Program Overview

Program Overview

The MS program in Pharmaceutical Management (MSPhM) is designed to train and educate professionals for careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The program provides skills in quantitative systems analysis, planning and design of pharmaceutical process operations, and project management and implementation, relative to all technology-intensive operations in this highly sophisticated industry.

Application Areas

Application areas include:

• Manufacturing operations
• Systems automation
• Packing and distribution
• Quality control and regulatory compliance
• Process and product validation
• Supply chain management

Program Collaboration

The program is offered by the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Engineering program. The degree integrates a strong focus on technical-oriented operations management with advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, validation, research, and development processes.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires:

• A B.S. degree in an engineering, information technology, science, or related technical discipline
  • A bridge program is also available for suitable candidates from other majors
• Individuals who have been working in the pharmaceutical industry for two or more years and are now looking for additional skills to further progress their careers would be ideal candidates.