Master of Hospital and Healthcare Management (MHHCM)
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- Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Leader
Introduction to the course:
The Master of Hospital and Healthcare Management (MHHCM) program at Manmohan Technical University (MTU) is a pioneering educational initiative designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the healthcare industry. Situated in Biratnagar, Nepal, MTU is committed to advancing practical, progressive, and quality technical education. The MHHCM program reflects this commitment by blending comprehensive healthcare knowledge with essential business management skills.
This innovative program is tailored to address the complex challenges faced by modern healthcare systems worldwide. It provides a thorough grounding in hospital operations, financial management, human resource strategies, and healthcare marketing. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of medical ethics, healthcare information systems, and quality control measures. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical experience, students are prepared to navigate and excel in the dynamic healthcare environment.
Objectives of the Course :
- Master healthcare finance and operations for strategic leadership.
- Optimize patient flow and resource allocation through system analysis.
- Enhance leadership and communication skills to build effective teams and ensure positive patient experiences.
- Ensure compliance and ethical decision-making in healthcare settings.
- Prepare for advanced hospital administration roles through practical application and strategic planning.
Key Features:
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- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers essential areas such as healthcare systems, finance, HR management, operations, and strategic planning.
- Hands-On Learning: Experience through case studies, simulations, and internships.
- Leadership Development: Focus on critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical decision-making.
POPULAR JOB ROLES IN HOSPITAL &HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
HOSPITAL
* Operations Manager
* Quality Improvement Manager
* Hospital Administrator
* Hospital Information Manager
* CEO/COO
* Patient Safety Officer
* Public Relation Officer
PUBLIC HEALTH
* Program Manager
* Health Communication Specialist
* Healthcare Risk Manager
*Public Health Consultant
* District/National Level Health Manager
* Research Manager
Other business
* Management Consultant
* Product Manager
* Business/Data Analyst
* Market Research Analyst
* Business Development/Marketing Manager
* Subject Matter Expert
* Pharma Quality Manager
Curriculum Structure
First Year (First Semester)
- Health Organization and Management (3 credits)
- Health Policy and Diplomacy (3 credits)
- Materials Management and Healthcare Marketing (3 credits)
- Healthcare Financial Management (3 credits)
- Health Information System (3 credits)
First Year (Second Semester)
- Strategic and Project Management (3 credits)
- Foundations of Epidemiology and Public Health (3 credits)
- Health Economics (3 credits)
- Total Quality Management in Healthcare Services (3 credits)
- Elective I (3 credits):
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Healthcare Accounting System
- Healthcare Organization Leadership
Second Year (Third Semester)
- Patient Care Management (3 credits)
- Hospital Architecture and Planning (3 credits)
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology (3 credits)
- Hospital Safety and Risk Management (3 credits)
- Elective II (3 credits):
- Human Resource Management in Healthcare
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Second Year (Fourth Semester)
- Work-Based Education (6 credits)
- Thesis (9 credits)
Total Credits: 60
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (including MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharm, Allied Health Sciences, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BHCM, BHA, PGDHCM) or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Arts, or Education with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution (45% for SC/ST candidates or a minimum 'C' Grade).
Note: Students with a major in English, Nepali, or Sanskrit are not eligible.
MHHM Entrance Examination Curriculum
- Healthcare Policy and Programs (20 marks)
- Natioanl Health Policy (latest)
- Medical Council Act and rules 20220
- Consumer Projection Act 2018
- Hospital waste management
- Criteria for Primary seconday Tertiary Level Hospital
- Research Methodology (20 marks)
- Research Design
- Sampling Method
- Data Collection and Analysis Technique
- Ethical Consideration in Research
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20 marks)
- Sports
- Science and Technology
- Business and Economy
- Culture and History
- Geography and Environment
- Management(20 marks)
- Management Fundamentals
- Leadership Style
- HR management
- Organization Behaviour
- Strategic and Project Management
- Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning (20 marks)
- Problem Solving and Logic Puzzels
- Critical Thinking
- Quantitative Comparison and Estimation
Sample Question
- What is a primary focus of the National Health Policy 2019 of Nepal?
- Reducing urban health disparities
- Strengthening the private health sector
- Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Promoting medical tourism
- What is one of the significant changes introduced in the Medical Council Act and Rules 2020 of Nepal?
- Increased license renewal period for medical practitioners
- Introduction of mandatory rural service for medical graduates
- Deregulation of private medical colleges
- Abolishment of the medical licensing examination
- Under the Consumer Protection Act 2018 of Nepal, which of the following is considered a consumer right?
- Right to access free healthcare services
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- Right to be informed about the quality and standard of goods and services
- Right to demand compensation for poor service
- Right to own shares in the service-providing companies
- Which of the following is a recommended practice in hospital waste management?
- Incineration of all types of hospital waste
- Segregation of waste at the point of origin
- Dumping hospital waste in regular municipal landfills
- Mixing chemical and biological waste for easier disposal
- Which criterion is essential for a hospital to be classified as a tertiary-level hospital in Nepal?
- Availability of basic outpatient services
- Provision of specialized medical services and advanced diagnostic facilities
- Presence of a single general physician
- Limited to emergency care services
- Which type of research design is primarily used to determine cause-and-effect relationships?
- Descriptive research
- Correlational research
- Experimental research
- Exploratory research
- What is the main advantage of using random sampling in research?
- It ensures that the sample is representative of the population.
- It is less time-consuming than other sampling methods.
- It allows the researcher to select specific individuals for the study.
- It eliminates the need for statistical analysis.
- Which data collection method is most suitable for collecting qualitative data?
- Structured questionnaires
- Telephone surveys
- In-depth interviews
- Online polls
- What is one of the primary ethical considerations when conducting research involving human participants?
- Ensuring the anonymity of the researcher
- Maximizing the researcher's financial gain
- Obtaining informed consent from participants
- Publishing results regardless of participant consent
- Which research design is most appropriate for studying the prevalence of a particular phenomenon at a single point in time?
- Longitudinal study
- Cross-sectional study
- Case study
- Experimental study
- Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
- Germany
- Brazil
- France
- Argentina
- Which company developed the AI language model GPT-4?
- Google
- Microsoft
- OpenAI
- IBM
- Which company became the first to reach a market capitalization of $3 trillion?
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Tesla
- Which dynasty is considered the golden age of Nepalese art and architecture?
- Rana Dynasty
- Malla Dynasty
- Shah Dynasty
- Licchavi Dynasty
- What is the main environmental issue affecting the Kathmandu Valley?
- Deforestation
- Soil erosion
- Air pollution
- Desertification
- Which of the following functions is NOT one of the primary functions of management?
- Planning
- Organizing
- Leading
- Innovating
- Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of control and directive behavior, with little input from subordinates?
- Democratic
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- Transformational
- Laissez-faire
- Autocratic
- In Human Resource Management, what is the primary purpose of a performance appraisal?
- To determine the employee's salary
- To provide feedback on performance and guide development
- To decide on promotions
- To comply with legal requirements
- What is the primary focus of Organizational Behaviour as a field of study?
- The structure and design of organizations
- The behavior of individuals and groups within an organization
- The financial performance of organizations
- The strategic goals of organizations
- What does the acronym SWOT stand for in strategic management?
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- Systems, Workflows, Objectives, Targets
- Strategies, Workplans, Operations, Tactics
- Solutions, Weaknesses, Options, Trends
- If a train travels 60 miles per hour for 30 minutes, how far does it travel?
- 15 miles
- 30 miles
- 45 miles
- 60 miles
- If the price of a shirt is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, what is the net change in price?
- No change
- 4% increase
- 4% decrease
- 2% increase
- What was the margin run, Nepal lost to South Africa in T20 World cup 2024?
- 1 run
- 2 run
- 4 run
- 5 run
