Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts in Pharmaceutical Business Operations

Overview

This degree in Pharmaceutical Business Operations is the only pharma course of its type on offer in Ireland. This course is delivered in partnership with Innopharma.

Why Study Pharmaceutical Business Operations with Innopharma Education in Griffith College?

• Gain exceptional knowledge within an ever-expanding industry.
• Develop a detailed understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical life cycles, validation, clinical trials coordination, data management & analysis as well as business improvement.
• Achieve your potential using a blended learning approach of classroom training and online learning.
• Attend classes supported by online delivery two evenings per week and one Saturday per month.
• Develop your skills in career progression to help you pursue a successful career in the pharma industry.
• Progress your studies in the future to a range of related Level 8 and 9 programmes

Intake Dates

• Dublin - Blended - September 2025
• Cork - Blended - September 2025
• Dublin - Blended - February 2026
• Cork - Blended - February 2026

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) In Pharmaceutical Business Operations
• MSc In Pharmaceutical Business and Technology
• MSc in International Pharmaceutical Business Management

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Course Details

This course in Pharmaceutical Business Operations is delivered in partnership with Innopharma.

Year 1

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Drug product formulation and their chemical function
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Quality control release testing requirements
• Stability testing
• Process validation
• Change control

Management & Organisational Behaviour

• Organisational structure and design
• Organisation culture and change
• Management & leadership
• Organisational control and power
• Work groups and teams in organisations

Operations Management

• Operations management
• Sales & operations planning
• Planning control and improvement
• Performance measurement
• Operational governance

Regulatory Affairs & Validation

• Regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Distribution and clinical trials
• Elements of typical cGXP quality systems
• Clinical trials
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Marketing authorisation application
• Current trends in cGMP

Operational Excellence - Lean Sigma

• Lean thinking
• Six sigma
• Project planning
• Process mapping
• Root cause analysis
• Creative solutions
• Corrective action preventative action
• Statistics
• Data visualisation
• Presentation skills
• Effective decision making

Control Systems and Real-Time Analytics

• Control and data management systems
• System development lifecycle
• Process analytical technologies
• Real-time control system
• Critical quality attributes

Clinical Research Co-Ordination

• Research & development process
• Clinical studies
• Statistical concepts in a clinical study
• Drug safety system
• Regulations & directives applicable to clinical trials
• GCP inspection
• Clinical study reports & clinical overview

Career Progression

• Fundamentals of developing a successful CV
• Cover letters
• Presentation and communications skills
• Networking
• Interviewing skills
• Personal coaching & mentorship

Timetables

This two-semester programme is usually delivered two evenings a week and two Saturdays monthly.

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum qualification at NFQ Level 7 in science, engineering, quality or a related discipline. Recognition of prior learning may also be taken into account.

English Language

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

Fees

Tuition Fees

Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland

• Study Mode: Part-Time
• Dublin: EUR 5,250.00

International

• Study Mode: Part-Time
• Dublin: EUR 5,250.00

Flexible payment options

Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme.

Sponsorship

Is your company paying for your course?

2% Learner Protection Charge

All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.

QQI Award Fee

Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses.

Progression

Academic Progression

Graduates of the BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations may be considered eligible to join related BA Hons and Masters Degree programmes such as the BA (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Business Operations and the MSc In Pharmaceutical Business and Technology.

Career Progression

Graduates of the BA in Pharmaceutical Business Operations are well positioned to pursue a range of careers including:

• Manufacturing Operator / Supervisor
• Compliance Specialist
• Business Improvement Specialist
• Quality Assurance
• Validation Specialist
• Data Analytics
• Clinical Trial Coordination