Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business MBA

When obtaining a Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Business MBA, you will study strategic approaches to the complex business challenges facing the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. You will learn how to develop and evaluate multiple strategic approaches, weighing trade-offs to determine the best path forward for your organization.

The pharmaceutical and healthcare industries operate in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving business environments in the world. You will develop a deep understanding of the regulatory, economic, and operational challenges facing these industries — from drug development pipelines and reimbursement models to shifting patient needs and global market pressures — and learn how to build strategies that drive results in the face of that complexity.

Saint Joseph’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business MBA program offers the flexibility of taking classes online, in-person or a combination of both. Online classes are offered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with most classes meeting online one evening per week.

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 $1,240 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

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

Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission 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 the benefits available to you and will support you during your educational career at SJU.

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

To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.

• 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, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

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

Start Terms:

• Fall: August and October
• Spring: January and March
• Summer: May
• Mid to late-April: When Capstone courses run each year

If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the Graduate Admission page for additional requirements.

Graduates of Saint Joseph’s University’s Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business MBA program earn an average salary of $116,777 as a Marketing Manager, Pharmaceuticals in Pennsylvania.

For students looking to complete the program on-campus, Each course is completed in just two days along with pre- and post-assignments.

For students who would prefer the flexible schedule of an online program, Classes are normally offered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with most classes meeting online one evening per week.

In addition to a student support coordinator, we have a variety of other tools and resources that make it easy for you to get technical assistance, chart your course and focus your career search. Check out our online learning resources.