Cal Poly Pomona's Singelyn Graduate School of Business and Western University of Health Sciences Announce Innovative PharmD-MBA Pathway Program

POMONA, Calif., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cal Poly Pomona's Singelyn Graduate School of Business (CPP SGSB) and the College of Pharmacy (COP) at Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) are proud to announce an exciting new partnership to launch the dual assurance PharmD-MBA Program!

This collaboration creates a seamless pathway for graduates of WesternU's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program to pursue an advanced Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at CPP, offering a unique interdisciplinary opportunity for future pharmacy leaders.

The PharmD-MBA Program is designed to prepare professionals to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare by integrating patient care expertise with essential business skills. Graduates of this dual assurance program are expected to be in high demand from healthcare employers looking for great leaders. The partnership underscores both institutions' commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and career advancement.

Key features of the PharmD-MBA program include:

• Streamlined Admissions: WesternU PharmD graduates benefit from a simplified admission process for CPP's MBA program.
  
  
• Accelerated Pathway: Participants can transfer up to 9 units of PharmD coursework toward their MBA studies, reducing the time required to complete the graduate business degree.
  
  
• Very Affordable: Approximately only $19,500 tuition plus fees for the entire MBA program.
  
  
• Enhanced Career Prospects: Combining pharmacy and business expertise opens doors to leadership roles in healthcare management, pharmaceutical industries, and entrepreneurial ventures.
  
  
• Student Support: Graduates of the PharmD-MBA program gain access to CPP's Career Center resources, including professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and job placement services.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Western University of Health Sciences to launch this innovative program," said Singelyn Family Dean Dr. Sandeep Krishnamurthy at Cal Poly Pomona. "By combining two fields of study, we aim to empower pharmacy professionals to become leaders in the business aspects of healthcare. We believe this is a national best practice that we are bringing to our region."

Dr. Sunil Prabhu, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at WesternU, said, "Healthcare is a field that is rapidly evolving. We want our graduates to be prepared to act as pharmacy leaders who will manage large budgets, motivate teams and establish technology strategy. The dual assurance program gives WesternU pharmacy graduates a significant advantage in joining a great MBA program in our region."

About Cal Poly Pomona College of Business Administration and the Singelyn Graduate School of Business

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Business Administration and Singelyn Graduate School of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school serving more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Southern California. Ranked a best business program by U.S. News & World Report, the College is comprised of six departments, offering eight undergraduate options under the degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The Singelyn Graduate School of Business was established in 2022 with transformative gift from alumni couple David and Ruth Singelyn, and today offers eight master's programs. For more information visit cba.cpp.edu

About Western University of Health Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences (www.westernu.edu), located in Pomona, Calif. and Lebanon, Ore., is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences, dental medicine, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy,  physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered.

SOURCE Western University of Health Sciences