Welcome to the Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) Program at the Sankara Nethralaya Academy. As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals to manage the complexities of modern healthcare organizations. Our MHA program is specifically designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in healthcare management roles across a wide range of industries.
Introduction
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy is dedicated in developing skilled professionals who can ensure quality, optimize processes, and enhance productivity in healthcare service delivery. Our program prepares graduates to take on leadership roles not only in hospitals, but also in healthcare consulting firms, insurance companies, IT organizations, medical tourism agencies, government institutions, and both corporate and private sector healthcare facilities.
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy is dedicated to developing skilled professionals who can ensure quality, optimize processes, and enhance productivity in healthcare service delivery. Our program prepares graduates to take on leadership roles not only in hospitals, but also in healthcare consulting firms, insurance companies, IT organizations, medical tourism agencies, government institutions, and both corporate and private sector healthcare facilities.
Objectives of the Program
- Examine the growth and development challenges encountered by hospital administrators.
- Review healthcare services through organizational and structural frameworks, emphasizing effective planning and resource management.
- Develop and assess hospital policies in line with relevant local and national regulations.
- Promote an understanding of good governance principles and professional ethics in healthcare management.
- Cultivate skills in communication, teamwork, prioritization, and managing workloads effectively.
- Encourage independent learning and foster a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Scope of the Program
Course Details
Eligibility: Candidates from diverse educational backgrounds are eligible for admission.
The following degrees are acceptable:
- MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BNYS / BUMS / BSMS
- B.E. Biomedical Engineering / B.Tech Biotechnology
- B.Sc (N) / B. Pharmacy / BPT
- BBA and BHA in Hospital Administration
- B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences (any)
- B.Sc. (Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Physics / Botany / Zoology)
Sanctioned Intake: 10 seats per year
Duration: 2 years full time (Annual pattern)
Course Commencement: Every year in the month of August
Mode of Selection: Admission is based on a Written Test and Personal Interview
Application Procedure: Application forms are available in person or can be downloaded
from our website. The duly completed form is to be submitted along with the requisite processing
fee of Rs.1500/- by online transfer / DD in favour of “MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION”, payable at
Chennai.
Affiliation: The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
Career Prospects
Our MHA graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to take on leadership roles as
Hospital Administrators, Managers, or Executives across diverse healthcare environments. From
private and non-profit organizations to government, corporate, and health insurance sectors,
they are prepared to address the evolving challenges of the dynamic healthcare industry.