Course Description

The Bachelor in Hospital Management is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to manage healthcare institutions efficiently.

This course focuses on key aspects of healthcare operations, from hospital administration to patient care, financial management, and quality control.

Combining theoretical insights with hands-on experience, students are trained to address challenges in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring the smooth running of hospital functions while enhancing patient satisfaction.

 

Career Overview

A degree in Hospital Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The increasing demand for healthcare services requires skilled professionals to manage hospital operations and ensure superior patient care. Graduates of this program can pursue various roles such as:

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Healthcare Facility Manager
  • Patient Relations Officer
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Medical Records Supervisor
  • Healthcare Marketing Specialist

Course Curriculum

Year 1: Foundation of Hospital Management

  1. Introduction to Healthcare Systems
    Overview of healthcare systems, organizational structures, and key stakeholders in the healthcare industry.

  2. Hospital Operations and Management
    Fundamentals of hospital operations, managing hospital departments, and coordinating healthcare teams.

  3. Basic Healthcare Economics
    Understanding the economic aspects of healthcare, including cost control and budgeting in hospitals.

  4. Medical Terminology
    Learning medical terminology to effectively communicate within healthcare environments.

  5. Health & Safety Regulations
    Study of regulations concerning patient safety, hospital facilities, and healthcare standards.

  6. Introduction to Medical Record Management
    Overview of medical records, their importance, and basic management principles.

  7. Human Resource Management in Healthcare
    Basics of human resource management in hospitals, including staff recruitment and training.

  8. Fundamentals of Hospital Accounting
    Introduction to financial management in healthcare, including budgeting and basic accounting principles.

Year 2: Intermediate Management Skills

  1. Quality Control in Healthcare
    Techniques for ensuring quality healthcare delivery and implementing patient safety standards.

  2. Patient Care Services
    Management of patient services, creating patient-centered care models, and grievance handling.

  3. Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations
    Techniques for marketing healthcare services, creating promotional campaigns, and managing public relations.

  4. Healthcare Law and Ethics
    Study of the legal and ethical responsibilities in the healthcare industry, including patient rights and medical malpractice.

  5. Advanced Medical Record Management
    Managing patient data securely and understanding the legal aspects of record keeping.

  6. Financial Management for Healthcare Facilities
    Advanced budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis specific to hospital management.

  7. Information Technology in Healthcare
    Understanding hospital management systems, health information systems, and technology used in patient care and hospital operations.

  8. Strategic Planning for Healthcare Institutions
    Developing strategic plans for improving hospital performance, growth, and patient care.

Year 3: Advanced Management and Specialization

  1. Hospital Administration and Leadership
    Leadership principles in hospital administration, including managing hospital teams and resources.

  2. Healthcare Operations and Service Management
    Advanced techniques for managing healthcare services, focusing on efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.

  3. Medical Ethics and Professional Conduct
    A deeper dive into ethical issues and professional conduct in the healthcare sector.

  4. Healthcare Facility Design and Operations
    Understanding the planning and design of healthcare facilities to improve operational efficiency.

  5. Supply Chain and Inventory Management in Hospitals
    Techniques for managing hospital inventories, procurement, and logistics to support hospital operations.

  6. Health Policy and Administration
    Study of health policies, regulations, and administrative challenges in the healthcare industry.

  7. Healthcare Project Management
    Learn the basics of managing healthcare projects, from inception to completion, including scheduling and budgeting.

  8. Internship/Practical Training
    Practical experience in a hospital or healthcare institution, applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.