They have partnered with Rutgers' Graduate School of Management to offer a specialized new Master of Business Administration in Pharmaceutical Management. The program, which was developed with full participation of top industry executives, is designed to meet their growing need for talented, motivated individuals with a special knowledge of the pharmaceutical business. Fueled by new scientific advances resulting in innovative new medicines, the industry continues to experience excellent growth. And with that growth comes a greater demand for talented leaders. The program's aim, and its promise, is nothing short of world class.
New Jersey is home to the largest concentration of pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Individuals studying this unique curriculum will be advantaged in their ability to embark upon careers in a variety of areas of the pharmaceutical industry. Fourteen Scholars will be selected for the first class, which will begin the 60 credit full-time program this fall. Up to twenty will be selected in succeeding years. We view this innovative relationship with Rutgers and our pharmaceutical industry colleagues as an opportunity to share our expertise with students, in return for the opportunity to hire from a talent pool of industry educated people. They will stay involved through the school's Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Education to ensure it continues to reflect contemporary issues in the industry.