Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration, PharmD/MBA

Location(s): Health Science Campus, Main Campus

The PharmD MBA dual degree program is a 5-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy and Masters in Business Administration degrees. During the P1 year of the PharmD program, a student applies for admission into the dual degree program. The PharmD/MBA prepares graduates with the professional competencies for entry-level pharmacy practice in any setting in addition to a solid foundation in business. With a PharmD degree, graduates will learn to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes, patient safety, and patient-centered team-based care. With an MBA, students will learn the fundamental data analytics and technology skills critical for the evolving business world. The goal is to prepare students with the most important skills needed in today’s global healthcare market including cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, analytical thinking, technological fluency and strategic leadership. The PharmD/MBA program is grounded in a team-based approach to learning, which capitalizes on the benefits of the student body’s diverse academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

Admission Requirements

A student interested in completing the PharmD/MBA should meet the following admissions requirements:

Complete either a BS or BA degree prior to matriculation into the PharmD program or by the end of the first professional PharmD (P1) year
Admission to the PharmD program
Minimum PharmD GPA of 3.20 in the Pharmacy professional year 1 (end of Spring semester P1 year)
Completion of Microeconomics (ECON 160) course

Program Requirements

The Dual PharmD/MBA degrees are awarded if the candidate has:

Completed all required coursework
For PharmD coursework, students must achieve a C- or better, or a satisfactory grade (for pass/fail coursework)
Maintained the equivalent of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in PharmD/MBA courses including core requirements approved by the program director and presented for the degree conferral

Course Requirements

During the summer following the first professional PharmD (P1) year, students complete the P1 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) for the PharmD program plus three foundational MBA courses. Then students take MBA courses in Fall and Spring between the P1 and P2 years of the PharmD program. Upon completing those two semesters, they return to the PharmD program to complete P2, P3 and P4.

Students pursuing the PharmD/MBA degrees must take the required 12 terms of coursework which includes:

Term 1: Fall (Total Credit Hours: 17)

Term 2: Spring (Total Credit Hours: 19)

Term 3: Summer (Total Credit Hours: 11)

Term 4: Fall (Total Credit Hours: 16)

MGMT 504 - Programming for Bus Analytics
MGMT 505 - Finance For Managers
MGMT 506 - Marketing For Managers
MGMT 507 - Operations Management
MGMT Elective 4 Credits

Term 5: Spring (Total Credit Hours: 19)

MGMT 540 - Strategic Management
Four Graduate Management Electives (4 credits each)

Term 6: Fall (Total Credit Hours: 19)

PHRM 520 - Integrated Pharmacotherapy II
PHRM 521 - Integrated Pharmacotherapy III
PHRM 522 - Integrated Pharmacotherapy IV
PHRM 525 - Skills Lab-Int Pharmacother II
PHRM 528 - Pop Health & Study Design Eval
PHRM 533 - Skills Lab-Pharm Comp & Disp
PHRM 579C - Lifelong Learning (1 credit per AY awarded in spring)
PHRM 580x Elective (3 Credits)

Term 7: Spring/Summer (Total Credit Hours: 20)

Additional Course Requirements

All students must present their APPE (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience) research project at the Capstone Poster Presentation event before commencement.

Accreditation

The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences PharmD program has been granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-664-3575; FAX 866-228-2631; www.acpe-accredit.org.

The Binghamton University School of Management has been accredited by AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 1976. AACSB is considered the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Attending an AACSB accredited business school means you are part of a program committed to continuous improvement, strategic management and innovation, learner success, thought leadership, and societal impact.

Additional Information About the Program

The PharmD/MBA degree program is a five-year course of study. Students must complete the requirements of the PharmD/MBA degree within six years of initial matriculation. Leaves of absence, withdrawals (medical or otherwise), suspensions, and delayed progression shall be included within the six-year period.

Students interested in PharmD/MBA dual degree should take microeconomics prior to entry into the program.

For more information on the MBA program, please refer to the School of Management website or consult with the SOM Master’s Program Admissions and Student Services Office. For more information on the PharmD program, please refer to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences website.