Message from the Director

Donald Zimmerman, PhD
Director for Online MBA in Pharmaceutical Business Program

The world of pharmaceutical business is evolving every day.  To rise to the top in the pharmaceutical arena, you must possess the appropriate intellectual tools for evaluating business decisions and the skills to do so both creatively and quickly. It is essential to have a global perspective and a strong framework for such interactions.

With an MBA from USP, you will learn about business completely in the context of the pharmaceutical industry.  Our online program is personalized and allows you to connect with and learn from other professionals in the industry.    
Through the coursework in the Online MBA, you will benefit from the program’s focus upon:

• Global business and product strategies
• Multinational and national healthcare environments
• Developing communication and problem solving skills valued by top executives
• R&D legal and regulatory processes
• Brand management and pharmaceutical marketing

You will also study with a strong mix of full-time and adjunct faculty, all of whom have valuable experience working in the industry.  Consider distinguishing yourself by earning an MBA in Pharmaceutical Business at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia- the first college of pharmacy in North America.  If you're serious about your career in the pharmaceutical industry, USP is the place for you.