FORE School of Management (FSM) has launched two new postgraduate programmes – the PGDM (Healthcare and Hospital Management) and the PGDM (Working Professionals).
The PGDM (Healthcare and Hospital Management) has been designed to address the growing need for skilled management professionals in India’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector, equipping participants with domain expertise across hospital operations, healthcare policy, and health-tech innovation. The objective of this programme is to prepare professionals for tech-based healthcare and managing smart hospitals.
The PGDM (Working Professionals) offers a flexible, industry-aligned pathway for working executives looking to accelerate their management careers without pausing their professional journeys.
Commenting on the launch of the new programme, Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar, President, FORE School of Management, said, “Developed in close collaboration with industry experts, both programmes embody our commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance and lifelong learning, preparing professionals to drive innovation, inclusive growth and meaningful societal impact.”
Dr. Subir Verma, Director, FSM, said, “The healthcare sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital technologies, artificial intelligence, connected devices, and data-driven care models. Through this programme, we aim to prepare professionals who can lead the next generation of smart healthcare systems by combining management excellence with technological innovation and patient-centric care.”
The 18-month PGDM for Working Professionals offers experienced professionals the flexibility to upskill without taking a career break. Delivered in a blended format, the programme combines AI, analytics and industry-focused learning with mentorship, specialised certifications, a dedicated Data and AI Lab, and an international immersion, enabling participants to build future-ready skills with a global perspective.”
The launch also featured an Executive Address by Dr. Karan Thakur – Group Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability · Apollo Hospitals Group who shared industry perspectives on the growing demand for trained healthcare management professionals in India. He quoted, “India’s healthcare sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. In 2005-06, the country did not have a single JCI-accredited hospital, and the NABH accreditation framework was yet to be introduced. Today, India has nearly 75-80 JCI-accredited hospitals and hundreds of NABH-accredited healthcare facilities, reflecting the sector’s rapid evolution. Alongside transformative initiatives such as Aadhaar, the JAM Trinity and Ayushman Bharat, healthcare has emerged as a key driver of innovation, employment and nation-building. As India prepares to add nearly a million hospital beds over the coming decades, the need for future-ready healthcare leaders has never been greater. The next generation of professionals must be equipped to lead AI-enabled and digitally integrated healthcare systems, build sustainable and resource-efficient institutions, and respond to changing disease patterns through innovative models such as telemedicine and home care. I believe programmes like this, built on strong industry-academia collaboration, will play a vital role in developing leaders who can shape not just the future of Indian healthcare, but also create scalable solutions for the Global South. We must also broaden our vision of healthcare beyond hospitals by embracing preventive care, MedTech, health financing and innovation to build a healthier and more resilient India.”
