Business Management Studies

BITSoM offers a full-time residential programme of MBA for a duration of two years. This course is offered across five specialisations. These are:

• Leadership and Strategy
• Marketing and Consumer Insights
• E-Commerce and Digital Leadership
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance and Investments

Moreover, students can choose upto 2 specialisation in their final year of the course.

Admission to MBA course at BITSoM is completely entrance-based. Candidates need to meet the basic eligibility requirements to participate in the selection process. Check below the detailed MBA eligibility and selection criteria for admission at BITSoM:

Yes, several reputed institutions offer specialised MBA programs in Pharmaceutical Management in India. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies School of Business Management (SBM NMIMS)
• Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR)
• Parul University
• SIES College of Management Studies

MBA graduates in the Pharmaceutical Mgmt. course can work in several industries. Some of them are mentioned below:

• Pharmaceutical companies
• Biotechnology firms
• Medical device companies
• Healthcare consulting firms
• Government agencies and regulatory bodies
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
• Non-profit organizations focusing on health

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

IIM Bangalore is one of the top IIMs of India offering MBA course. The fee of IIM is quite high in comparison to other government Management colleges. The reason for the high fee is that they are not funded directly by the government. The Below is the comparison of IIM Bangalore fee with other top government MBA colleges:

You can definitely pursue an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management after completing your BA degree. Prestigious universities like Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Shoolini University, Solan offer MBA in Pharmaceutical Management course if you have scored 50% of aggregate marks at UG level. Anyone can pursue this MBA programme - be it from BA background or from commerce background. 

No, it is not always necessary to have a background in pharmaceuticals. Many programs welcome students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, though having some experience or coursework related to pharmaceuticals can be beneficial.

BITSoM offers MBA course in a full-time mode. The total fee of the programme is INR 27.2 Lacs for both the years. After receiving the offer letter from the institute, candidates are required to pay a certain amount of fee to finalise the admission process. The total fee is inclusive of the following components:

• Tuition Fee
• One-time Admission Fee
• Accommodation 
• Security Deposit (Refundable)

MBA in Pharmaceutical Mgmt. is a 2 year MBA. This PG course focuses on skills and knowledge required to excel in the pharmaceutical Industry on management roles. 

It prepares them to meet the challenges of the evolving pharmaceutical landscape and contribute to the industry's growth and innovation.

In contrast a general MBA covers a broader range of business disciplines without a specific focus on the pharmaceutical sector.