Master of Public Health (Executive)

About the Programme

Master of Public Health (Executive) programme is a two-year executive premium high-end degree programme organized in four semesters, offered to the middle to senior working professionals working with government, non-government organizations and development agencies, who do not wish to leave their well-paying full-time jobs for earning a higher education credential.

The programme structure is designed in such a way that executives spend 40 days on campus attending classes and completing the rest of the MPH Executive programme while working. The programme is designed to equip public health professionals with knowledge, skills, and competencies, required to manage the public health care delivery system.

The format allows the participants to continue to work while pursuing an intensive, rigorous and enriching programme. The format has been tailored to ensure participants from all geographies can come to the campus for classes.

Programme Structure

For Session 2024-26
Two-year degree programme | 4 Semesters | 81 Credits

Semester 1

  • Health Systems and Policy
  • Principles of Management 
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Digital Health

Semester 2

  • Demography
  • Health Economics and Financing
  • Public Health Finance Management
  • Implementation Science

Semester 3

  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Health Programmes
  • Strategic Management
  • Quality and Accreditation
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation Writing

Semester 4

  • Data Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Public Health Emergency Management

Eligibility

Graduation Degree

Graduates in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), AYUSH (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS), Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), B. Tech. or BE (Any Branch)/Graduates of four- year degree programmes in Veterinary Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy/Graduates of three-year degree programme/postgraduate degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Demography/Population Studies/Nutrition/Economics/Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Management/Commerce with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and for candidates belonging to reserved category, there is a relaxation of 5% marks i.e. 45% marks in aggregate will be considered.


Post Graduate with minimum of 50% aggregate marks are exempted from requirement of minimum 50% aggregate marks in graduate degree.


Work Experience

At least 3 years of work experience in healthcare or related field is required.

Residential Details

Semester Residency Days Number of Courses Credits
Semester 1 09 05 13.5
Semester 2 08 04 12
Semester 3 09 05 13.5
Semester 4 08 04 12
Dissertation 06   30
Total 40 18 81

Key Learning Areas

Knowledge
  • Health Systems/Policy
  • Public Health Management
  • Public Health Analytics
  • Functional Management
  • Global Health
Skills
  • Public Health Planning
  • Project Management
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Demography
  • Epidemiological Analysis
Attitude
  • Community Centric Vision
  • Public Health Services
  • Empathetic Approach
  • Quest for Quality
  • Respect for Human Dignity
  • Ethical Reasoning

Key Features

  • 01

    Aimed for middle- to senior working professionals.

  • 02

    Two-year programme

  • 03

    Programme commences in November.

  • 04

    The programme offers MPH (Executive) degree and NOT a PGDM

  • 05

    One residency per semester.

  • 06

    Residency days include Saturdays and Sundays.

  • 07

    Residency provides face-toface interaction with faculty and fellow colleagues.

  • 08

    Course assessment will be based on Internal Assessment (50%) and End-Term Exam (50%).

  • 09

    Unique design of the programme structure allows enrollment of participants from all geographies.

  • 10

    Experienced faculty.

  • 11

    The ideal participant for this programme would be an experienced executive with more than three years of work experience

  • 12

    Participants need to have a strong desire to excel, positive attitude and willingness to undertake this programme by balancing family and work life

  • 13

    MPH Executive is not a fulltime programme.

  • 14

    Placement support is generally NOT offered

Selection Procedure

  • Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply by filling the application form available on the following link: https://applications.iihmr.edu.in.
  • Candidates will be assessed based on the information provided in the application form and shortlisted for the interview process.
  • Candidates invited for the Interview will be intimated about the venue, mode of interview (Online/offline) and the time slot through E-mail / telephone
  • The selection process includes Personal Interview, apart from screening for academic performance and quality of work experience
  • Clarity of purpose in pursuing executive management education as evidenced by performance in interview and overall assessment of academic achievements will be the basis of final selection.

Dates for Personal Interview (Virtual)

2024

November

  • Friday

    08

  • Saturday

    16

  • Friday

    22

  • Saturday

    30

The programme will commence in December 2024.

Note:

  • Number of seats are limited in the programme and will be filled on first come first serve basis.
  • Subsequent rounds will be conducted only if seats remain vacant.
  • Last Date of admission- November 30, 2024

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