MBA (HM) - Course Overview
The UPES School of Business, in collaboration with industry partner Virohan, offers a two-year postgraduate program in Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) - MBA (HM).
India's healthtech sector is one of the fastest-growing in Asia and this program has been designed specifically around it. The MBA in Healthcare Management fills the gap of equipping students with healthcare domain expertise, and the general management skills that employers in digital health demand, and that are just as valued in general management roles across consulting and many other fields.
That growth translates directly into jobs: India's healthcare and pharma sector is projected to add 2–2.5 million new jobs by 2030, with management and hospital administration roles among the fastest-growing categories.
The curriculum blends 1 year of academic learning in smart classrooms with industry projects, expert-led sessions, and 1 year of internships with leading healthcare organisations.
Graduates develop the business acumen, leadership capabilities, and workplace readiness required to build successful careers across hospitals, healthcare companies, health-tech organisations, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, and other healthcare enterprises.
The MBA (Healthcare Management) prepares students for leadership and management roles in the healthcare industry. The program combines business management with healthcare expertise, helping students develop skills in healthcare operations, hospital management, finance, marketing, strategy, healthcare analytics, digital health, and organisational leadership.
With an industry-aligned curriculum and practical exposure through internships, industry projects, case studies, industry exposure, students gain the knowledge, management skills, and confidence required to lead teams and solve real-world healthcare challenges.
The MBA (Healthcare Management) curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in healthcare management, hospital operations, healthcare finance, marketing, strategic management, healthcare analytics, digital transformation, quality management, and leadership.
With a strong focus on experiential learning, industry exposure, and real-world business applications, the MBA (Healthcare Management) program at UPES prepares graduates to lead healthcare organisations, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.
Graduation (minimum 3-year Bachelor's degree, any discipline).
The candidate must have attained a minimum age of 20 years:
- For Jun-Jul 2026 intake – by 1st December 2026
- For Dec 26-Jan 27 intake – by 1st June 2027
Program Fee: ₹15,90,000/-
(Registration Fee: ₹10,000/-)
India's healthcare industry is expanding rapidly, creating a growing demand for professionals who can manage healthcare organisations, improve operational efficiency, and lead innovation across the sector.
The MBA (Healthcare Management) equips students with industry exposure, real-life case studies, business, leadership, and healthcare management skills that are relevant across hospitals, health-tech companies, pharmaceutical organisations, insurance providers, consulting firms, and other healthcare enterprises.
With industry-aligned training and strong placement support, graduates are well-prepared for leadership careers in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
The MBA (Healthcare Management) opens up diverse career opportunities across healthcare delivery, administration, consulting, and healthcare technology.
Some career opportunities after completing MBA (Healthcare Management) include:
- Healthcare Operations Manager – Improve operational efficiency across healthcare organisations.
- Healthcare Consultant – Help healthcare providers solve business and operational challenges.
- Healthcare Project Manager – Lead healthcare transformation, expansion, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Business Development Manager – Drive strategic partnerships and business growth for healthcare organisations.
- Healthcare Quality Manager – Ensure quality standards and improve patient care processes.
- Healthcare Marketing Manager – Lead branding, patient engagement, and growth initiatives for healthcare businesses.
Work at:
- Hospitals & Healthcare Providers – Multispecialty hospitals, specialty hospitals, healthcare chains, and clinics.
- Healthcare Companies – Health-tech organisations, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, diagnostics, and insurance providers.
- Consulting & Corporate Healthcare – Healthcare consulting firms, corporate healthcare organisations, and healthcare startups.
Graduates can also pursue leadership roles or specialise further through executive education and certifications in healthcare management, hospital administration, digital health, public health, and healthcare analytics.
India's healthcare sector is growing faster than its supply of trained leaders. Hospitals need people who understand both patient care and business, someone who can run a department, manage costs, or launch a new health-tech product. That's the gap this program is built to fill.
The MBA (Healthcare Management), offered in collaboration with industry partner Virohan, prepares graduates to step into these leadership roles. You'll learn directly from faculty and healthcare leaders who've run hospitals, built health-tech companies, and worked inside the industry you're entering.
The program covers what a healthcare leader actually needs to know: how hospitals and healthcare businesses operate, how to manage budgets and finances, how to market health services and products, how technology is reshaping patient care, and how to lead teams through change.
By the time you graduate, you're ready for roles across the full spectrum of healthcare – hospitals, healthcare companies, consulting firms, health-tech startups, and pharmaceutical companies. And with strong placement support behind you, you're not just prepared to enter the industry, you're prepared to lead it.
Placements
Through industry partner Virohan, students gain access to placement opportunities with a network of 2,000+ healthcare employer partners. Along with job opportunities, they receive dedicated career support through career counselling, workplace readiness training, communication and digital skills development, resume building, and mock interview preparation.
FAQs
The Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) - MBA (HM) at UPES is a two-year postgraduate program offered by the School of Business in collaboration with industry partner Virohan. It combines core management education with healthcare operations, finance, marketing, strategy, and healthcare leadership.
Graduates with a minimum three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. Candidates must also meet the minimum age requirement shared for the relevant intake.
The MBA (Healthcare Management) program is two years long. It includes one year of academic learning in smart classrooms along with industry projects, expert-led sessions, and one year of internship.
Graduates can pursue roles such as healthcare operations manager, healthcare consultant, healthcare project manager, business development manager, healthcare quality manager, and healthcare marketing manager. They can work across hospitals, healthcare companies, health-tech organizations, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, and healthcare startups.
Through industry partner Virohan, students gain access to healthcare employer networks, practical exposure, and internship and job opportunities. They also receive career counselling, workplace readiness support, communication and digital skills development, resume building, and mock interview preparation.
