Pokhara University (PU)
Master of Healthcare Management (MHM)
Eligible Criteria: Applicants having (a minimum of 15 years formal education: 12 years of schooling plus 3 years graduation) BHCM degree or Post Graduate Diploma in HCM or Bachelor degree in health science stream or equivalent degree with 2/4 CGPA (second division) or above are eligible to apply for MHCM program.
About Program:
Masters in Health Care Management (MHCM) course is designed to meet the needs of advanced-level management practices & research as required for health care & non-health care graduates. It is a blend of advanced level theories and practices with the support of a compulsory practicum and research programs. It provides a wider spectrum of health and specific knowledge of management theory in health care management with IT backup. Objectives: The MHCM program in the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) of Pokhara University, is devoted to impart theoretical - cum - practical knowledge in Health Care Management. Especially, the program aims at: To Prepare students to upgrade professional level and managerial positions either in Health Care Management or in Hospital Management.To Inculcate a Positive attitude, abilities and practical skills so essential for a competent and responsible manager into students.To Inculcate a Positive attitude, abilities and practical skills so essential for a competent and responsible manager into studentsTo prepare students to take positions as the chief of Hospital Management: Hospital Administrators in middle-sized hospitals, health projects, or unit chiefs of large-scale health care organizations.
Courses:
SEMESTER 1
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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HEALTH ECONOMICS
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MANAGED CARE & HEALTH INSURANCE
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RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH CARE
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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STRATEGIC HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 2
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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POPULATION DYNAMIC
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CLINICAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT
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HRD IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
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HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
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HEALTH ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER 3
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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IT IN HEALTH CARE
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
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HEALTH CARE MARKETING
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HEALTH CARE EVALUATION
SEMESTER 4
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM
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THESIS (COMPULSORY)

