Dual Degree Program - Eller MBA Programs - University of Arizona

Dual Degree Program
Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration (PharmD/MBA)
Introduction
The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Eller MBA Program
Joint PharmD/MBA programs are offered at a number of colleges of pharmacy throughout the United
States. Several professional organizations, including the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists, have advocated the creation of such programs for filling leadership positions in pharmacy
as the professional field evolves in the health care arena. The concurrent degree program helps meet the
need for pharmacists who understand general business principles as well as direct patient care activities.
Students trained with such an approach will possess qualifications that make them attractive candidates
for leadership roles in community pharmacy practice, the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and health
care institutions such as hospitals and health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
The goal of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is to provide the foundation for a
lifetime of development so that each student can maximize his or her potential for success. The MBA
curriculum combines the benefits of education based on sound business concepts, with the relevance of
confronting real business problems. The first year curriculum of the full-time program introduces a
management decision-making environment in which students face risk, uncertainty, change, and
competition in a controlled setting. Students learn problem solving, communication, team building, and
decision-making skills so they can function effectively in such an environment. The second semester of
the curriculum provides a special blend of theory and project courses in which newly acquired skills can
be further developed through interactions with local and national business leaders. The second year is
characterized by flexibility; students can choose from a wide range of electives according to their
interests. Upon completion of the program, students are able to identify and formulate business
problems, specify and locate the information needed to solve them, and develop and implement practical
solutions.
Candidates are admitted independently to the College of Pharmacy and the Eller MBA Program. Although
the time to completion of both programs, combined, is usually six years, the PharmD/MBA Dual Degree
Program makes it possible to complete both degree objectives in five years. This is accomplished by
counting certain units of pharmacy course work in the MBA study program and certain units of business
course work in the PharmD study program. Pharmacy courses included in the MBA must have business
content.
The joint PharmD/MBA degree program allows a student to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
from the College of Pharmacy and a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Eller
College of Management. . Students pursuing the dual degree will usually spend the first two academic
years exclusively in the College of Pharmacy. They will then move to the Eller MBA Program for a year.
Students then return to the College of Pharmacy to complete required pharmacy coursework and
electives in business. During the fourth and fifth years, students will enroll in both MBA requirements and
pharmacy program requirements. The final and fifth year (experiential) of the program in the college
allows opportunities to combine business administration experiences (e.g., administrative clerkships with
a director of pharmacy or in corporate pharmacy organizations) and clinical experiences.
Such sequencing allows students to participate fully as class members in both the MBA and the PharmD
programs. Since this option allows for highly individualized programs of study, students may create an
elective series that is highly relevant and appropriate.
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The Eller MBA Program
The recognized value of an Eller School MBA means that admission to the program is highly competitive.
They receive over 10,000 requests per year from all over the world for information. Applicants generally
present impressive credentials, and individual candidates are competing for a limited number of places in
the entering class.
The MBA Admissions Committee considers every aspect of an applicant's background when reviewing an
application. In particular, they examine the applicant's ability to perform in our rigorous academic
environment as evidenced by prior accomplishments as an undergraduate, by scores on the GMAT, and
by recommendations from former professors. They examine the applicant's prospects for leadership by
reviewing work experience, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and the application essays.
Importantly, the Committee looks at the "big picture"--including trade-offs for differing levels of strengths
across each of these categories.
When this review is completed, the Eller MBA Program still has many more desirable applicants than
openings in the entering class. From among these, the Committee must then determine those who
represent the best fit with the program's offerings and who stand the best chances for success in their
environment.
Because of the quantitative skills required for courses in the Eller MBA program, the prerequisite
mathematics courses should be completed prior to enrollment and are a consideration in the admissions
process. Candidates should provide evidence of the completion of college algebra and calculus, or
enrollment in these courses with the admission application material. In addition, candidates are expected
to have a reasonable level of comfort with personal computers, and with word processing (e.g. Microsoft
Word) and spreadsheet (e.g. Microsoft Excel) software packages prior to enrollment.
Applying to the MBA Program
Students must already be matriculating in the Doctor of Pharmacy program to apply for the joint degree
program. During the second year of the PharmD program students may apply for admission to the
University of Arizona Graduate College and to the Eller MBA Program for the Dual Degree Program. The
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is required for admission to the Eller MBA program, as
is a formal interview.
2004-2005 Application Timetable
Application received by
Decision sent by
November 15 December 15
February 15 March 15
April 15 May 15
Tuition Academic Year 2004-2005
Arizona Residents:
Non-Resident/International:
$13,847/year
$22,827/year
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Requirements
Eight units of upper division electives (non-practicum) and 15 units of practicum electives are required for
the PharmD program. The total number of required units (excluding the minimum of 67 required for entry
into the program) is 142. Students pursuing the concurrent PharmD and MBA degree program are
expected to fulfill these basic PharmD requirements incorporating the modifications outlined below. All
electives will be taken from MBA elective options and the Pharmacy Practice Project (PhPr 896a) will be
accomplished by taking MAP 573.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Requirements
The MBA program comprises 32 units in the first year and a minimum of 28 in the second year. The first
year is made up of required courses that must be taken completely and in order, plus two business
electives. Thus, the PharmD student is required to take a year off from the Pharmacy program to
complete this work.
The 28 unit second year is made up of 25 units of electives and one 3-unit capstone course (MAP 573).
The following are proposed to meet the elective requirements (note, Pharmacy courses that serve as
MBA electives must be taken at the 500 or higher level).
Combined Credit – Units Credited to Both Degrees
• PhPr 442/542 - Professional Practice Management - 3 units of MBA elective credit
• Clerkship – Two Administrative (PhPr 815k) clerkships = 10 units of MBA elective credit
• MBA program electives – 12 units (3 in 2 nd semester of 2 nd pharmacy year, 3 in the 1 st semester of the
3 rd pharmacy year, and 6 in 2 nd semester of 3 rd pharmacy year). The electives for the 2 nd semester of
the 2 nd pharmacy are restricted to a certain group (See Appendix B).
• Total = 25 units of elective
• MAP 573 (serves as senior project requirement – PhPr 896a – for pharmacy degree) – 3 units (note
PhPr 896a is a 2-unit course). Credit taken in 2 nd semester of final pharmacy year.
• Total = 28 units to satisfy second year requirements of MBA program.
A summary of the structure of the combined program is provided in Appendix A.
Students may also take select MBA electives in the summer prior to the first MBA year and any elective in
any summer after the first MBA year prior to graduation to reduce course load at other times. Some
courses are available as part of Evening MBA programs.
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First Professional Year
First Semester
Appendix A
Proposed Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA Curriculum
Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
Bioc 460, Biochemistry 3 CBA 807, Anatomy 3
Bioc 461, Biochemistry
2
Psio 480, Physiology 5
Pcol 820, Case Discussions
PhPr 805a, Beginning Pharmacy
Practice
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1 PhPr 805b Pharmacy Practice 1
PhPr 802, Pharmaceutics 3 Pcol 821, Case Discussions 1
Pcol 835, Immunology and
Hematology
2 PhPr 816, Patient Assessment 2
PhPr 806a, Pharmaceutics Lab 1 PhPr 861a, Drug Literature
Evaluation – Statistical Methods
PhPr 800, Calculations 1
PhPr 804, Interviewing and
Counseling Skills
2 PhPr 606b, Pharmaceutics Lab 1
Total 16 Total 15
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Second Professional Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
PhPr 861b, Research Design 2 PhPr 861c, Drug Literature
Evaluation - Applications
Pcol 837a, Medicinal Chemistry 3 Pcol 837b, Medicinal Chemistry 2
Pcol 871a, Pharmacology 4 Pcol 71c, Pharmacology 3
PhPr 845, Medication Use in Health 3 Pcol 874, Clinical Toxicology 2
Care Systems
Pcol 836a, Chemotherapy of
Infectious Diseases
3 PhPr 875a, Pharmacotherapeutics
PhPr 812, Non-Prescription
Medication and Devices
PhPr 822, Case Discussions 1 Electives (Business) 3*
Total 16 Total 20
* Business electives may be taken at this point
by approved students. Since core courses will
not have been taken yet, only select individuals
with considerable background may take a
business elective at this point. All others will
have to take 3 units of electives during the
summer or as an evening course after MBA year
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MBA Program First Year
Fall
Spring
Department No. Units Department No. Units
Intro to Financial Acct ACCT 540 2 Intro to Managerial Acct. Acct 545 2
Applied Business Stats MAP 562 2 Operations Management MIS 560 2
Economics for Managers ECON 550 2 Stratg Mngmnt of InfoSys MIS 585 2
Leadership in Teams MAP 556 2 Business Strategy Econ 551 2
Finance FIN 510 2 Business Field Projects BAD 597a 3
Market-Based Mgmt MKTG 510 2 Elective 3
Communication and Elective 3
Professional Developmt MAP 509A 2
Professional Developmt MAP 509B 1
Subtotals 15 17
** Students must undertake an exit advising session at the completion of the first MBA year to design
their remaining curriculum. This will help insure that graduation on time is possible.
Summer Second Professional Year (Optional)
Course
PhPr 803a/b, Community and Institutional Pharmacy Practice Clerkship (six weeks each and
5 units each – may also be done during the 4 th professional year)*
Units
5-10
Third Professional Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
PhPr 807, Pharmacokinetics 4 PhPr 885, Clinical Pharmacokinetics 3
PhPr 808a, Pharmacokinetics
Discussion
1 PhPr 808b, Pharmacokinetics
Discussion
PhPr 875b, Pharmacotherapeutics 6 PhPr 875c, Pharmacotherapeutics 6
PhPr 842, Professional Practice 3
PhPr 843, Pharmacy Laws/Ethics 2
Management*
PhPr 895b, Preparation for rotations 1
Elective (Business)* 3 Electives (Business)* 6
1
Total
18 (vs
17)
Total
18 (vs
16)
* It may be desirable to make one of the business electives a “concentration” elective
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Summer Session
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
Pharmacy Clinical Clerkships:
(PhPr 803a-e, PhPr 810a-i, or PhPr
815a-l)
5 Pharmacy Clinical Clerkships:
(PhPr 803a-e, PhPr 810a-i, or
PhPr 815a-l)
MBA elective: 3 units (if not taken in second semester of second professional year)
Fourth Professional Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Course Units Course Units
Required/Elective Clerkships:
PhPr 803a-e, PhPr 810a-i,
or PhPr 815a-l **
10-15 Required/Elective Clerkships:
PhPr 803a-e, PhPr 810a-i,
or PhPr 815a-l **
5
10-15
(=5 MBA units)
(=5 MBA units)
MAP 573 Capstone Course
(serves as PhPr 896a, Pharmacy
Practice Project)*
3
Total 15 Total 18
* Indicates “crossover” courses that apply to both programs. Pharm.D./MBA students must make a formal
presentation of the capstone project as a poster during the regularly scheduled senior project poster
presentation session.
** Two administrative clerkships (PhPr 815k) must be taken during the fourth professional year as
crossover course electives.
• PhPr 803 a/b (each lasting six weeks) may be done in the summer after the first MBA year or during
the fourth professional year. If done in the summer after the MBA year, the student will have between
6 and 12 weeks off during the summer of the fourth professional year.
Eight units of upper division electives (non-practicum) and 25 units of practicum electives are required for
the Pharm.D. program. Total units (prepharmacy and professional): 67 + 142 = 209 units.
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Appendix B – Courses That May be Taken in the Second Semester, Second
Year of PharmD Program for Graduate Credit
MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
MAP 530-1 U
MAP 531-1
MAP 545-1
MAP 564-1
Human Resource Policies
Human Resource & Services
Interactive Behavior Small Group
Negotiation
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MIS 507A-1
MIS 507B-1
MIS 511-1
MIS 511-2
MIS 531B-1
MIS 531B-2
MIS 578-1 U
Info Sys Architecture
Data Communication
Social Issues of Computing
Social Issues of Computing
Data Structures & Database Mgmt
Data Structures & Database Mgmt
Project Management
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PA 523-1
PA 525-1
Health and Public Policy
Current Topics Health Services and Management
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES GRADUATE COURSES (ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS)
PhSc 612
Patient-Reported Health Outcomes
PharmDMBA
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