MBA/PharmD
A combined 256 credits for these two degrees (214 credits for the PharmD and 42 credits* for the MBA) is reduced to 245.5 credits through credit-sharing.
Students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study. Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive two degrees and two diplomas. The PharmD degree must be conferred prior to or simultaneously with the MBA degree. A student who is dismissed from the PharmD program will be automatically dismissed from the MBA program, as well. Readmission to the MBA program may be considered after the conferral of a bachelor's degree.
* Up to 6 credits may be waived based on previous coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. To be eligible for a course waiver, a grade of 'B-' or better is required in an approved course taken within the past 5 years.
Learning Goals and Methods in the Professional MBA Program
(Note: Refer to the School of Pharmacy Graduate Catalog for specifics on the PharmD
program.)
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Ethical Competency | Students will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions. |
| Sustainability Perspective | Students will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation. |
| Problem Solving | Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and to seize innovative opportunities. |
| Management and Leadership Skills | Students will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills for motivating people and creating positive organizational change. |
| Cultural Intelligence | Students will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment. |
Graduation Requirements for the MBA/PharmD
PharmD Coursework
Pre-Professional Phase Coursework: 65-67 credits
Professional Coursework
| PHBA 310: The American Health Care System | 2 credits |
| PHBA 340W: Pharmaceutical Law and Ethics | 2 credits |
| PHBM 350: Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| PHBM 355: Human Physiology & Pathology I | 4 credits |
| PHCE 360: Pharmaceutical Principles & Drug Delivery Systems I | 3 credits |
| PHCE 360R: Pharmaceutical Principles & Drug Delivery Systems I Recitation | 0 credits |
| PHEX 301: Continuous Professional Development I | 0.5 credits |
| PHIN 321: Ability Based Lab Experience | 1 credit |
| PHIN 321R: Ability Based Lab Experience I Recitation | 0 credits |
| PHPR 341W: Pharmacy Practice I: Patient Care Skills | 2 credits |
| PHBA 311: Public Health & Epidemiology | 2 credits |
| PHBM 351: Biochemistry II | 3 credits |
| PHBM 352: Foundations in Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry | 3 credits |
| PHBM 356: Human Physiology & Pathology II | 4 credits |
| PHCE 361: Pharmaceutical Principles & Drug Delivery Systems II | 3 credits |
| PHCE 361R: Pharmaceutical Principles & Drug Delivery Systems II Recitation | 0 credits |
| PHEX 302: Continuous Professional Development II | 0.5 credits |
| PHIN 322: Ability Based Lab Experience II | 1 credit |
| PHIN 322R: Ability Based Lab Experience II Recitation | 0 credits |
| PHPR 342W: Pharmacy Practice II: Patient Care Skills | 2 credits |
| PHEX 372: Intro to Experiential Education I | 0.5 credits |
| PHBM 401: Therapeutic Case Studies I: A Problem Based Learning Approach | 0 credits |
| PHBM 431: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Psychiatry & Neurology | 4 credits |
| PHBM 432: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Cardiology | 5 credits |
| PHBM 433: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Infectious Disease I | 2 credits |
| PHCE 430: Biopharmaceutics | 3 credits |
| PHEX 403: Continuous Professional Development III | 0.5 credits |
| PHIN 423: Ability Based Lab Experience III | 1 credit |
| PHPR 443: Pharmacy Practice III: Clinical & Physical Assessment | 3 credits |
| PHBM 402: Therapeutic Case Studies II: A Problem Based Learning Approach | 0 credits |
| PHBM 434: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Infectious Disease II | 4 credits |
| PHBM 435: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Pain, Musculoskeletal & Conn Tiss Disorders | 2 credits |
| PHBM 436: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Respiratory Disorders | 2 credits |
| PHBM 437: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Nutrition & Endocrine Disorders | 3 credits |
| PHCE 431: Pharmacokinetics | 3 credits |
| PHEX 404: Continuous Professional Development IV | 0.5 credits |
| PHIN 424: Ability Based Lab Experience IV | 1 credit |
| PHPR 448: Pharmacy Practice IV: Drug Literature Evaluations | 2 credits |
| PHEX 468: Intro to Experiential Education II | 0.5 credits |
| PHBA 411: Pharmacy Management Concepts | 2 credits |
| PHBM 403: Therapeutic Case Studies III: A Problem Based Learning Approach | 0 credits |
| PHBM 441: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Hematology Oncology & Transplantation | 3 credits |
| PHBM 442: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Gastroenterology | 3 credits |
| PHEX 405: Continuous Professional Development V | 0.5 credits |
| PHEX 469: Introductory Experiential Education III: Health Promotion (Fall or Spring) | 1 credit |
| PHIN 425: Ability Based Lab Experience V | 1 credit |
| PHPR 444: Pharmacy Practice V: Self Care in Pharmacy Practice | 3 credits |
| PHPR 449: Pharmacy Practice VI: Collaborative Practice: Dev / Implementation & Eval | 2 credits |
| PHBA 412W: Advanced Law and Ethics Applications | 2 credits |
| PHBA 413W: Managerial / Professional Behavior | 2 credits |
| PHBM 404: Therapeutic Case Studies IV: A Problem Based Learning Approach | 0 credits |
| PHBM 443: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Special Populations | 4 credits |
| PHBM 444: Biomedical Sciences & Therapeutics: Critically Ill | 3 credits |
| PHEX 406: Continuous Professional Development VI | 0.5 credits |
| PHEX 469: Introductory Experiential Education III: Health Promotion | 1 credit |
| PHIN 426: Ability Based Lab VI | 1 credit |
| PHEX 490: Immunization – Mandatory | 1 credit |
| Choose one of the courses listed: | |
| PHEX 491: Pharmacy Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management | 1 credit |
| PHEX 492: The Pharmacist & Patient Centered Diabetes Care | 1 credit |
| PHEX 493: Delivering Medication Therapy Management | 1 credit |
| PHEX 494: Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training | 1 credit |
| PHEX 495: Optimizing Pain Management Pharmacotherapy | 1 credit |
| PHEX 496: Advanced Anticoagulation Management | 1 credit |
| PHEX 497: Point of Care Testing | 1 credit |
| PHEX 498: American Lung Association Asthma Educator Certificate | 1 credit |
| PHEX 482W: Advanced Experiential Education I | 4 credits |
| PHEX 483W: Advanced Experiential Education II | 4 credits |
| PHEX 407: Continuous Professional Development VII | 1 credit |
| PHEX 482W: Advanced Experiential Education I | 4 credits |
| PHEX 483W: Advanced Experiential Education II | 4 credits |
| PHEX 484W: Advanced Experiential Education III | 4 credits |
| PHEX 485W: Advanced Experiential Education IV | 4 credits |
| PHEX 408: Continuous Professional Development VIII | 1 credit |
| PHEX 486W: Advanced Experiential Education V | 4 credits |
| PHEX 487W: Advanced Experiential Education VI | 4 credits |
| PHEX 488W: Advanced Experiential Education VII | 4 credits |
| Total credits | 214 credits |
MBA Coursework
| ACCT 501: Accounting Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| ECON 501: Economics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 501: Finance Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| GRBU 503: Managerial Decision Tools | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 510: Applied Statistics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 513: Managing People for Sustained Competitive Advantage | 1.5 credits |
| ACCT 515: Accounting for Decision Makers | 3 credits |
| ECON 520: Managerial Economics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 523: Applied Business Ethics | 1.5 credits |
| ISYS 525: Managing Information | 1.5 credits |
| SCMG 527: Supply Chain/Operations Management | 1.5 credits |
| BLAW 529: Business Legal Environment | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 530: Financial Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 531: Strategic Sustainability and Models | 1.5 credits |
| MGMT 533: Global Business | 1.5 credits |
| MKTG 535: Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 540: Strategy and Implementation | 3 credits |
| MGMT 545: Executive Insights | 3 credits |
| MGMT 548: Capstone Project | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 42 credits |
*These courses may be waived based on previous coursework.