Semester-wise syllabus for a BBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management

 

Semester 1:

Foundations of Business & Healthcare

1. Principles of Management 

   - Introduction to management theories, functions, and organizational structures.

2. Financial Accounting 

   - Basics of accounting, financial statements, and budgeting.

3. Business Communication  

   - Written/oral communication, presentations, and professional etiquette.

4. Introduction to Healthcare Systems 

   - Overview of global and national healthcare systems.

5. Medical Terminology

   - Basics of medical language and patient records.

6. Environmental Science

   - Sustainability and public health linkages.

 

Semester 2: Core Business & Healthcare Operations

1. Marketing Management 

   - Fundamentals of marketing strategies and consumer behavior.

2. Organizational Behavior 

   - Workplace dynamics, motivation, and leadership.

3. Healthcare Economics

   - Demand-supply in healthcare, cost-effectiveness, and insurance.

4. Hospital Operations Management 

   - Workflow, patient admission, and resource allocation.

5. Quantitative Techniques 

   - Statistics, data analysis, and decision-making tools.

6. IT in Healthcare 

   - Basics of EHR (Electronic Health Records) and healthcare software.

 

Semester 3:

Specialized Healthcare Management

1. Human Resource Management

   - Recruitment, training, and HR policies in healthcare.

2. Healthcare Laws & Ethics 

   - Medical ethics, malpractice, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA).

3. Epidemiology & Public Health 

   - Disease patterns, preventive healthcare, and community health.

4. Financial Management in Healthcare

   - Budgeting, cost control, and healthcare financing models.

5. Patient Care Management 

   - Quality of care, patient safety, and satisfaction metrics.

6. Research Methodology 

   - Basics of healthcare research and data collection.

 

Semester 4:

 Advanced Healthcare Systems

1. Healthcare Quality Management

   - Tools like Six Sigma, TQM, and accreditation (e.g., NABH, JCI).

2. Healthcare Marketing

   - Branding, patient engagement, and digital marketing in healthcare.

3. Medical Tourism 

   - Global trends, challenges, and opportunities.

4. Supply Chain Management in Healthcare

   - Procurement, inventory, and logistics for medical supplies.

5. Strategic Management 

   - SWOT analysis, competitive strategies, and healthcare case studies.

6. Health Insurance & Risk Management 

   - Insurance models, claims processing, and fraud detection.

 

Semester 5:

 Electives & Specializations

1. Elective 1 (Choose from): 

   - Healthcare IT & Analytics 

   - Mental Health Management 

   - International Health Policies 

2. Elective 2 (Choose from): 

   - Hospital Architecture & Planning 

   - Pharmaceutical Management 

   - Geriatric Care Management 

3. Project Management 

   - Healthcare project planning, execution, and evaluation.

4. Disaster Management in Healthcare

   - Crisis response, pandemic preparedness, and SOPs.

5. Internship/Fieldwork 

   - Hands-on training in hospitals/clinic settings.

 

Semester 6:

Capstone & Practical Training

1. Healthcare Entrepreneurship

   - Business plans, startups, and innovation in healthcare.

2. Global Health Issues 

   - Challenges like pandemics, accessibility, and equity.

3. Dissertation/Research Project 

   - Independent research on a healthcare management topic.

4. Internship (Advanced) 

   - Extended practical exposure in healthcare organizations.

5. Career Development 

   - Resume building, interviews, and healthcare industry trends.