MBA in Healthcare Pharma Management
The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management is designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.
About the Program
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Management offered at the DBS School of Pharmacy and Research under DBS Global University is a two-year postgraduate program designed to develop managerial and leadership skills in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The program integrates management principles with healthcare industry knowledge, covering areas such as healthcare administration, pharmaceutical marketing, hospital operations, healthcare policies, and strategic management. It prepares students for managerial roles in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organisations, and related sectors.
Duration : 2 years
- Salient Features
- Career Opportunities
- Course Structure
- Fee Structure
- Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria
- Other Specialization
Salient Features
Career Opportunities
Course Structure
| Trimester | Course | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 - General Management (Foundation)To establish a foundational understanding of core management disciplines, focusing on concepts applicable across industries, setting the groundwork for advanced healthcare administration studies. | Principles of Management | Fundamentals of management, covering planning, organising, leading, and controlling in various settings. |
| Organizational Behavior | Exploration of human behaviour in organisations, focusing on motivation, teamwork, and communication. | |
| Financial Accounting and Analysis | Introduction to financial accounting, emphasising financial statements, analysis, and basic accounting principles. | |
| Marketing Management | Core principles of marketing, including consumer behaviour, market research, and strategic planning. | |
| Business Communication | Learn tools and best practices to improve your communication and how to leverage digital tools for communication | |
| Trimester 2 - General Management (Advanced)To deepen knowledge in advanced management disciplines, providing skills necessary for strategic decision-making in complex business environments. | Human Resource Management | Managing personnel, including recruitment, training, performance appraisal, employee relations, Conflict Management, and Grievance Procedure. |
| Financial Management | Introduction to finance, covering budgeting, investment analysis, and financial planning. | |
| Operations Management | Study of processes for producing goods and services, with a focus on efficiency and quality control. | |
| Business Analytics and Data Analysis | Analytical techniques for interpreting business data, including predictive modelling and data visualisation. | |
| Strategic Management | Exploration of competitive strategy, organisational analysis, andlong-term planning in a business context. | |
| Trimester 3 - Transition to Healthcare Management introduces the healthcare context, exploring core aspects of healthcare systems, policies, and the economic and legal dimensions of healthcare. | Healthcare Systems and Policy | Overview of healthcare systems globally and nationally, with a focus on policy-making and health services. |
| Healthcare Economics and Financing | Economic principles in healthcare, including healthcare funding models, budgeting, and financial sustainability, Resource allocation | |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Basic infection control protocols, Basics of epidemiology, disease transmission, biostatistical methods, and health data analysis. | |
| Health Laws and Ethics | Study of healthcare laws, ethics, and legal issues in patient care, data privacy, and professional conduct. | |
| Introduction to Digital Health | Emerging digital health technologies, telemedicine, electronic health records, and their impact on healthcare. | |
| Trimester 4 - Healthcare and Hospital Administration CoreTo dive into core competencies required for hospital administration, focusing on operations, quality management, patient care, and health information systems. | Hospital Planning and Operations | Principles of hospital infrastructure planning, facility design, and efficient hospital operations management. |
| Healthcare Quality Management | Quality assurance in healthcare, covering standards, patient safety, and quality improvement techniques, Risk assessments (Audit) | |
| Health Information Systems | Managing patient and administrative data, including healthcare information systems and digital records. | |
| Healthcare Marketing and Patient Care Management | Marketing healthcare services and managing patient relations, satisfaction, and care quality. | |
| Costing and Control Systems | Learn about cost structures and best practices to lead an efficient business | |
| Trimester 5 - Specialised Skills in Hospital Administration builds specialised skills in hospital operations, covering areas like support services, supply chain management, and healthcare-specific project and legal management. | Hospital Support Services Management | Management of non-clinical services in hospitals, including housekeeping, dietary, facility management, and maintenance services. |
| Healthcare Supply Chain and Logistics | Supply chain management for healthcare, focusing on logistics, procurement, and inventory management. | |
| Legal Framework in Healthcare | In-depth look at healthcare regulations, compliance, risk management, and legal frameworks. | |
| Healthcare Project Management | Planning, executing, and monitoring healthcare projects within budget, time, and quality constraints. | |
| Health Insurance and Managed Care | Basics of health insurance, managed care models, and strategies for cost-effective care delivery. | |
| Trimester 6 - Strategic and Emerging Trends in Healthcare prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare, focusing on strategic planning, public health, and the impact of digital transformation on healthcare. | Strategic Healthcare Management | Strategic planning and leadership in healthcare, focusing on competitive positioning and growth strategies. |
| Public Health and Emergency Management | Public health principles, emergency preparedness, and disaster response in healthcare settings. | |
| Digital Transformation and Product Management in Healthcare | Role of digital technologies in healthcare transformation, including AI, big data, and telehealth. | |
| International Health Management | Overview of global health challenges, cross-border healthcare policies, and international health organizations. | |
| Capstone Project/Dissertation | Research project involving primary or secondary research, applied to a real-world problem in healthcare. |
Fee Structure
MBA (HR / Marketing / Finance / Healthcare & Pharm ) 2026-28
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 50,000 | - | - | - | |
| Tuition Fee | 2,35,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,55,000 | 2,55,000 | |
| Compulsory value added program (CVA) | - | - | - | - | |
| Combo Scholarship (-) | - | - | - | - | |
| Total Academic Fee + CVA (After Combo Scholarship) | 2,85,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,35,000 | 2,55,000 | |
| International Tour & Education Immersions Charges | |||||
| One Week in Singapore / Dubai / Malaysia / Hong Kong / Thailand) | 85,000 |
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| Upto 02 months Immersion in Sigapore/ Hongkong/ Dubai with 12 Credits or 3-4 Week in Europe with upto 6 Credits | 6,80,000 | ||||
| Other Optional Value Added Program, students may combine with above mentioned programs | |||||
| SAP | SAS | ISCEA | One week IIM Rhotak residential program (Business Strategy) |
Two months residential programs at NISM Academy Mumbai (stock Market/Investment Banking) |
Rs. 70,000/- for each value added program |
| Germany | USA | USA | India | India | - |
- The classes in the University may stretch till late evening and require many group projects and hence students are advised to stay in the campus hostels. For Hostel fee detail visit: www.dgu.ac
- However, in case hostel is not taken day boarding (Rs.25,000/year) is compulsory for MBA programs in first year. | University Examinations Fees Per Semester Rs. 5,500/-
- Uniform (including business suits): Rs. 9,500/- one time, Book Bank: Rs. 4,500/- one time and Alumni Registration: Rs. 5,000/- one time shall be applicable to all & is compulsory payable to 3rd party.
- Kindly contact office of the international affairs for final detail and delivery of international tour and education immersions | Email: internationalaffairsoffice@dgu.ac.in
- Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit: www.dgu.ac | All foreign tours/programs are subject to having a minimum of 15 students in a batch.
- Scholarship amount will be calculated on MBA General tuition fee for first year Rs. 2,35,000 per semester and subsequently thereafter.
- No scholarship shall be deemed valid until a formal letter is issued by the Office of the Registrar.
Scholarship
Scholarships for Post Graduate Students 2026-27 intake
Merit Scholarship At Dbs Global University
Conditions Of Scholarship For 2026-2027 Intake Batch
This scheme is applicable for all applicants of the MBA program at DBS Global University who have a valid qualifying exam score and have secured a pre-specified minimum percentage in graduation.
All such students will be eligible for scholarship in tuition fees for the entire program as per the following scheme:
For Applicants with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT (with min. 65% in graduation)
| CAT/XAT Percentile (More than) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| MAT/CMAT Percentile (More than) | 90 | 95 | 97 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scholarship (as % of Tuition Fee) | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
For Postgraduate Program for M.Tech / MCA (Dr. S. K. Gupta Memorial Scholarship)
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
This scholarship is applicable till 31st July 2025.
Note
- The Scholarships are open for the first 15 percent seats in each program on a first come first served basis.
- No application for scholarships shall be entertained beyond 15th-July-2025.
- Candidates should preferably send their scholarship applications along-with their admission registration forms.
Procedure
- Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form available with the institute in the beginning of the semester.
- Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
- Students should give an indemnity bond specifying that he/she will not leave the course/degree programme in between the duration of the course/degree.
- Upon your official registration with the DBSGU, you will receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
- The scholarship will be disbursed to you in two equal installments or as applicable.
- In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared till the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks will have to submit the balance fees.
However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards will be subject to :
- 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
- 60% marks in cumulative score in all the subjects.
- Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
- Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
- Students should give an undertaking of being available at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwill programmes.
- There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given will have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
- Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
- In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester will be withdrawn.
Disclaimer
Eligibility Criteria
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Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum qualifying marks as per university guidelines.
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Selection Procedure: Entrance Test+Personal Interview (PI)
Other Specialization
Placements
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DBS Global University provides students with a wide range of opportunities to gain international exposure and enrich their academic journey through global learning experiences that combine international academics, industry exposure, and cross-cultural engagement. Through a strong network of 50+ academic partnerships across 20+ countries, the University offers multiple international pathways including Global Immersion Programs, Month Mobility Programs, Semester Abroad Programs with Credit Transfer, Articulation and Transfer Programs, Dual Degree Programs, and Global Progression Pathways. In addition to these mobility opportunities, students also benefit from international guest lectures, global masterclasses, academic bootcamps, and international events, delivered in collaboration with partner universities and global industry experts.
