind, B.Sc, MHA
• Mr. Arun Blasi, B.Pharm, MHA
• Mr. Avinash Menon, B.Sc., MHA
• Ms. Supreetha Castellino, B.Sc., MHA
• Ms. Sushma Samrat, B.Sc. MHA
• Mr. Ramaiah, B.com, M.com
• Mr. Anand, MBA
• Mr Arun, MBA
• Mr. Chandre Gowda, M.A, Economics
• Mr. Somnath Rai, M.Sc., Statistics
• Dr. Chandrashekar, MD (Community Medicine)
• Dr. Nina Bajaj, MPH
• Dr. Anil, M.B.B.S

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First Semester
Principles of Management
Organizational Behavior
Statistics Operation Research and Research Methodology including Research Ethics
Accounting in Healthcare

Second Semester
Epidemiology, Public Health Administration in India & Medical Ethics
Financial Management in Healthcare
Health Economics
Materials Management in Healthcare

Third Semester
Human Resources Management in Healthcare
Marketing Management in Healthcare
Legal Issues in Healthcare & Business Ethics

Fourth Semester
Hospital Planning and Organization
Management of Hospital Services
Quality Management in Healthcare

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Calendar of Events

Admissions: April – September

Course Commencement: September

Placements

• Manipal Cure & Care, Bangalore
• Sagar Hospital, Bangalore
• Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore
• Narayana Hrudayala, Bangalore
• ICICI Prudential, Bangalore
• 21 st Century Healthcare Solutions, Mumbai
• Trinity Hospital , Bangalore
• BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore
• Apollo Hospital , Bhillai
• Muthoot Hospital, Kerala
• Mallige Medical Centre, Bangalore
• Paras Hospital, New Delhi
• Suguna Hospital, Bangalore
• Ojjus Medicare, Noida
• Chinmayya Mission Hospital, Bangalore
• Gunashree Hospital, Bangalore

Activities

INNOVATION – National Conference on Healthcare Leadership conducted every year to create a platform for Administrators and other bigwigs in healthcare administration to meet and network with each other and also with other aspiring administrators of the country. INNOVATION 2010, was held on March 13 th at the NIMHANS Convention centre and addressed the following topics:

1. Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records – Legal Implications
1. Mr Satish Kini, Chief Mentor, Principal Consultant & Director, 21 st Century Healthcare Solutions, Mumbai
2. Dr. Sripada Venkata Joga Rao, Consultant, Legal Excel, Bangalore
2. Driving Efficiency in Healthcare during Changing Market Conditions
1. Dr. Ravindra Karanjekar, Group Director, Global Hospitals
2. Mr. Krish Ramesh, Regional Head (South) Fortis Group
3. Risk and Crisis Management in Healthcare
1. Mr. U A K Ananthapadmanabhan, President, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital, Coimbatore
4. Evidence Based Hospital Design
1. Dr. Alexander Kuruvilla, CEO, Medica Synergie Pvt Ltd, Kolkatta

Staff Achievements

Ms Reshma Lobo, Principal, spoke at the following conferences:

Continuous Quality Improvement in Hospitals at the conference Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare organized by Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore

Quality in Healthcare at the Conference, No Cure Without Care 2009 at AJ Hospital Mangalore, organised by A J Hospital and Amen Business Solutions.

Human Resource Challenges faced in a Growing Healthcare Scenario at Medallion 2010, organized by Federation of Hospital Administrators and School of Medical Education, Kottayam at Kerala.