*1. Core MBA Courses* 

(Foundational business courses applicable across industries) 

 

*Course Code* | *Course Title* | *Credits* | *Objectives* | *Key Topics* 

---|---|---|---|--- 

MBA 501 | Financial Management | 3 | Master budgeting and financial decision-making | Healthcare budgeting, cost analysis, capital allocation 

MBA 502 | Managerial Economics | 3 | Apply economic principles to healthcare | Demand-supply in healthcare, pricing models, resource allocation 

MBA 503 | Operations Management | 3 | Optimize healthcare workflows | Process efficiency, supply chain management, lean healthcare 

MBA 504 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 | Lead diverse healthcare teams | Team dynamics, conflict resolution, leadership in clinical settings 

MBA 505 | Strategic Management | 3 | Develop healthcare business strategies | SWOT analysis, competitive positioning, mergers & acquisitions 

MBA 506 | Business Ethics & CSR | 3 | Navigate ethical dilemmas in healthcare | Patient rights, bioethics, corporate social responsibility 

MBA 507 | Business Analytics | 3 | Use data to improve healthcare outcomes | Healthcare analytics tools, predictive modelling, KPIs 

MBA 508 | Leadership & Change Management | 3 | Drive organizational change in healthcare | Change models, stakeholder engagement, crisis response 

 

*2. Health Administration Specialization Courses* 

(Advanced courses tailored to healthcare leadership) 

 

*Course Code* | *Course Title* | *Credits* | *Objectives* | *Key Topics* 

---|---|---|---|--- 

HCA 601 | Healthcare Systems & Policy | 3 | Understand global healthcare ecosystems | U.S. vs. international systems, ACA, Medicare/Medicaid 

HCA 602 | Healthcare Economics | 3 | Analyse economic forces in healthcare | Cost-benefit analysis, reimbursement models, value-based care 

HCA 603 | Healthcare Financial Management | 3 | Manage budgets in healthcare settings | Revenue cycle management, grant writing, risk adjustment 

HCA 604 | Healthcare Law & Ethics | 3 | Comply with regulations and mitigate risks | HIPAA, malpractice, compliance, patient privacy laws 

HCA 605 | Healthcare Operations & Quality Management | 3 | Improve service delivery and safety | Lean Six Sigma, patient flow, accreditation (JCI, NABH) 

HCA 606 | Healthcare IT & Informatics | 3 | Leverage technology for care delivery | EHR systems, telemedicine, data security, AI in diagnostics 

HCA 607 | Strategic Healthcare Marketing | 3 | Promote healthcare services effectively | Patient acquisition, brand reputation, digital health campaigns 

HCA 608 | Population Health Management | 3 | Address community health needs | Epidemiology, preventive care, health equity initiatives 

 

*3. Elective Courses* 

(Choose 4–5 based on career goals) 

 

- *HCA 701*: Global Health Management 

- *HCA 702*: Public Health Policy & Advocacy 

- *HCA 703*: Long-Term Care Administration 

- *HCA 704*: Healthcare Entrepreneurship 

- *HCA 705*: Mental Health Systems Management 

- *HCA 706*: Health Informatics & Big Data 

- *HCA 707*: Crisis Management in Healthcare 

- *HCA 708*: Hospital Administration 

 

*4. Capstone Project/Thesis* 

- *Credits*: 6 

- *Objective*: Solve a real-world healthcare challenge (e.g., design a hospital efficiency plan, propose a community health initiative). 

- *Deliverables*: Needs assessment, strategic proposal, implementation plan. 

 

*5. Internship (Optional)* 

- *Duration*: 8–12 weeks 

- *Objective*: Gain hands-on experience in hospitals, clinics, insurers, or public health agencies. 

 

*6. Assessment Methods* 

- *Exams* (30%) 

- *Case Studies* (25%) 

- *Healthcare Simulation Exercises* (20%) 

- *Group Projects* (15%) 

- *Class Participation* (10%) 

 

*7. Recommended Textbooks* 

- *Healthcare Management* by Lawton R. Burns 

- *Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective* by Paul J. Feldstein 

- *Financial Management of Health Care Organizations* by William N. Zelman 

- *Health Informatics: Practical Guide* by William R. Hersh 

 

*Learning Outcomes*: 

Graduates will be equipped to: 

- Lead hospitals, clinics, or healthcare organizations. 

- Navigate healthcare laws, ethics, and financial challenges. 

- Implement technology-driven solutions for improved patient care. 

- Advocate for equitable and efficient healthcare systems.