MBA (Pharmaceutical Management)

The following Programme Outcomes describe what graduates will be able to do on completion of the two-year postgraduate program.

1. Apply advanced knowledge of business management and pharmaceutical sciences to analyze and solve complex problems in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry settings.
2. Demonstrate analytical, research and data-driven decision‑making skills in pharmaceutical marketing, clinical trials, supply chain and regulatory contexts. (MBA Pharmaceutical Management)
3. Formulate and implement effective strategies for pharmaceutical product marketing, distribution and organizational policies, grounded in industry knowledge and global best practices.
4. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical laws and regulatory guidelines and uphold ethical standards and social responsibility in drug development, manufacturing and healthcare delivery.
5. Lead and collaborate effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary teams, exercising professional communication, leadership and interpersonal skills in managerial and project environments.
6. Utilize qualitative and quantitative analytical tools and healthcare analytics to support evidence‑based decision-making and innovation in pharmaceutical and healthcare management.
7. Engage in ethical, sustainable and value‑based leadership, demonstrating integrity, corporate responsibility and commitment to quality throughout the pharmaceutical product life cycle.
8. Commit to continuous professional development and lifelong learning to stay abreast of evolving technologies, regulations and research in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, thereby enhancing career growth and employability.

MBA (Pharmaceutical Management)

Academic Structure Supporting Capability Building & Skill Enhancement   

• Industry-aligned curriculum integrating pharmaceutical sector dynamics with core business principles.
• 104 Credits (balanced across Lectures, Tutorials, Practice/Projects).

Exposure to Contemporary Practices   

• Blend of Courses :

Foundation : Business Economics, Organizational Behavior, Quantitative Methods. 

• Core : Pharmaceutical Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain in Pharma, Healthcare Management.
• Electives : Drug Discovery Economics, Digital Health, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Device Regulations.

Learning Pedagogy   

- Case studies from global pharma companies

- regulatory compliance projects, and role-playing

-  Blended Learning

Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) & Outcome-Based Education (OBE)   

- Focus on measurable outcomes: Regulatory compliance mastery, market access strategies, ethical pharma practices. 

Faculty & Industry Connect   

-  Expert Faculty: In-house academics + visiting professionals (pharma CEOs, regulatory consultants, clinical research experts). 

The Course covers Subjects

1.  Pharmaceutical Marketing   

2.  Regulatory Affairs & Compliance   

3.  Healthcare Analytics   

4.  Clinical Research Management   

5.  Hospital & Healthcare Administration   

MBA (Pharmaceutical Management) program is prepared to take on diverse and strategic roles in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. These include, but are not limited to:

• Assistant Manager
• Executive / Senior Executive
• Product / Brand Associate
• Market Research Analyst
• Pharma Business Analyst
• Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
• Sales and Marketing Strategist
• Pharmaceutical Consultant / Advisor
• Healthcare Project Manager
• Quality Assurance Executive
• Supply Chain & Logistics Manager (Pharma)
• Pharma Data Analyst
• Entrepreneur (Healthcare / Life Sciences Domain)

Key Management Domains

Student can pursue impactful careers in the following specialized areas within the pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystem:

• Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing
• Brand & Product Management
• Clinical Research & Clinical Trials Management
• Regulatory Affairs & Drug Compliance
• Pharma Market Research & Intelligence
• Hospital & Healthcare Administration
• Pharma Export & International Business
• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Analytics & Data Management
• Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance
• Pharma Consulting & Strategy
• Biotech & Life Sciences Entrepreneurship
• Medical Device Business Management
• Digital Health & E-Pharmacy Management

Career Opportunities

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies
• Biotech Firms & Medical Device Companies
• Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
• Healthcare Consulting Firms
• Government and Regulatory Bodies (e.g., FDA, CDSCO)
• Hospitals and Healthcare Chains
• Health Tech Startups & Digital Health Platforms
• Export & International Pharma Trade
• NGOs & Policy Think Tanks in Health & Pharma

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• As per Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021, Vishwakarma University, Pune is featured in the top institutions amongst 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions. These rankings assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Vishwakarma University is conferred with the Emerging University of the Year award in Western India by ASSOCHAM in its 13th Higher Education Conclave 2020.

• Faculty of Commerce and Management (C&M) with its MBA, BBA, and BBA-IB programmes is recognized by U-Multirank World Rankings of Universities for 2019-2020. 

• The Department of Management is conferred with AICTE – CII Platinum Award. Got a “Special Mention” at the AICTE-CII Survey Award Ceremony 2020 for Industry Linkages.

• Times BBA Education Rankings Survey 2019 ranked Vishwakarma University, Pune among top 50 Business Schools in India, 6th Best in Maharashtra for BBA Education based on Desk Research, factual survey and perceptual rating survey.

U-MultiRank

Co-creating human, intellectual and socio-economic capital par excellence for the nation and the globe has been the objective of Vishwakarma University (VU) since its inception. Through its vision, initiatives, actions, and performance, VU has always aimed to add value to its Stakeholders.

VU is committed to practically implement its Vision, Mission and Values through excellence. The overall value addition and performance of the students, increasing number and quality of admissions per year, various fruitful associations and collaborations, achievements and certifications at the national and international level remain to be a few parameters that portray the VU’s rigor and aspirations.

It is with pride and pleasure, VU would like to announce its recently achieved success in one of the international rankings published by U Multirank. U-Multirank announced the results of its annual cycle of ‘World Rankings of Universities’ for 2019-20 on 09th June 2020 in which VU has made a positive impact.

Amongst total 1759 participants (Universities & Higher Educational Institutions) from 92 Countries with 15 participants from India, VU has achieved this remarkable success. Participants from India were Universities and Higher Educational Institutions including IITs (Mumbai, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee), the University of Delhi and Banaras Hindu University, AIIMS- Delhi, Anna University and others. Amongst the total participants, VU remained to be the youngest one.

Along with the other Programmes, the Faculty of Commerce and Management (C&M) with its MBA, BBA and BBA-IB programmes represented VU and participated for the first time in such kind of internationally acclaimed survey. With the extensive assessment by the U-Multirank research team, several iteration processes in the submission of inputs by VU and review by U-Multirank, authorities benchmarked VU on parameters namely Teaching & Learning, Research, International Orientation, Regional Engagement and Knowledge Transfer.

VU was adjudged ‘Very Good’ in 2 out of the 5 identified parameters. VU scored high on indicators such as graduating on time, student internships in the region, student to faculty ratio, student engagement, teaching-learning and contact with the work environment.

The results bear testimony to the proven track record and the coordinated teamwork by VU. In the coming years, VU aims to participate in many such national and international assessments / certifications / surveys wherein the academic and non-academic performances of VU will be judged and recognized.

VU looks forward to exploring additional such opportunities to assess its own performance, as a way of benchmarking and will strive to attain newer heights in future. VU is committed to creating value for its students and all stakeholders for the greater good of society.