For Immediate Release

Contact: John M. Martino
Phone Number:  (215) 895-1186
Date: 03/17/03

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia offers M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business 

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) is searching for motivated individuals who want to develop effective business skills to begin or further their careers in the competitive, ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry. If this sounds like you, then USP has a graduate business program specialized to meet your goals. The M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business program at USP sets itself apart from other traditional graduate business programs because it is tailored to provide you with the essential management skills and in-depth business knowledge of the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry. In fact, the program is supported by an advisory board consisting of senior executives from eight out of the top-10 leading pharmaceutical companies across the country.

The M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business program at USP incorporates a highly dynamic and business-focused curriculum designed to meet your needs as a busy professional. USP will provide you with a solid foundation in business theory and practice, detailed knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, essential management skills and training and superior analytical and presentation skills. You will gain an appreciation and understanding of the overall structure of the pharmaceutical and health care industries in the major markets, including insurance and third-party payers, managed care, pharmaceutical distribution, hospital-physician-patient relationships and government insurers and providers. The areas of pharmaceutical business you will be taught include:

• Finance, accounting and fundamental quantitative analysis
• Pharmaceutical marketing, marketing research and sales effectiveness
• Drug portfolio decision-making
• Research and Development processes from drug discovery to clinical testing
• Business statistics
• Health and pharmacoeconomics
• Legal and regulatory issues related to the health care and pharmaceutical industries
• Public health policy
• Ethical issues in pharmaceutical, health care and public policy
• International business

USP will allow you to obtain your M.B.A. at your own pace. You could take courses on a part-time or full-time basis, evenings, weekends, a traditional schedule, or you could enroll in the Executive M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business program, which is held on Fridays and Saturdays at a convenient suburban Philadelphia location.

What better place to learn the economic impact of life saving drugs and medications then right here at the first school of pharmacy in North America. Founded in 1821 as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, USP’s long history in educating influential leaders in the pharmaceutical industry is second to none. USP graduates hold national leadership positions in industry, government agencies and health professions. And you could be among them. Don’t delay. Start your future today at USP.

For more information on USP’s M.B.A. in Pharmaceutical Business program, visit online at www.usip.edu/graduate, or call (215) 596-8556.