International Institute of Health Management Research
Campus of Indian Institute of Health Management Research, JaipurCredit Requirements
The FPM programme consists of two phases. The first phase of the programme involves course work, followed by a Comprehensive Course Evaluation. The second phase requires scholars to work on their thesis, which involves the preparation of a thesis proposal, writing of the thesis, and finally a viva examination based on the thesis.
In partial fulfilment of the requirement of the Fellowship Programme, the following of Course credits are required to be earned as prescribed below:
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Year |
Semester |
Code |
Title |
Compulsory/ Elective |
Credits |
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1st Year |
First (21 Credits) |
FP01 |
General Management |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP02 |
Health & Development |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP03 |
Health System Approach to Management |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP04 |
Research Methodology |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP05 |
Biostatistics |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP06 |
Overview of Hospital Management |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP07 |
Health Policy & Healthcare Delivery |
Compulsory |
3 |
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Second (21 Credits) |
FP08 |
Digital Health |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP09 |
Health Economics |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP10- FP18 |
Stream Specific Course 1 |
Compulsory |
3 |
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Stream Specific Course 2 |
Compulsory |
3 |
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Stream Specific Course 3 |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP 19 |
Credit Seminar (General Topic) |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FPE1- FPE6 |
Stream Specific Elective 1 |
Elective |
3 |
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2nd Year |
Third (18 Credits) |
FPE7-FPE11 |
Stream Specific Elective 2 |
Elective |
3 |
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FP20 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP21 |
Qualitative Methods |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP22 |
Academic Writing & Ethical Issues in Research |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP23 |
Credit Seminar 2 (Research Topic) |
Compulsory |
3 |
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FP24 |
Paper Publication* |
Compulsory |
3 |
* Based on the literature review on the thesis related topic. Can be carried out after finalization of synopsis
Compulsory and Electives
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Health Management |
Hospital Management |
Health Information Technology Management |
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Compulsory |
Elective |
Compulsory |
Elective |
Compulsory |
Elective |
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Programme Monitoring & Evaluation (FP 10) |
Global Health (FPE 1) |
Healthcare Quality Accreditation &Patient Safety (FP 13) |
Home Healthcare Services (FPE 3) |
EMR/ EHR and Design Thinking for Health Information System (FP 16) |
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (FPE 5) |
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Health Finance ( FP 11) |
Health Survey Methods (FPE 2) |
Hospital Pricing and Cost Management ( FP 14) |
AI in Healthcare (FPE 4) |
Standards and Interoperability (FP 17) |
Health Technology Assessment (FPE 6) |
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Environmental Health ( FP 12) |
Health Management Information System (FPE 7) |
Hospital Information System (FP 15) |
Business Development in Healthcare (FPE 9) |
Project Management for Health Information (FP 18) |
System Security and Block Chain (FPE 10) |
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Disease Surveillance (FPE 8) |
Remote Monitoring & Telemedicine (FPE 11) |
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NOTE: The list is indicative and subject to change as need arises. New courses may be recommended by the supervisor depending on the research needs.
Duration for Learning credits
All the credits specified above shall be earned within a maximum of three years from the date of admission to the programme. Extension after the three years shall be approved by the Committee for a period of one year with a review of progress every six months. Final approval shall be given by the
Director of the Institution.
Credit Course Requirement
The candidate shall undergo the courses as given in the course credit table. In the first year, a total of 42 credits is required, which includes a 3-credit general seminar in the second semester and stream specific compulsory and elective courses other than general courses. In the second year, the student shall earn 18 credits: in the third semester the candidate shall undergo advanced courses related to research methods and conduct a stream specific seminar of 3 credits.