Online MBA in Pharma colleges in India

Yes, you can pursue dual degree of MBA in Pharmaceutical Management and MPharm. There are a few colleges that provide this course as a 3 year integrated program. Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, NMIMS, Mumbai is one of such institutes. This kind of restructuring not only helps the students to save their one academic year, but also aloows them to acquire dual postgraduate degrees, one in technical field (research) and second in managerial skills in Pharma sector.  

MBA in Pharma combines business administration with healthcare studies which focuses on areas such as drug development, marketing, regulations, and supply chain management. 

The following are a few basic points to consider if you are planning to pursue MBA in Pharmaceutical Management:

• The duration of MBA in Pharma is typically 18 to 24 months, with options for full-time, part-time, or online study.
• A regular MBA in Pharma degree is a two-year course divided into four semesters. However, some private institutes offer 1 year PGDM programs as well.
• Only people with a bachelor's degree in any discipline or a BBA program from a recognised institute or university are eligible for an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management.

Just like most MBAs require you to pursue at least one internship during the course. The MBA in Pharmaceutical Management also includes a mandatory internship. It is important to provide hands-on exposure. 

The top companies taking part in the placement drive at Shoolini University are Accenture, Airtel, Genpact, Biocon, Mankind, LG Electronics, Bank of America, YesBank, Airtel, Just Dial, ICICI Securities, Hindustan Unilever, Microtek, Nestle, eClerx, Videocon, Cipla, Johnson, Havells Limited, SBI Mutual Fund, and Ferns N Petals. According to recent reviews of Shoolini University students, the university has recorded 100% placements recently for its courses like MBA, BTech, and BPharma. Shoolini University offers general placement assistance to students. In general, the highest package offered by the university is INR 18 LPA, and the average package offered is INR 8 LPA.

The MBA in Pharmaceutical Management course structure combines specialised subjects for pharmaceutical industry with core business courses. A few of the important topics covered in the course are:

• Financial Accounting
• Pharmaceutical Marketing and Brand Management
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Research Projects in Pharmaceutical Management
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals

There are multiple career opportunities for graduates of MBA in Pharmaceutical Management. 

Some of those profiles are mentioned below:

• Product Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Strategic Consultant
• Market Access Manager

The placement data for Chitkara University MBA students is not available for the year 2025. However, the MBA brochure for the Chitkara University mentions the placement statistics for the year 2024. The highlights of the placement data are available in the table below: