Executive Online Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives
Stephen Porth, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Executive Director Graduate Business Programs
George P. Sillup, Ph.D., Chair, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing
Terese W. Waldron, Director
Jonathan B. Dart, MBA, Program Administrator/Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications
Christine Anderson, Senior Manager, Executive Relations & Industry Outreach
Mission Statement
The mission of Saint Joseph’s Online Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives is to provide industry programs for all segments of the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics,allied partners and healthcare industries, delivering these programs to the life-long student in a flexible and convenient format via three/four residencies, 18 online courses, and web-based technologies.
Objectives
The objectives of the Online Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives are:
- to provide managers and executives employed in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics, allied partners and healthcare industries with advanced education and developmental experiences.
- to provide highly qualified faculty of Saint Joseph’s University, complemented by domestic and international business and marketing experts retained as executive lecturers
- to provide modular format for the delivery of business concepts and skills specific to this industry
- to provide a web-based experience that offers a more globally-focused business model that eliminates geographic barriers and time zones
Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Students are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Students applying for admission to the On-line Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Admissions criteria:
- four (4) years of industry experience
- a completed application form
- official transcripts of all course work from each undergraduate and graduate school attended. International students need an official course-by-course evaluation by World Education Services (WES) of undergraduate and graduate education
- a letter of recommendation from their current employer
- a resume
- either GMAT or GRE scores. In lieu of GMAT or GRE, complete a structured personal interview
Foreign applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Arrangements should be made by writing directly to TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A., 08541-6151. Students already in the Philadelphia area who do not have a TOEFL score may be admitted following satisfactory performance on the English test administered at the ELS Center on the Saint Joseph’s University campus. A minimum score of 550, internet based TOEFL 79, or 213 on computerized test on the TOEFL is required to take any course in the Program. An IELTS score of 6.5 or an official PTE score of 60 is also acceptable. Qualified students who complete Level 112 at the ELS Language Center and receive a strong, positive letter of recommendation from the Center can begin their graduate studies without the official TOEFL score. Applicants are also required to register with the Word Education Services (WES) to have an official course-by-course evaluation of their undergraduate work. Additional information on WES transcript evaluation can be obtained by visiting them at www.wes.org.
Tuition and Fees: Online Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives
All students enrolled in the courses are charged on a per course basis. All charges are due and payable upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices will be sent electronically upon registration.. It is the students’ responsibility to maintain their account in a current status. Corporations will be billed directly only when appropriate authorization has been made by the corporation. Please check with Hawk Central on procedures for corporate billing.
Students who are financially delinquent will forfeit the privilege of attending classes and the University has the right to withhold grades, transcripts, and diploma until such indebtedness is paid.
Fees are paid by check or money order, or they may be charged to Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. For the current academic year the tuition per 2 credits is $3,125.
Matriculated Students
Students who have met all entrance requirements and are working in the MBA program are classified as matriculated students.
Academic Dismissal
Students enrolled in this program who receive a grade of C or below for two (2) credit hours will receive a warning letter. Students who receive a grade of C or below for six (6) credit hours will be placed on academic probation and will be so advised by letter. Students who receive a grade of C or below for ten (10) credit hours will be dropped from the program. The Program Director monitors student progress throughout the course of the program.
The university reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student when, in its judgment, the general good of the university requires it.
Admissions Committee
The decision for accepting applicants into the program will be made by the Director with the advice of the Admissions Committee after they have reviewed completed applications. Members of the Admissions Committee are:
Terese Waldron, M.S., Chair of the Admissions Committee
George P. Sillup, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing
Thani Jambulingam, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing
Joseph Larkin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting
Ginette McManus Ph.D., Professor of Finance
Vipul K. Gupta, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Decision and System Sciences
John Yi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Decision and System Sciences
Anthony DelConte, M.D., Visiting Professor or Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing
Ronald K. Klimberg, Ph.D., Professor of Decision and System Sciences
Bill Trombetta, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmaceutical Healthcare Marketing
David Steingard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management
Morris Danielson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance
Carolin Schellhorn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Finance
Location and Time of Required Residency Courses
During Residencies, the two-day course format accommodates the personal and professional demands of individual online students. Courses are completed during one Friday/Saturday session with pre- and post-assignments. Students may attend as often as their schedule permits, completing the degree requirements within six years.
In-person courses are offered at ACE Center, Lafayette Hill, PA (15 minutes from Main Campus). The capstone course, MPE 795 is a three-day course offered on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Visit the web site at www.aceconferencecenter.com for more information about the ACE Conference Center.
Curriculum
The Online Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives requires the completion of 24 courses. All courses are 2.0 credits each for a total of 48 credits. The core business courses are designed to ensure that all students in the program have that common body of knowledge necessary for advanced study in business.
The following courses are required:
Empowering Individuals and Groups for the Practicing Executive |
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ACC 510 |
Accounting Foundation |
Economics Foundation |
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Finance Foundation (It is strongly recommended to take FIN 501 first) |
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Marketing Foundation |
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Managerial Finance (pre-requisite FIN 501, FIN 504) |
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ACC 560 |
Managerial Accounting (pre-requisite ACC 510) |
Leadership & Development (pre-requisite MGT 520) (Required Residency) |
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Contemporary Information Technology |
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Business Ethics (Required Residency) |
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MPE 710 |
Product Management |
Pricing |
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Supply Chain Management |
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Pharmacoeconomics |
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MPE 700 |
Strategies for Managed Care (pre-requisite MPE 620) |
Drug/Device Regulations |
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Sales Management (pre-requisite MGT 520) |
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Competitive Analysis |
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Business Statistics |
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Marketing Research (pre-requisite DSS 592) |
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Sales Forecasting (pre-requisite DSS 592) |
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MPE 720 |
Global Corporate Strategy |
Capstone Must have completed 36 credits including all quantitative and foundation classes, as well as MPE 650 and MPE 710 (Required Residency) |
Choose One (1) Elective:
MPE 711 |
Strategies for Market Access |
MPE 625 |
Creating Effective R & D |
MPE 780 |
Future Issues |
MPE 781 |
Health Policy |
MPE 770 |
Independent Study |
Inquiries:
Ms. Christine Anderson
Senior Manager, Executive Relations & Industry Outreach
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives
392 Mandeville Hall
Saint Joseph’s University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(610) 660-3157
(800) SJU-EMBA
Email: chris.anderson@sju.edu
www.sju.edu/epharma