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Submission Number: 439
Submission ID: 439
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Institution Name University of Pittsburgh
Program Name Pharmacy Business Administration (MPBA)
Degree Type Other
Short Name U of Pittsburgh-440
Banner Image: PittPharmacy_gradbanner.jpg
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Address 1 3501 Terrace Street
Address 2 3501 Terrace Street, 5404 Salk
Address 3
City Pittsburgh
State Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code 15261
Country United States
Program Location: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year? November 01, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions? Yes
Is your program participating in PharmGrad? No
Link to Application
Application Fee: No Application Fee
Application Deadline Description: Please submit your documentation by November 1st to assure to have everything complete by the January deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The Master of Pharmacy Business Administration Program, (MPBA) is designed for experienced pharmacy professionals striving to lead in the business of medicines.
The MPBA program is a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy and the Katz Graduate School of Business. Delivered 100% online over 4 terms, industry experts deliver synchronous and asynchronous course offerings that preparing healthcare professionals to meet both the current and future challenges in the new age of pharmacy.
The curriculum provides a balance among courses in pharmacy business administration, finance, leadership, strategy, productivity, and data analytics elevating the business acumen and marketability of individuals who are striving to become industry leaders. The MPBA is specifically tailored to working professionals preparing for highly competitive management and administrative positions in the rapidly growing healthcare landscape.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program? Yes
Program Start Term: Spring
Satellite/Branch campuses:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Credits Required for Degree: 33
Required Rotations: Not Required
Seminars: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation: Not Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements: Graduate school admission exam scores GMAT (upon request)
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Delivery Method Distance Pathway/Online
Curricular Focus or Concentration:
  • Business Administration
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Advanced Community Pharmacy Management
  • Managed Care Pharmacy Management
  • Specialty Pharmacy Management
Area(s) of Study: Administrative Science, Health Outcomes, Health Policy, Health Services, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmacy Communication, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing, Pharmacy Policy, Pharmacy Practice
Enter any additional degree information regarding your curricular focus or concentration and/or area(s) of study:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Have you previously enrolled students in this program? Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program: 3
United States 3
International
Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students: 3.60
Have you graduated your first class for this program? Yes
Academia
Industry 3
Government
Other
Unknown
Enter any additional information regarding job placements:
Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation: 1
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is the GRE required? No
Verbal Reasoning:
Quantitative Reasoning:
Analytical Writing:
Enter any additional information regarding the GRE:
Are any of the following tests required for international applicants? TOEFL or IELTS
Other tests or credentials: Minimum TOEFL is 80 and the minimum IELTS is 6.5. We will accept the Duolingo test in place of the TOEFL or IELTS with the minimum score for Duolingo is 115 and the test can be found https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
Graduate school admission exam scores GMAT (upon request)
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are letters of recommendations required by your program? Yes
If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required? 2
Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: Submit completed application form, self-nomination letter, resume or CV, University transcripts. You will need to conduct an virtual interview with MPBA program representatives.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered: 3.5
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Percentage of students receiving financial support: 0
Type of financial support available: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission? N/A
Enter any additional information regarding financial support:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service? We are not a participating PharmGrad program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
Old ID 1872
AACP Institution Number
SIDS 439