The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai and The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR
Medical University, Guindy is inviting applications for 2 years full time MBA
in Hospital and Health System Management course for the year 2013
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The Sankara  Nethralaya  Academy 
(A Unit of Medical Research
Foundation)
No 9, Vanagaram – Ambattur Road 
Phone : 044 4908 6000 / Fax : 2825
4180
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Affiliated to The Tamil  Nadu  Dr  M  G  R  Medical  University 
About Sankara Nethralaya:
Sankara Nethralaya is one of the leading super
speciality institutions for ophthalmic care in India India 
Over the last 3 decades, the academic activities of
Sankara Nethralaya encompassed Ophthalmology, Optometry, Nursing and Medical
Laboratory Technology. The Ophthalmology. Post-graduate educational programs at
C. U. Shah – Ophthalmic Post-Graduate Training Center, Sankara Nethralaya,
Medical Research Foundation is recognized by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical
University and offers a two year Diploma course in Ophthalmology. Likewise the
National board of examinations New
  Delhi 
To provide excellent academic teaching and training
in optometry the Elite School of Optometry was founded in the year 1985 and a
few years later the Rural 
 Eye  Hospital 
The Medical and Vision Research Foundations have
been recognized by national and international agencies for providing
educational and training programs. They are namely Sir Ratan Tata Foundation,
Mumbai; Orbis International, US; The Carl Zeiss, Germany 
and The Bausch & Lomb of USA 
Sankara Nethralaya was one of the institutions
chosen by the Government of India for the “Trainers Training Programme’ for
alleviation of cataract blindness in the country.
The Sankara 
 Nethralaya  Academy 
In January 2010, Sankara Nethralaya decided to
scale up the Academic activities through setting up of “The Sankara Nethralaya
Academy”. The Academy would function as a unit of Medical Research Foundation.
The SN Academy is avowed to employ a system of educating people imparting
knowledge through instruction courses, training classes, and usher in newer
training/teaching methodologies including the use of IT. The objective is to
teach courses that deal with A to Z in healthcare services.
Key Features of the Academy are:
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Modern class room with Multimedia support
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Good library facility.
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Interactive Session with eminent faculty.
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Computer lab provision with internet
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Multi speciality Hospitaltie ups
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Nominal fee structure and Flexible fee payment options too available.
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NO capitation / Donation.
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Faculty & Student Collaborative Projects.
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Education Loan Guidance  
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Placement Facilitations.
About the Medical  University 
The
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University is
the only Government 
 Medical  University 
Besides
Medical and Paramedical courses, the University also regulates dental education
and education in the Indian systems of medicine under a single umbrella to
maintain uniform and high standards of education. The University also promotes
research and disseminates knowledge gained therefrom.The university also
launched many allied health science programs which includes MBA in Hospital and
Health System Management.
MBA in Hospital and Health System Management
Introduction:
Corporatization of hospitals is a new and
changing trend, and the healthcare scenario in the country is seeing fantastic
growth, even drawing thousands of medical tourists from across the world. The
burgeoning scale of hospital dynamics calls for individuals who can handle
hospital administration with an in-depth knowledge about the various segments
in healthcare. The healthcare sector also calls for a special set of managerial
skills since hospital care requires team work wherein critical and time-bound
operations get performed routinely in a challenging and multi-tasking
environment.
Health care industry in India 
Hospital and Health System Management 
The entry of corporate
players in the Indian health industry has not just improved the quality of
medical services but has brought in new career opportunities for graduates in
medicine and its allied fields. 
As new private players
are entering the market and the existing ones expand their market in health
care industry, there is a rising demand for not only doctors but also for
hospital administrators to manage large hospitals. Now most of the
hospitals/health care providers prefer to absorb MBA graduates with a
background of medicine, since they have clinical knowledge and practice. MBA
HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT prepares Medical and Allied
Professionals to understand the principles of management and to apply the same
when providing Quality Patient Care in selected areas of Clinical Specialty in
the Hospital and Community.
Based on the
interdisciplinary nature of health services, this program helps you to build
your leadership and analytic skills while also building a solid professional network
at a pace that is realistic and manageable. This program focuses on real-world
management issues, enabling students to immediately apply theory learned in the
classroom to their current work environment. Students are introduced to a wide
spectrum of health care issues including systems, legal ethical concerns and
information technology.
Objectives of the program:
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To prepare qualified and efficient administrators to
manage hospitals.
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To train the candidate in various methods of
administration of hospitals.
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To develop better systems for effective delivery of
healthcare in hospitals.
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To train the candidate in developing better leadership
skills.
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To train the candidate in understanding the concepts of
organizational behavior and human resource management.
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To provide the necessary skills and knowledge for
practical orientation and implementation of strategies with relation to modern
hospitals.
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The aim of this module is to acquaint the students with
the basic principles of management, organizational behavior, materials
management and human resource management with reference to hospitals.
Who is eligible for this MBA Program?
Candidates
with the following degree are eligible to apply for the course.
            (a)  Medical                              - MBBS
            (b)  Dental                               
- BDS
            (c) 
Indian Medicine                - BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BNYS, BUMS
            (d)  Allied Health Sciences        B.Sc.(N), B.Pharm, B.Sc.(MLT), BPT
& BOT
                                                              B.Sc. (Medical Sociology), B.Sc.
Microbiology                                
                                                                                           and any other life Sciences.
Eligibility Certificate (if required)
- Other
     university / State candidates must obtain migration certificate from their
     concerned university.
- Candidates
     before seeking admission to MBA in Health System Management course. Shall
     obtain an eligibility certificate from The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical
     University.
Job Opportunity :
                   Junior,
Middle and Senior Level Management Postings in the Hospitals and Health care
Institutions. 
Mode of Selection: Written Exam and
personal Interview.
Medium of Instruction: 
English shall be the medium of instruction for all the subjects of study and for examinations of the MBA hospital & health systems management degree courses under allied health sciences.
Commencement of the
course: 
          The course shall commence from
September 2013 of the academic year.
Subjects:
| 
S No | 
1st year | 
2nd year | 
|  | 
Management Principles in Medical and Health care
  organizations | 
Public Health Systems and Health Insurance  | 
|  | 
Financial and Management Accounting | 
Research Methodology  | 
|  | 
Bio- Statistics and Operations Research | 
Safety and Risk Management  | 
|  | 
Basics of Medical Science and & Epidemiology
  in Medical and Health System | 
Business Policy and Strategic Management | 
|  | 
Managerial Economics | 
Service Marketing and Consumer Behaviour | 
|  | 
Organizational Behavior | 
Healthcare Technology and Pharmaceutical
  Management  | 
|  | 
Business Communication and Computer Applications | 
Hospital Information Systems including Medical
  Records  | 
|  | 
Hospital Planning Architecture & Project
  Management | 
International Health Management  | 
|  | 
Financial Management for Hospitals | 
Quality Assurance and Management in Healthcare  | 
|  | 
Healthcare Laws |  | 
|  | 
Organization and Management of Hospital &
  Healthcare Units  |  | 
|  | 
Marketing Management |  | 
|  | 
Logistics for Health Care Services |  | 
|  | 
Human Resource Management |  | 
Placement Facilitation:
The Opportunity  will be better if the
Candidates achieve the followings:
1. Minimum Attendance of 80% for lectures of each and every subject.
2. All exams to be cleared in the first attempt.
3. Minimum score of 80% to be achieved in every subject.
4. Students clearing their certification exams successfully.
MARKS QUALIFYING FOR 
 PASS 
50% of marks in the University Theory Examinations
50% of marks in the subject where internal evaluation alone is conducted
50% of marks in aggregate in Theory, I.A. & Oral
taken together
DISSERTATION:
All candidates admitted to undergo Post-Graduate Degree in MBA course shall
be assigned a topic for dissertation / Thesis by the head of the concerned Unit
and the title of the topics assigned to the candidates be intimated to the
Controller of Examinations of this University by the Head of the Department
through the Head of the Institution before the end of 1st year of the course.
Degree Awarded by:
On
successful completion of the course, the certificate will be awarded by The
Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.
Application
Procedures: 
Application
form can be availed in person or downloaded from our website. Duly completed
form is to be submitted along with requisite processing fee Rs 500/- by cash /
DD in favour of MEDICAL RESEARCH
FOUNDATION, payable at Chennai.
For
More Details:
A Mahalingam
Academic
Officer
          Mobile : +91 97104 85295 / 98406 55405
          E Mail
:mahali@snmail.org
 
