The Pharma MBA offers a unique learning experience combining online flexibility and on-campus engagement. We've reimagined the traditional classroom to allow you to study and prepare from home while providing dynamic in-person campus interactions. Our flipped classroom approach allows you to access lessons and materials online, empowering you to learn at your own pace. This sets the stage for enriching in-class discussions, collaborations, and hands-on experiences that enhance your understanding of the subject matter.
We understand that your time is valuable. That's why we minimize the need for frequent travel to campus, enabling you to balance your education and work commitments better – alongside your job in only four semesters!
- Semesters 1-3: Lectures on Friday afternoons (13:00 to 20:00) and Saturdays (9:00 to 17:00) on 8-10 weekends, final module exams included
- Semester 4: Preparatory seminar and final master thesis; no regular on-campus attendance is required. The module “Ethics and Diversity” concludes the on-campus phase and takes place at the beginning of the semester.
Learn more about our faculty and the experts behind the program.
The purpose of this example is to provide an initial overview for prospective students. The dates may vary by semester.
| SEMESTER | DATES |
|---|---|
| Orientation Days | October 4 - 5 |
| Lectures | October 6 - 7 |
| Lectures | October 20 - 21 |
| Lectures | November 3 - 4 |
| Lectures | November 17 - 18 |
| Exam | December 1 |
| Lectures | December 15 - 16 |
| Lectures | January 12 - 13 |
| Lectures | January 26 - 28 |
| Lectures | February 2 - 3 |
| Lectures | February 9 - 10 |
| Exams | February 23 |
The lecture-free period begins after completing the exams and ends with the start of the new semester (April/October).
Build a strong foundation in modern management and leadership and apply these skills within the pharmaceutical industry's professional context.
- Strategic Management & Corporate Development
- Finance & Accounting
- Managing People
- Managing the Pharmaceutical Value Chain
- Ethics & Diversity (Sem. 4)
Expand your perspective and select four modules within the pharmaceutical value chain based on your personal and professional preferences.
Apply the knowledge gained in the program and address a real-world problem, ideally from your own experience or company. A preparatory seminar will help you to learn the necessary scientific methods.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
The Pharma MBA connects students with leading professionals shaping the future of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Through workshops, guest lectures, and collaborative formats, they provide valuable industry insights and strengthen the program’s practical relevance.
Dr. Christoph Bug, MD, PhD, MBA
LL.M Susanna Dienemann
Dr. Alexander Frenzel
Dr. Marcus Gollub
Dr. Andreas Henschel
Prof. Dr. Aimo Kannt
Nora Kessler
Dr. Edmund Kostewicz
Dr. Markus König
Dr. Stephan Linden
Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas
Dr. Ralf Mayr-Stein
Dr. Matthias Meergans
Dr. Matthias Pfannkuche
Dr. Martin Raditsch, PhD, RTTP
Dr. Nico Riffel
Dr. Otto Quintus Russe
Reinhold Schilling M.D.R.A
Prof. Dr. Manfred Schubert-Zsilavecz
Dr. Andrea Schüssele
Jan Teckentrup
Dr. Jörg Janne Vehreschild
Dr. Frank Wartenberg
Dr. Markus Weigandt
Prof. Dr. med Bianca Wittig
FRIDAY TALKS
We regularly invite prominent guest speakers from various backgrounds to discuss current topics. While chatting with the experts in an intimate setting, students and alumni gain unique insights into how these experts deal with current challenges and make change happen. Students can usually look forward to two events per semester, which take place on Friday evenings after regular lectures and are followed by an opportunity to network with other participants.
Dr. Daniel Steiners
Patrick van der Loo
Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas
Dr. Matthias Meergans
Thibault Massart
Christiane von der Eltz
Dr. Ralf Angermund
Christoph Ruland
Han Steutel
Dr. Holger Bartz
Dr. Alexander Horn
Peter Goldschmidt
Dr. Theresa von Fugler
Victoria Williams
Dr. med. Christoph Bug
Dr. Karsten Kissel
Prof. Dr. Wolfram Carius
Prof. Helga Rübsamen-Schaeff
Prof. Dr. Frank Wartenberg
Dr. Christoph Bug
Dr. Andreas Kress
Prof. Dr. Hagen Pfundner
Xavier Hormaechea
Klaus Falk
Prof. Dr. Michael Popp
Prof. Dr. Klaus Cichutek
Dr. Martin Weiser
Jim Baker
Dr. Michael von Poncet
Prof. Dr. Almut Winterstein
Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas
Philipp Schulte-Noelle
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & SKILLS WORKSHOPS
In addition to the academic curriculum, we offer a series of Personal Development & Skills Workshops. These voluntary additional offerings focus on improving communication and leadership skills as well as selected technical topics.
COMPANY VISITS
Selected modules are taught in cooperation with pharmaceutical companies and some lectures take place on-site at the companies' premises. These company visits offer students an exclusive insight into corporate practice and are also an excellent platform for networking.
The Pharma MBA prepares professionals to take on leadership roles in today’s dynamic and complex business environment. The program is built around well-defined competency goals that shape both the curriculum and the learning experience. These goals are aligned with the academic standards of AACSB accreditation and reflect the real-world demands of the global healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
| Competency Goals | |
|---|---|
| CGBS-A | Our graduates have acquired advanced theoretical knowledge. |
| CGBS-B | Our graduates have acquired practice-oriented quantitative skills. |
| CGBS-C | Our graduates make ethically responsible decisions. |
| CGBS-D | Our graduates have acquired advanced communication skills. |
| CGBS-F | Our graduates have acquired practice-oriented leadership skills. |
Read more about the AACSB standards and competency goals on their website.
