Program Overview

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University of Cincinnati Programs

The University of Cincinnati offers a wide range of programs for students. Below are the details of the programs offered.

Program Offerings

• No Degree Required
  • Associates
    • Accounting Technology
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    • Business Applications Technology
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    • Business Management Technology
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    • Cancer Registry Management
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    • Communication
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    • Early Childhood Care & Education
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    • Financial Management Technology
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    • Health Information Systems
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    • Healthcare Management Technology
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    • Hospitality Management
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    • Information Technology
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    • Interdisciplinary Studies
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    • Law and Paralegal Studies
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    • Marketing Management Technology
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    • Pre-Business Administration
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    • Public Health
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    • Supply Chain Management Technology
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  • Certificates
    • Fire Administration Certificate
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    • Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate
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    • Certificate in Medical Coder
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    • Certificate in Cancer Registry Management
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    • Certificate in Revenue Cycle Management
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    • Certificate in Physicians Practice Management
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    • Certificate in Hospitality Management
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    • Insurance and Finance Management Certificate
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    • Application Software Support Specialist Certificate
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    • Information Technology (IT) Certificate
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• Bachelors
  • RN to BSN
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  • Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
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  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences for Pre-Occupational Therapy
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  • Bachelor of Social Work
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  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
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  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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  • Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
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    • Fire Administration Track
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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  • Bachelor of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling
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  • Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education
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  • Bachelor of Science in Law and Paralegal Studies
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  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
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  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
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  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
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  • Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
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  • Bachelor of Health Information Management
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  • Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies - Healthcare Leadership
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  • Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
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  • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
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  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication
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  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health
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• Post-Bachelors Programs
  • Masters
    • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
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    • MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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    • MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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    • MSN in Nurse Midwifery
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    • MSN in Nursing Education
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    • Master of Health Informatics
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    • Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy
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    • Executive Master of Health Administration
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    • Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Leadership
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    • Master of Science in Information Technology
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    • Master of Science in Sport Administration
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    • Master of Science in Exercise Sport and Science
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    • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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    • Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis
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    • Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
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    • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
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    • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
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    • Master of Education in Special Education
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    • Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
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    • Master of Education in Literacy and Second Language Studies
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    • Master of Education in Instructional Design & Technology
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    • Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
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    • Master of Science in Community Health & Prevention Science
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    • Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
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    • Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
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    • Master of Engineering in Robotics & Intelligent Autonomous Systems
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    • Master of Business Administration
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    • Master of Science in Taxation
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    • Master of Science in Finance
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    • Master of Science in Marketing
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    • Master of Science in Information Systems
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    • Master of Science in Business Analytics
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    • Master of Science in Cosmetic Science
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    • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science in Drug Development
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    • Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership
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    • Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare
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    • Master's in Healthcare Operational Excellence (HOPEX)
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    • MS Pharm Sci in Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics
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    • Master of Legal Studies
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    • Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
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    • Master of City Planning
  • Doctoral
    • Clinical Lab Science
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    • Clinical Speech Language Pathology
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• Professional Development
  • Graduate Certificates
    • Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science AI
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    • Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
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    • Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate
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    • Special Education Leadership Graduate Certificate
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    • Graduate Certificate in Analysis of Criminal Behavior
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    • Graduate Certificate in Correctional Rehabilitation
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    • Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Prevention
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    • Digital Marketing Graduate Certificate
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    • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
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    • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Graduate)
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    • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
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    • Quantitative Finance Graduate Certificate
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    • Investment Management Graduate Certificate
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    • Corporate Taxation Graduate Certificate
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    • Individual Taxation Graduate Certificate
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    • Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations
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    • Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Science
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    • Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
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    • Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
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    • Nurse Led Innovation Certificate
    • Certificate in Health Care Administration
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    • Certificate in Health Care Finance
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    • Certificate in Health Care Policy
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    • Certificate in Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Healthcare
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    • Post-Associate Certificate in Law & Paralegal Studies
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    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Law & Paralegal Studies
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    • Certificate in Pharmacy Leadership
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    • Data-Driven Cybersecurity Certificate
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    • STEM and Sustainability Certificate
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    • Certificate in Clinical Trials Design & Research
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    • Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development
      • Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Curriculum
    • Certificate in Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products
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    • Blended Online Learning Certificate (BOLT)
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    • Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
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  • Endorsements
    • Gifted Education
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    • Principal Licensure
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    • Transition to Work
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    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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    • PreK-12 Reading
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  • Coursera
  • Skills@UC

Online Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership

The Online Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership is a unique program that combines leadership and professional development content in a series of healthcare, business, and management courses. The curriculum provides a customized learning experience to prepare pharmacists for advancement in their careers as leaders and managers in the pharmacy field.

What Is a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership?

The MS in Pharmacy Leadership from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy is among the first to be offered online. Building on a tradition of excellence and innovation, the program combines leadership and professional development content in a series of healthcare, business, and management courses.

Students Strengthen Their Leadership Skills

Students strengthen their leadership skills through courses with active learning experiences in areas such as:

• Communicating as a leader
• Developing entrepreneurial and innovative thinking
• Influencing and motivating others
• Finding your leadership style
• Conflict management
• Building and leading teams
• Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Strategic planning and defining measures of success
• Effective implementation

Why Study Pharmacy Leadership Online?

With an MS in Pharmacy Leadership, individuals advance their leadership and management skills while building knowledge of the issues facing the health care system and changes in business operations. In this program, pharmacists prepare for career growth advancement in roles such as supervisor, manager, director, and clinical coordinator.

Is a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership Right for Me?

Are you a pharmacist interested in moving to the next level at your current company or in your field? Do you enjoy the business side of pharmacy? Are you interested in developing better management skills? Are you interested in managing and mentoring a team? Then a master’s degree in pharmacy leadership might be perfect for you.

Program Highlights

• 100% online
• No campus visits required
• Program can be completed in under two years
• Students have 2 enrollment chances per semester
• Asynchronous curriculum available 24 hours a day

Health System and Community-based Pharmacy Administration Leadership Residency Partners

The following postgraduate pharmacy residency programs include our MS in Pharmacy Leadership degree in their residency offering.

• Children’s Health
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
• Cleveland Clinic
• Kroger Administration and Leadership
• Mayo Clinic

What Is Pharmacy Leadership and Why Is It Important?

The Pharmacy Leadership program can be the key to your personal and professional advancement. This program was built for working Pharmacists or PharmD students who desire to advance their business leadership and management skills while also building knowledge of the issues facing the healthcare systems and changes in business operations.

Pharmacy Leadership Career Paths

Successful completion of the program prepares graduates for leadership positions in numerous health care settings, including independent and chain community pharmacies, health-system inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and clinical pharmacies, managed care, and more.

Clinical Setting Leadership Titles Include:

• Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
• Clinical Manager
• Clinical Coordinator
• Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
• Pharmacy Supervisor
• Pharmacy Assistant Director
• Pharmacy Associate Director
• Pharmacy Director

Responsibilities for Leadership Roles May Include:

• Managing and supervising a pharmacy team.
• Providing leadership through development and involvement in clinical pharmacy consult services, drug informatics, and hospital quality initiatives.
• Assisting in the development of a drug formulary and involvement in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Planning, developing and providing drug information and educational sessions to professionals within the pharmacy setting, as well as to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care professionals.
• Teaching, precasting, and mentoring students and residents.

Graduate Certificate Program

We offer both the Master’s in Pharmacy Leadership as well as an online Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate to part-time students. Both programs offer leadership and professional development content in a series of healthcare and business and management courses, resulting in a customized learning experience to prepare pharmacist professionals for career advancement.

Student Testimonial

“This program transforms how you not only provide health care but then how you can also lead a team. I think leadership is something that is captured in part of the general pharmacy curriculum, but this program takes it to a whole different level. The leadership program helps you to become not only an effective health care professional but also on how become a leader within your health care system.”

Katie J.

MS Pharmacy Leadership Graduate

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