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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. 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

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. 

Course Catalog Information

“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

At a Glance

Length

Average: 2-3 years

All students have the flexibility to take up to 6 years to complete their degree.
Format On Campus, Online or Both
Credits 48 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 (2019-2020) 
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 Center The 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.