Mode of Study Fully Online
Duration 12 Months (2 Semesters)
Credits 30 Credits
Award PG Diploma (Proposed)

Proposed Programme Notice:  This is a proposed academic program framework. Final approval, accreditation, curriculum, tuition, and admissions are subject to university governance and accreditation requirements.

Program Overview

The proposed Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM) is designed for licensed medical doctors and healthcare professionals seeking leadership and management skills for hospitals and healthcare organizations.

This program bridges clinical medicine and administration, preparing graduates to navigate complex hospital finance structures, implement digital health networks, manage human resources, and devise strategic solutions for clinical facilities.

Hospital Management Administrative Team

Learning Outcomes

Apply hospital administration principles.
Manage healthcare operations and quality.
Interpret healthcare finance.
Lead multidisciplinary teams.
Implement digital health systems.
Develop strategic healthcare plans.

Eligibility Criteria

The program is intended for healthcare executives, doctors, and other medical practitioners who seek management training. Eligibility pathways are defined as:

  • MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree; or
  • Recognized health-related degree (subject to university approval).
Clinically Licensed MDs & MBBS Doctors
Health Professionals & Administrators
Fully Online Remote Study Portal

Academic Curriculum (12 Months — 30 Credits)

Semester 1 (Core Foundations)

01 Principles of Hospital Administration
02 Healthcare Systems and Policy
03 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
04 Healthcare Quality, Accreditation, and Patient Safety
05 Communication and Human Resource Management

Semester 2 (Applied Management)

06 Hospital Operations Management
07 Healthcare Finance and Budgeting
08 Health Information Systems and Digital Health
09 Strategic Planning and Healthcare Marketing
10 Research Methods and Capstone Project

Assessment Structure

Evaluation metrics are distributed across online assessment modules. Performance weightage details include:

Online Quizzes & Exams (30%) Module evaluations to examine the mastery of core hospital system regulations.
Assignments (25%) Practical case-writing and structural workflow templates.
Case Studies (20%) Evaluative case study worksheets analyzing active healthcare organizations.
Group Presentation (10%) Collaborative leadership simulations and management briefings.
Capstone Project (15%) Final cumulative thesis-based project proposing a hospital strategic plan.

Certification & Admissions

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Certification

Graduates who complete all semesters, assignments, and the capstone project will be awarded: Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management (Proposed)
(International University of Barbados – School of Medicine)

Disclaimer: Proposed program subject to institutional approval and applicable accreditation requirements.

Admissions & Enrollment Office

For admissions, enrollment guides, and class timeline queries regarding the PGDHM program, contact our team:

Director / Registrar

Dr Sami Khan, MBBS, PMP

Admissions Email

admissioniniub@gmail.com

Office Department

Admissions Office — Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM)

Programme PGDHM

30 Credits  |  12 Months
Fully Online

Contact Admissions for Fee Details