The goal of the joint PharmD / MBA program is to educate students to assume responsibilities as executives and administrators in pharmaceutical industry and in health care delivery systems that provide pharmaceutical care to patients. The program is directed toward providing didactic and experiential education to students that will allow them to: (1) understand of the major functional areas in administering organizations delivering pharmaceutical products and care to patients; and, (2) design strategies and policies to cope with the changing health care environment.
The principal objective of the MBA program is to prepare students for successful careers in management positions in business and administration. The curriculum is structured so that students may extend their knowledge in a specialized field (e.g., entrepreneurship, E-commerce, financial services, global management, decision and information sciences, supply chain management). The MBA degree program is designed to give students (1) conceptual knowledge for understanding the functions and behaviors common to all organizations and (2) the analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills essential for effective management.
For further details, see the official program description: Doctor of Pharmacy / Master of Business Administration
Students interested in the program should see Dr. Lipowski: Lipowski@cop.ufl.edu