M.Sc. Digital Healthcare Systems & Management

The M.Sc. Digital Healthcare Systems & Management program prepares graduates to understand and apply the concepts of digital healthcare for improving healthcare delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. Students will develop practical skills and knowledge that will enable them to work in hospital settings, health-tech and consulting organizations, and also contribute to research and innovation in digital health.

Learning and practice will equip the students with the skills necessary to design, implement, and manage digital healthcare systems with real-world applications. The program is a response to the increasing demand for qualified professionals in healthcare informatics, digital transformation, and health technology management.

The students will pursue advanced training in the field of digital healthcare through access to modern IT infrastructure, simulation labs, and industry-integrated learning environments. The program aims to foster the spirit of innovation and application in healthcare, particularly in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, interoperability, smart hospitals, digital therapeutics, healthcare analytics, and telemedicine.

Core areas of study include healthcare information systems, digital health ecosystem, healthcare analytics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, interoperability and integration, digital transformation, healthcare quality and patient safety, and value-based care. Students can specialize in digital health project management, digitally enabled healthcare operations, and healthcare quality management systems.

Postgraduate programs at Silicon are designed to provide deeper knowledge and insight into the chosen field of study. The University encourages students to undertake interdisciplinary projects across healthcare, technology, and management domains. It supports such initiatives by facilitating collaboration with industry experts and faculty across departments to mentor students in real-world problem solving.

Program EducationalObjectives (PEOs)

  • PEO1. Build a successful career in digital healthcare systems, healthcare management, and healthcare technology sectors.
  • PEO2. Work independently or in a diverse team with effective communication in interdisciplinary environment, and demonstrate leadership in industry and academia.
  • PEO3. Engage in lifelong learning and career development through analysis, discussion, professional studies, literature study, and continued research.

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO1. Acquire specialized knowledge and skills in digital health systems, healthcare IT implementation, analytics, and healthcare management practices.
  • PSO2. Implement practical skills in healthcare information systems, digital healthcare operations, and healthcare data analytics to support healthcare organizations.
  • PSO3. Utilize expertise in digital healthcare systems, healthcare technology platforms, and healthcare management to build careers in hospitals, health-tech companies, and consulting organizations.

Career Paths

Graduates may work in:

  • Hospitals (Digital Strategy / IT / Analytics roles)
  • Health-tech startups
  • EMR/HIS companies
  • Public health digital programs
  • Consulting firms
  • International healthcare projects

Program Highlights

Silicon is the first institute in eastern India and probably the only institute in the country to have launched this kind of a program. The highlights of this program are:

Industry-Aligned Curriculum - Designed in consultation with healthcare and health-tech experts, covering HIS/EMR, AI, Digital Transformation, interoperability, Quality standards, and emerging digital health trends.

Hands-on Practical Learning - Dedicated labs on digital transformation, healthcare analytics, maturity assessment, and operations & quality ensure strong real-world exposure.

Students can choose from three focused specialization tracks: Digital Health Project Management, Digitally Enabled Healthcare Operations, and Healthcare Quality Management Systems.

Career-Focused Program - Prepares graduates for high-demand roles in hospitals, health-tech companies, consulting firms, and digital health initiatives.

Beyond the Classroom

Summer Internships

Learn new skills and upskill in the latest technologies through project based training.


Practice School

Experiential learning through real time problem solving in industry environments.


Research Labs

On-campus labs for cutting-edge research in the latest science and technology domains.


Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Gain skills to build technology firms that service global clients.


FACILITIES &ACTIVITIES

Laboratories

State-of-the-art laboratories with the latest hardware and software for learning by doing

Library

Library with over 63000 volumes of books, subscriptions to top e-journals, and reading rooms for focused learning
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Research Center

Multidisciplinary research center with cutting edge labs researching on latest technologies
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Sports & Fitness

Fully equipped gym and top-notch facilities for cricket, basketball, football
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Student Clubs

Vibrant sociocultural clubs, a plush 350-seater private cinema hall, and buzzing with action technology clubs
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Hostels

Modern student housing ensuring comfort, safety and wellbeing
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