Program Overview

Hospital Management and Operational Excellence Program

Program Overview

The Hospital Management and Operational Excellence program is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. This transformative diploma program focuses on mastering operational excellence for superior patient care and resource efficiency.

Course Information

• Topic Area: Healthcare Management
• Start Date: March 28, 2026
• Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
• Format: Live online
• Length: One Year
• Fees:
  • Egyptians: EGP 125,000
  • Non-Egyptians: $4,190
  • Application fee: EGP 550 (Non-Refundable)
• Schedule: Saturday and Tuesday, 6 - 9 pm

Program Outline

The program is structured to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in hospital management and operational excellence. The modules include:

• Healthcare Systems (12 hrs): Focuses on the partnership between the payer, provider, and patients, addressing the new healthcare ecosystem in Egypt.
• Health Policy and Governance (15 hrs): Covers leadership in healthcare, healthcare governance, and healthcare policy, with practical applications.
• People Management (12 hrs): Develops skills in managing people in organizations to maximize their performance.
• Information-Driven Healthcare (12 hrs): Explains the modern concept of information systems in healthcare, including ethical, technical, and legal issues.
• Healthcare Marketing and Patient Experience (24 hrs): Understands how patients choose healthcare providers and develops marketing plans.
• Financial Management (24 hrs): Explores the fundamentals of financial management and decision-making in the healthcare industry.
• Healthcare Supply Chain Management (24 hrs): Develops a foundation for mastering supply chain principles to manage healthcare resources and control costs.
• Healthcare Asset Management (12 hrs): Secures knowledge and skills for applying a systematic process in acquiring, planning, and disposing of physical assets.
• Operations Management (12 hrs): Acquires knowledge and skills to better manage hospitals using planning, organizing, and control tools.
• Process Mapping and Improvement (12 hrs): Improves the quality of healthcare through process mapping techniques aligned with international standards.
• Operational Excellence (30 hrs): Builds a culture of excellence and overcomes obstacles, identifying proper tools for project management and operational growth.
• Hospital Visits (8 visits/5 hrs each): Observes and appreciates best practices in healthcare services through structured hospital visits.
• Business Acumen Self-Paced Online (3 Courses): Explores critical 21st-century skills for operating within a business setting.

Admission Criteria and Process

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, science, nursing, business administration, or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Admission Process

1. Prepare clear, scanned copies of required documents (in PDF format).
2. Fill in and submit the application form, uploading the required PDF documents.
3. The Admissions Committee reviews the application and may contact for additional information or an interview.
4. Upon acceptance, receive an email detailing steps for online payment.
5. Registration is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on payment receipt and availability.

Key Benefits

• Recognize the vital pillars of the new healthcare system in Egypt.
• Design healthcare service processes.
• Identify the role of leadership, governance, and current health policies.
• Maintain healthy business relationships.
• Integrate a clinical information system team.
• Appreciate the importance of patient and family-centered care.
• Develop a strategic marketing blueprint.
• Utilize financial data analysis.
• Adopt methodologies for operational excellence.
• Create strategies for overcoming barriers to process improvement.
• Implement fundamentals of supply chain management.
• Establish an asset management program.

Who Should Attend

• Healthcare professionals seeking to sharpen their knowledge and skills.
• Hospital administrators aiming to excel in managing their organizations.