This is a shortened version of the PharmD/MBA presentation delivered to the San Diego State Pre-pharmacy Club.

1. Transforming Lives Through
Excellence in Business Education
Pacific.edu/Business

2. Start here. Go ANYWHERE.
University of the Pacific
PharmD/MBA Program
March 15, 2018
Chris Lozano
ESB Dir. of Student
Recruitment
clozano@pacific.edu
Presenter:
Thank you for coming SDSU APPS, Go Aztecs!

3. Why MBA?

4. 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.

5. 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.

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. Full Pharm D/ MBA Sample Schedule
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8. 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

9. LinkedIn Page
Eberhardt School of Business

10. 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 = start your MBA application!

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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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FIND YOUR PATH HERE.

15. 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