Curriculum Overview
The Hospital Administration program at Aiph University Bhubaneswar is structured over 8 semesters, with a carefully designed curriculum that balances foundational knowledge with specialized skills. The program includes core courses in healthcare systems, management principles, and public policy, complemented by departmental electives that allow students to explore specific areas of interest.
The program emphasizes project-based learning, where students engage in hands-on projects throughout their academic journey. These projects provide practical exposure to real-world challenges in healthcare administration and encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation.
Course Structure by Semester
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAS-101 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | HAS-102 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | HAS-103 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | HAS-104 | Introduction to Public Health | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | HAS-105 | Organizational Behavior in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | HAS-106 | Healthcare Informatics Lab | 0-0-3-2 | None |
| 2 | HAS-201 | Health Economics | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-101 |
| 2 | HAS-202 | Healthcare Quality Management | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-103 |
| 2 | HAS-203 | Project Management in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-102 |
| 2 | HAS-204 | Medical Terminology and Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | HAS-205 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-106 |
| 2 | HAS-206 | Research Methodology in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 3 | HAS-301 | Strategic Planning for Hospitals | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-203 |
| 3 | HAS-302 | Healthcare Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-201 |
| 3 | HAS-303 | Emergency Preparedness and Response | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-104 |
| 3 | HAS-304 | Healthcare Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-103 |
| 3 | HAS-305 | Digital Health and Telemedicine | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-205 |
| 3 | HAS-306 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-4 | HAS-206 |
| 4 | HAS-401 | Healthcare Finance and Budgeting | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-201 |
| 4 | HAS-402 | Healthcare Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-105 |
| 4 | HAS-403 | Healthcare Marketing and Communication | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-102 |
| 4 | HAS-404 | Healthcare Regulatory Compliance | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-103 |
| 4 | HAS-405 | Global Health Systems and Policies | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-104 |
| 4 | HAS-406 | Mini Project II | 0-0-6-4 | HAS-306 |
| 5 | HAS-501 | Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-403 |
| 5 | HAS-502 | Clinical Research and Data Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-206 |
| 5 | HAS-503 | Patient Experience and Satisfaction Metrics | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-105 |
| 5 | HAS-504 | Healthcare Data Analytics and Visualization | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-205 |
| 5 | HAS-505 | Healthcare Ethics and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-103 |
| 5 | HAS-506 | Mini Project III | 0-0-6-4 | HAS-406 |
| 6 | HAS-601 | Healthcare Policy and Reform | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-501 |
| 6 | HAS-602 | Healthcare Operations and Efficiency | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-302 |
| 6 | HAS-603 | Healthcare Risk Assessment and Mitigation | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-404 |
| 6 | HAS-604 | Leadership in Healthcare Organizations | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-105 |
| 6 | HAS-605 | Healthcare Innovation Lab | 0-0-3-2 | HAS-501 |
| 6 | HAS-606 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-6 | HAS-506 |
| 7 | HAS-701 | Advanced Healthcare Systems Design | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-602 |
| 7 | HAS-702 | Healthcare Market Analysis and Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-601 |
| 7 | HAS-703 | Global Healthcare Initiatives and Partnerships | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-504 |
| 7 | HAS-704 | Healthcare Sustainability and Environmental Impact | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-603 |
| 7 | HAS-705 | Healthcare Data Governance and Privacy | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-504 |
| 7 | HAS-706 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-6 | HAS-606 |
| 8 | HAS-801 | Healthcare Industry Trends and Future Outlook | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-702 |
| 8 | HAS-802 | Healthcare Leadership and Change Management | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-604 |
| 8 | HAS-803 | Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | HAS-501 |
| 8 | HAS-804 | Final Thesis or Capstone Report | 0-0-12-8 | HAS-706 |
| 8 | HAS-805 | Internship in Healthcare Administration | 0-0-12-10 | HAS-706 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
After completing foundational courses, students can choose from a variety of advanced departmental electives that align with their interests and career goals:
- Healthcare Informatics: This course explores the role of information systems in healthcare delivery, focusing on EHR systems, data analytics, and AI applications in clinical decision-making. Students learn how to design and implement digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes.
- Public Health Policy: Designed for students interested in shaping national and international health policies, this course covers health reform processes, policy analysis frameworks, and stakeholder engagement strategies. It includes case studies from India and global contexts.
- Hospital Operations Management: This elective delves into the operational aspects of running a hospital, including supply chain management, inventory control, quality assurance, and emergency preparedness planning.
- Healthcare Finance and Economics: Students learn about financial planning in healthcare organizations, cost-benefit analysis, health economics principles, and insurance systems. The course includes practical exercises on budgeting and resource allocation.
- Global Health Leadership: This course prepares students for leadership roles in international health settings, covering cross-cultural management, global health financing, and collaborative initiatives between countries.
- Clinical Research Management: Focused on the design and execution of clinical trials, this course covers Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and research ethics. Students gain hands-on experience through simulated studies and real-world projects.
- Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship: This elective encourages students to think creatively and develop new business models in healthcare. It includes innovation labs, design thinking workshops, and startup incubation programs.
- Patient Experience and Quality Improvement: This course focuses on enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality through continuous improvement initiatives. Students learn about patient feedback mechanisms, service design principles, and quality assurance frameworks.
Project-Based Learning Framework
The Hospital Administration program at Aiph University emphasizes project-based learning to ensure students gain practical experience and develop critical thinking skills. The framework includes mandatory mini-projects in the first three years and a final-year capstone project that integrates all learned concepts.
Mini Projects are designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge through real-world applications. In Semester 3, students complete Mini Project I, focusing on healthcare system analysis or policy review. In Semester 5, they work on Mini Project II, which may involve developing a quality improvement plan or conducting a market research study. Finally, in Semester 7, students undertake Mini Project III, where they collaborate with industry partners to address a specific challenge in healthcare delivery.
The final-year capstone project (Semester 8) allows students to propose and execute an original research or implementation initiative. Students select their projects based on personal interest, faculty availability, and industry relevance. Each project is supervised by a faculty mentor who guides the student through the planning, execution, and reporting phases.
Evaluation criteria for projects include feasibility, innovation, impact assessment, teamwork, and presentation skills. Students must present their findings to a panel of faculty members and industry experts, ensuring that they develop both technical and communication competencies essential for professional success.