Health care courses in Management have good scope for candidates who opt for it as it involves managing different levels of health services. There are a number of institutes offering Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes in health care. Aspirants can also choose to pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) courses, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Executive Diploma courses in health care.

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who have completed a graduation in any of the following disciplines are eligible to apply for post graduate health care courses in management:

• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Nursing/Allied Health
• Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Zoology

The eligibility criterion for admission to the undergraduate and diploma courses is a pass in 10+2 or an equivalent from a recognized board.

The eligibility criteria can vary from college to college.

Health care courses in Management

• Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management
• Bachelor in Hospital Administration (BHA)
• Bachelor of Hospital Management (BHM)
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Hospital Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management & Dietetic
• Diploma in Hospital Management
• Executive Diploma in General Management & Health Care
• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration
• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
• Master of Business Administration in Hospital & Health Care Management
• Master of Business Administration in Hospital Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Health Information Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration and Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Documentation Management
• Post Graduate Program in Healthcare Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in District Health Management (PGDDHM)

Health care also includes areas like Pharmacy Management, Clinical Management and Waste Management. Courses are also available in newer areas where health care management is linked with Tourism. Aspirants can opt for such specific disciplines also.

Opportunities after health care courses in Management

Job opportunities for candidates who have undergone a course in health care management are available in a number of sectors like healthcare services, pharmacy business management, pharmaceutical management and health or hospital management services. Graduates can work in some very interesting profiles like:

• Ambulatory Clinic Manager
• Business Development Manager
• CEO-Hospital/ Nursing Home
• Chief-Hospital Operations
• Consultant-Disaster Management
• Consultant-Trauma & Patient Care System
• Customer Care Executives
• Direct Marketing Manager
• Finance Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Guest Relation Manager
• Health Administrator
• Healthcare Management Executive
• Hospital Administration Manager
• Hospital Business Manager
• Hospital Consultant
• Hospital Planning Adviser
• Hospital Quality Assurance Executive
• Internal Corporate Analyst
• Key Accounts Manager-Hospital Care
• Operations Manager-Hospital
• Professors Associate/ Assistant Professors
• Quality Management
• Sales Manager-Hospital
• Team Leader-Hospital Accreditation

Fresh graduates can work in various organizations in middle and lower management levels. Remuneration will depend on the job profile and experience.