Pharmaceutical Business Program Requirements & Standards
Whether you are a motivated individual looking to begin a career in the pharmaceutical industry or an individual with pharmaceutical or health care experience, USP has an MBA program that will enhance your knowledge of pharmaceutical business both nationally and globally. The MBA in pharmaceutical business at USP allows you to customize your MBA experience to meet your specific needs. This includes:
MBA Online Program
The MBA Online Program is designed for mid-level professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of four years of experience.
Sixteen of the 19 courses in the 22-month program are delivered over the Web using state-of-the art learning technologies so you can work on course activities from home, at work, or on the road. The remaining three courses are conducted as 5 day intensive learning experiences at an executive conference facility located in the heart of the business district of Center City Philadelphia.
This dynamic, interactive program meets the experience levels of seasoned professionals and the needs of a busy professional.
You'll learn from lectures delivered by senior pharmaceutical executives and academic leaders, faciltated discussions, case analysis, student presentations, group projects, computer simulations, industry databases and guest speakers. You'll also be electronically linked to a living community of faculty and other students.
A secured course management system provides course materials, discussion forums and chat rooms for each course. You'll interact productively and efficiently as a high performing learning team.
MBA Evening Program
The MBA Evening Program allows you to set your own pace, taking weekday evening courses at the University. You may complete the program in 24 months or take up to five years.
You will use various technologies within the program that can be used in the business environment. This program sharpens your business knowledge and tools to help you bring additional value to employers.
As a student you will be exposed to industry professionals with the knowledge to aid you in your educational and professional objectives. Courses offers students an opportunity to learn from those currently in the field. While in the MBA program students may take advantage of travel study experiences and learn from industry professionals within another country. Students engage in group presentations, discussions, and utilize critical thinking skills that will provide them with the knowledge to perform both in the US and abroad.
Post-Graduate Certificate Program
The Post-Graduate Certificate Program in pharmaceutical business is designed for individuals with advanced degrees who have a minimum of four years of professional experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.
This certificate program prepares you with the industry-specific knowledge and skills to assist you in advancing your career and meeting the business objectives of your employers. You may earn this certificate over 12 months or take as long as four years and may customize your program by selecting courses that would be of greatest value to you. Classes are held in a convenient weekend format at a suburban Philadelphia executive conference center.
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