In conjunction with the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, the dual PharmD/MBA program provides Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students with management and entrepreneurial skills to stand out in a career in pharmacy or health care.
It's a competitive market, regardless of the industry you’re working in, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) adds value to your PharmD by demonstrating your exceptional work ethic and showcasing your unique approach to leadership.
About the PharmD/MBA Dual Degree:
The Merrick MBA program offers a great deal of flexibility, with most courses available online (including all required core courses) or conveniently scheduled in the evening in Baltimore. Courses are scheduled in six 7-week sessions and two 15-week sessions during the year. Learn more about the curriculum of the PharmD/Merrick MBA program.
About the Application Process:
PharmD/MBA (UB) Key Information | |
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Format: | Online or hybrid |
Extra costs: | MBA courses |
Extra time: | 1-3 years |
Bachelor's required: | Yes or 120 credits |
Exam required: | None |
Application process: | Apply first to PharmD program, then apply separately to MBA program, often in P2 year |
Potential career pathways: | Management, corporate, industry, entrepreneur |
Students interested in the PharmD/MBA dual degree program must apply first to the PharmD program. Once accepted and matriculated, students will apply separately to the MBA program, often in their P2 year.
The MBA program requires the completion of 36-48 credits, and the dual degree student will benefit from a generous substitution policy that enables the student to complete both degrees in less time and for less money than if separately pursued.
For PharmD/MBA Registration Questions:
- Kathea Smith
Assistant Dean-Enrollment, Academic Affairs and Student Services
Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore
Phone: 410-837-5254
Email: ksmith@ubalt.edu - Zainab Ali
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore
Email: zali@ubalt.edu - Sandeep Devabhakthuni, PharmD, BCCP
Associate Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Phone: 410-706-5842
Email: sdevabha@rx.umaryland.edu
For PharmD/MBA Academic and Career Questions:
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Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS
Associate Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
Co-Director of Graduate Studies in Medical Cannabis
Co-Vice Chair for Academic Affairs
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Phone: 301-738-6347
Email: lsera@rx.umaryland.edu