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Business Administration and Pharmacy (BPHR)

Overview

The dual degree is designed to enhance student leadership skills in preparation for management careers in a diverse range of health care positions, and develop entrepreneurial capabilities for careers in independent and corporate pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry.

Admissions

Candidates must apply for admission to the School of Pharmacy and also to the MBA program at College Park and must be admitted to both programs.

Requirements

• Essay
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume
• Pharm.D. Application: Applicants should check with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Applicants must apply to both programs separately and be accepted by both programs.

Application Deadlines

Graduate Application Deadlines:

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents: August 7, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas, E, G, H, I, and L visas, and immigrants: March 13, 2026

Program Details

The Office of Career Services (OCS) provides dedicated, professional support to help students launch their careers. The center links students directly to recruiters through a variety of services, including on- and off-campus recruitment and the online resume database, which matches a Smith MBA to the right industry position. The OCS also participates in regional and national career forums and job fairs.

The Smith School is located in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia corridor. This region offers one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity, and career opportunities in the country.

Degree Offered

• Business Administration and Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Pharmacy (dual degree) (M.B.A. and Pharm.D.)