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Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA

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Overview

The Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA at Saint Joseph's University is designed to accelerate your career with industry-specific skills and real-world experience.

The MBA for Your Sector

It’s not just an MBA with a concentration — it’s a program designed for professionals with established careers in sectors such as:

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biotech
  • Medical device
  • Diagnostics
  • Healthcare

Learn from Experts in Healthcare and Pharma 

Our curriculum provides you with an understanding of a variety of relevant topics, addressing the successful business of healthcare delivery from the perspectives of all industry stakeholders — from biopharma products, to patients, payers and provider networks. 

“Every project and every professor enhanced my global knowledge for healthcare… networking with fellow physicians proved to be an exceptional experience... I just finished the program, I have a new directorship, and I am the better for it!”

Randy Litman, DO, MBA ‘17, FACOFP, FAAO, FACOI

Curriculum and Courses

At a Glance

Length

Average: 2-3 years

All students have the flexibility to take up to 6 years to complete their degree.

FormatOn Campus, Online or Both
Credits48 Total
Schedule

With convenient rolling admissions, you may begin coursework at any time throughout the year. 

On-Campus: Each course is completed in just two days along with pre- and post-assignments.

Online: Each online course is completed in just one calendar month including weekly web conferencing.

Key Dates and Timeline

Courses are offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Rolling admissions allow students to apply, and start taking classes anytime year-round.   

  • Mid to late-April: When Capstone courses run each year.
  • May: Graduating MBA students may participate in the University commencement ceremony.
Profile of a Fellow Student

Candidates for the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA program have been recognized by their organizations as future leaders with a proven record of high performance and strong initiative.

  • Average industry experience: 10-14 years
  • Average age: 36
  • Average GPA: 3.1
  • Male/Female ratio: 48% male, 52% female
  • Educational background: 72.5% Bachelor's Degree, 21% Master's Degree, 1% Juris Doctor, 1% Ph.D., 4.5% Pharm.D.
  • Functional expertise: middle to senior level management positions in sales, marketing, market research, marketing operations, finance, clinical research, and product management
Tuition $1,349 per credit (2020-2021) 
Veterans

SJU is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veteran Services can help you access and understand your benefits

Career Development CenterThe Career Development Center at SJU offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.