The document discusses the PharmD/MBA program at University of the Pacific. It highlights the demand for pharmacists and opportunities in healthcare management. It provides an example schedule and outlines the MBA track and elective areas. It also shares the experiences of PharmD/MBA alumni and information on applying and costs.

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2. Start here. Go ANYWHERE.
University of the Pacific
PharmD/MBA Program
March 28, 2018
Chris Lozano
ESB Dir. of Student
Recruitment
clozano@pacific.edu
Presenter:
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3. Why MBA?

4. The intersection of Business and Healthcare

5. Pharmacy Demand and Opportunities
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Overall PDI Generalist/Staff Managers Specialized
Unweighted 2.88 3.21 3.20
Population Adjusted 2.98 3.08 3.05
Response Weighted 2.92 3.23 3.22
Source: © 2018 Pharmacy Workforce Center (a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to serve the pharmacy profession and the public by actively researching, analyzing,
and monitoring the size, demography and activities of the pharmacy workforce. Also see Demand by State.
National Pharmacist Demand
Average Response
Quarter 4, 2017
Demand Categories
1.Demand is much less than the pharmacist supply available
2.Demand is less than the pharmacist supply available
3.Demand in balance with supply
4.Moderate demand; some difficulty filling open positions
5.High demand; difficult to fill open positions
The Pharmacist Demand Indicator (PDI) reports perceptions of the demand for pharmacists among a panel of individuals
that participate in the hiring of pharmacists on a direct and regular basis.

6. MBA Track & Elective Areas
Healthcare Management MBA
Typical Electives: Health Econ., Health Insurance/Finance,
Healthcare MIS, International Healthcare Systems, and
Health Services Management
General Management MBA
Typical Electives: Entrepreneurial Management Practicum,
Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources
Management, Marketing Research, Marketing of Services,
Student Investment Fund, and/or Sport Management

7. Not Prerequisites but Highly Suggested
Microeconomics (Econ 53 at UOP)*
Macroeconomics (Econ 55 at UOP)*
Statistics (Math 37 at UOP)*
Calculus (Math 45 at UOP)*
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (U.S. or equivalent)
Suggested electives (based on space in your schedule)-
Business Law, Basic Accounting, and/or Management
*Check ROAR for equivalence. AP units or CC courses are also acceptable.

8. Full Pharm D/ MBA Sample Schedule
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9. Traditional PharmD/MBA Option (A): Applied Business
Principles for Pharmacy + Healthcare Elective
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
MODULES+HCCourse-17UnitsTotal
MBAOrientation
Mgmt. Info. Systems
MW 11:00-11:45 am
AssessmentTesting
Mgmt. & Org. Behavior
TR 12:30-3:00 pm
Marketing
TR 12:00-2:30 pm
Accounting for Managers
MW 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Finance
MW 4:00-6:30 pm
Data and Decisions
TR 12:30-3:00 pm
Healthcare Elective
Times vary, typically late morning
Career Development (Not Required for PharmD/MBA)
T 10:00-11:30 am
Associate Dean’s Seminar
T 6:30-8:30 pm

10. Remaining MBA courses for Pharmacy Students
Spring Term-MBA
18 Units*
May-Jun Jun-Aug 2nd year Pharm-
Fall/Spring/Sum.
Term
Healthcare Finance/
Insurance
Strategic
Management
Global Marketing
Global Business
Competition
Recommended MBA
Internship
Healthcare Mgmt.
Elective
Entrepreneurial
Management
Quality & Productivity
1 Healthcare Mgmt.
Elective

11. International Experience
Each year, the Global Business Competition course
travels abroad for a two-week period of intensive
instruction and business visits.
2014 - Istanbul & Izmir, Turkey
2015 - Toulouse, France
2016 - La Havre, Dijon and Paris, France
2017 – Spain
2018 – Singapore
2009 - Panama and Costa Rica
2010 - London, England
2011 - Istanbul, Turkey
2012 - Shanghai and Beijing, China
2013 - Shanghai and Hong Kong
Earlier locations: Taiwan and Hong Kong; Santiago, Chile; Estonia and Finland

12. LinkedIn Page
Eberhardt School of Business

13. Erik Clausen - PharmD/MBA ’07, ‘08
Director of Veterinary Pharmacy Operations – Golden Gate Pharmacy Services
Independent pharmacy in the heart of S.F. ( just South of Golden Gate Park)
Erik’s Key Responsibilities:
Provides compounding services for animals
On Board of Directors for the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
Key’s to Eric’s Success
Completed a Fellowship with Bristol-Myers Squibb through Rutgers U.

14. Christine Nguyen ’10 - PharmD/MBA
Former Vice President, Trade Relations at EnvisionRx Options
Envision is a Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Company
Envision was recently acquired by RiteAid and recently acquired MedTrak
Christine’s Key Responsibilities:
Manages manufacturer contracts and rebate administration operations
Coordinates Pharmacy benefits for companies as a 3rd Party administrator
Leverages relationships with drug manufacturers like Astra Zeneca and Pfizer to provide drug cost
savings and key disease management programs for company partners
Benefits of PharmD/MBA Acc. to Christine
MBA opened doors otherwise not available to her (outside of clinical)
Learned she is capable of handling larger course loads
Provided a well-rounded educational background

15. Raj Ghandi - PharmD ‘09/MBA ‘10
Senior Associate Director, Account Medical Advisor at Boehringer Ingelheim (BI)
BI is a German - based Pharmaceutical Company focused on developing value-based health
solutions for people and animals including Pradaxa and Jardiance.
Raj’s Key Responsibilities:
Provide timely and appropriate scientific information including data, BI’s pipeline to key
decision makers and medical and commercial team members.
Assess and understand account strategies for disease management, treatment protocols
and the patient journey.
Other Keys to Raj’s Success
Completed a 1 year Managed Care Residency after completing PharmD and before
completing MBA
Published article on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Constantly improving skills and developing new relationships

16. How and When to Apply
BusinessCAS application usually available in September for
entrance the next year.
Key Dates for Fall Cohort Applicants
Round 1 - January 15 (Priority Review)
Round 2 - March 1 (On time - Priority)
Round 3 - June 1 (Late - On time)
 A pharmacy interview offer = time to start your MBA application!

17. Costs for MBA Year for PharmD/MBA (AY 2017 -18)
Tuition- Full-time (2 semesters)* $ 47,480.00
Wellness Center Fee (9+) $ 280.00
ASUOP & Activity Fees (9+) $ 140.00
Travel and Tuition – Global course
(est.)** $ 6,800.00
Books & Personal (est.)** $ 5,000.00
TOTAL COSTS $ 59,700.00
* MBA Courses taken in PharmD may
require overload at Pharmacy Tuition
Rates
**Costs may vary by location and required
texts/cases.

18. Scholarships and Assistantships
 Eberhardt Merit Scholarships (FTMBA & MAcc)
 Joseph Kaeslin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
 Edward M. Nagel Scholarships
 Robert and Frances Ferguson MBA Endowed Scholarship
 Credit Bureau of San Joaquin Endowed Scholarship
 Marian & George Malloy Endowed MBA Scholarship
 Fletcher Jones Foundation Scholarship (New- Entrepreneurship focus)
 Long Foundation Scholarships for PharmD/MBA
 MBA Merit-Based Graduate Assistantships
 1/3 Tuition Assistantship
 1/2 Tuition Eberhardt Scholars Assistantship

19. For more information
Call: 209.946.2629
E-mail: mba@pacific.edu
Web: go.pacific.edu/MBA
go.pacific.edu/PharmDMBA

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21. Why the Eberhardt Graduate Programs ?
AACSB accredited programs – Only 6% worldwide are accredited
Pacific is #8 in CA in Salaries earned by alumni in College Scorecard
Top Tier of Business Schools
Listed in Best 267 Business Schools by Princeton Review
Accelerated Programs
16-month Full-time Early Advantage MBA, 9-month MAcc
International study experience in 16-month MBA
Dedicated Eberhardt Career Management staff
Strong Alumni Network
Small Interactive Classes (Average - about 20)
Dual & Cooperative Programs: JD/MBA & PharmD/MBA