DBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management
Rushford Business School (Switzerland)
"Drive evidence-based transformation in healthcare systems and hospital networks"
- 3 phases · 17 modules · 3 Years programme
- Earn the internationally recognised "Dr." title
- Dissertation on a live business challenge in your organisation
- Cohort of up to 20 senior executives from 25+ countries
Duration
3 Years
Phases
3
Modules
17
Cohort
Up to 20
Credential
DBA
Delivery
Online + Residency
About This Programme
The DBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management is designed for medical directors, hospital CEOs, health ministry officials, and health-tech founders who need the academic authority to reform healthcare delivery. You will produce doctoral research on clinical operations, health economics, and policy — research that can be directly implemented.
The programme combines health management theory, clinical operations research, and health-tech strategy. Residencies are held at leading hospital networks in India and the UK, providing direct access to clinical leadership and healthcare policy environments.
Learning Outcomes
Eligibility & Admission
- Masters, MBA, MPH, or equivalent
- 10+ years in healthcare, hospital management, or health policy
- 5+ years in a senior clinical or health management role
- Research interest statement on a healthcare topic
- Interview with admissions panel
Programme Structure
3 phases · 17 modules · 3 Years
Health Research Foundations
Specialist Health Electives
Doctoral Dissertation
Career Outcomes
Where our DBA graduates lead
Hospital CEO / Medical Director
₹ 50L – 1.5Cr PA
Health Ministry / Policy Advisor
₹ 30L – 80L PA
Health-Tech Founder / Executive
₹ 40L – 1Cr+
92%
Executive Promotion Rate
2×
Avg. Salary Multiplier
18 mo
Avg. Time to Next Role
Programme Faculty
Dr. Priya Krishnamurthy
Programme Director · MD + PhD Johns Hopkins · Ex-Apollo Hospitals COO
Prof. James Okonkwo
Health Policy Lead · DBA LSE · Ex-WHO Geneva Policy Director
Candidate Reviews
Programme Rating
Total reviews
The DBA transformed how I engage with my board. I now bring evidence, not just intuition, to every strategic discussion. The dissertation process was challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Worth every rupee. The faculty are genuinely at the top of their field. My supervisor pushed me in ways that made the research genuinely original. Got promoted to Group CEO three months after defending.
Demanding programme — but that's the point. The cohort of fellow executives is itself worth the investment. The network I've built across 18 countries is invaluable.
Doctor of Business Administration
DBA in Healthcare & Hospital Management
Corporate Academy
Awarded on successful defence
Earn the "Dr." Title
Upon successful defence of your dissertation, you are awarded the Doctor of Business Administration — a credential recognised by leading corporations, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies worldwide. Add it to your LinkedIn, email signature, and board profile.
- Globally recognised 'Dr.' title
- Alumni network of 5,000+ doctoral graduates
- Eligible for academic appointments at leading B-schools
- Verified by partner accreditation bodies
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a medical degree (MBBS/MD) to apply?
No. The programme welcomes healthcare administrators, hospital managers, health-tech entrepreneurs, and public health officials regardless of whether they hold a medical degree.
Will my research require access to patient data?
Some dissertations use anonymised clinical datasets. We guide you through ICMR ethics approval, data anonymisation protocols, and research governance frameworks.
Are residencies at actual hospitals?
Yes — residencies include embedded visits at Apollo Hospitals (India) and an NHS Trust (UK), giving you access to clinical operations, quality improvement programmes, and executive leadership panels.
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