PharmD/MBA & MS Dual Degree

The PharmD/MBA & MS dual doctorate degree is designed to meet the needs of working professionals and recent graduates seeking to advance or change career paths. With the PharmD courses taking place on-campus, students can enroll in the business courses completely online. Our evening classes are small and designed for working professionals seeking to create connections with their classmates and professors. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two or three courses per term. Learn more about the online experience

Saint Joseph's faculty are experts in their fields, bringing theory, practice and relevance to the classroom. Students enrolled in this program will benefit from the resources and experienced faculty in both the School of Health Professions and Haub School of Business. 

• Expanded career opportunities: A PharmD/MBA dual degree can open up more career paths, including roles in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare management, and executive positions. 
• Business acumen: An MBA provides valuable business skills that complement clinical pharmacy knowledge, including management, marketing and finance. 
• Competitive advantage: In a challenging job market for pharmacy graduates, an MBA can help candidates stand out to potential employers.
• Leadership preparation: Many healthcare administrators (e.g. directors of pharmacy) have MBAs, so the degree can be beneficial for pharmacists interested in administrative or leadership roles in hospitals or other healthcare organizations. 
• Entrepreneurial skills: For pharmacists interested in owning their own pharmacy, starting a business or looking to expand pharmacy services at their place of employment, an MBA provides essential entrepreneurial and management skills.

View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

 Affordable tuition options start at $1,216 per credit.*

 Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our Tuition & Fees page or contact us for more information.

Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our Financial Aid page.

Discount Eligibility

Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. 

Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

Note: discounts cannot be combined.

SJU is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Service can help you access and understand your benefits.

Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and a stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually and will contact individual candidates if interested.

Any student that is accepted in the PharmD program may apply for acceptance if they:

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Are at the first professional year (P1) level or higher 
• Have completed their general education credits or have previously earned a Bachelor's degree.

For students in the direct entry program who have not yet earned their bachelor’s of science (BS) Degree:

• Students will be issued a conditional acceptance to the dual degree program until they apply for BS graduation.
• Would only be permitted to take 9 credits of MBA coursework prior to obtaining the BS degree at the end of the second professional year (P2).

Participation Criteria: 

• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to enter a dual degree program.
• Students must maintain a professional (PharmD+Haub courses) GPA of 3.0 to stay in the dual degree program. 
• Special permission and scheduling is required for students to take graduate certificate / Haub courses during the last professional year alongside advanced pharmacy practice experiences (P4/APPEs). (see PCP Student Handbook for details) 
• Per university policy, special permission is required to take greater than 20 credits in any given semester. 
• In order to obtain the Haub degree, students must have a cumulative GPA in their Haub courses that equals or exceeds 3.0.

• Apply online.
• Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Submit a personal statement.
• Submit resume.
• Submit one letter of recommendation.

Visit our graduate admission information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines and how to submit your application.

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Start Terms:

1. Fall: August
2. Spring: January
3. Summer: May