Study MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management at Griffith College - Ireland in Ireland, Graduate Business School

MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the Pharmaceutical Business Management Industry. The Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Business Management (MSPBM) programme aims to develop the learner's ability to manage businesses and develop their leadership skills in the highly regulated environment of the pharmaceutical industry. The MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management is available on both a full and part-time basis and is conducted over a 1 or 2 year period respectively. The programme develops learners’ abilities to research current trends and developments in the Pharmaceutical Business Management Industry and to develop their knowledge, skill and competencies to work in this dynamic business arena across multiple industries, whether they are service or manufacturing oriented. As a graduate of the course you will: Expand your knowledge of marketing, technological developments, product release and regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical industry. Master business development and launching activities within an ever-expanding industry. Become an expert in regional management, forecasting and budgeting. Develop your interpersonal, professional and leadership skills by working independently, and as part of a team on a range of challenging projects. Avail of part-time learning which allows students already working in the area extra time to hone skills.

Which department am I in?

Graduate Business School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€16,000.00 (US$ 17,147) per year
Academic Administration Fee: EUR €250; International Student Support Fee: EUR €300; Protection of Enrolled Learner Fee: EUR €325
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Cork Campus

Wellington Road,

Cork,

Munster,

T23 DF3A, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€16,000.00 (US$ 17,147) per year
Academic Administration Fee: EUR €250; International Student Support Fee: EUR €300; Protection of Enrolled Learner Fee: EUR €325
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Cork Campus

Wellington Road,

Cork,

Munster,

T23 DF3A, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates seeking access to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Business Management programmes are required to hold either:

A Level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in Pharmacy, Science, Business or equivalent discipline.

A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a non-business related discipline, with the following conditions:

  • Candidates with significant business/management experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy.
  • Candidates who have no management experience will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Finance for Non-Financial Managers(PDF file). This module is intended to prepare learners from non-business backgrounds to engage with the accounting learning outcomes in Module 12: Management Accounts and Control in semester two.

A level 8 Honours Degree, 2.2H or higher, in a business related non-STEM discipline, with the following conditions:

  • Candidates with significant pharmaceutical experience may apply through our APEL route, in line with college policy.
  • Candidates who have no pharmaceutical experience but who hold a business-related degree will be assessed as to their prior learning. Where appropriate, candidates will be directed to take an additional module during semester one: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Industry(PDF file). This module is intended to prepare learners from general business backgrounds for the pharmaceutical learning outcomes during this MSc programme.

Each candidates application will be considered individually in accordance with the Colleges QQI approved quality assurance procedures.

Candidates holding relevant alternative qualifications and those with related experiential learning will be considered under the Colleges RPL policy.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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