Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Business Leadership
Earn two advanced degrees a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University through a single integrated concurrent degree program designed for professionals seeking leadership roles in the pharmaceutical biotechnology and healthcare industries.
Why Earn an M.S. and MBA Concurrently?
Today’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries demand leaders who understand both advanced science and strategic business decision making. The M.S./MBA Concurrent Degree Program combines technical expertise in pharmaceutical chemistry with essential business skills such as management finance and leadership.
Graduates of this program gain a competitive advantage by developing the ability to:
- Lead cross‑functional teams
- Evaluate scientific innovation through a business lens
- Advance into management, executive, or entrepreneurial roles
This unique partnership between UF’s College of Pharmacy and Stetson University’s School of Business Administration allows students to efficiently earn two degrees while maintaining professional momentum.
The UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy online graduate program has worked with Stetson University for more than a decade, offering students the opportunity to jumpstart their professional careers by earning multiple degrees concurrently. We were pleased to expand this opportunity to our pharmaceutical chemistry students starting in 2024.
Current pharmaceutical chemistry students must notify UF in writing if they are interested in attending the MBA program at Stetson.
M.S. + MBA Alumni Spotlight from our Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Online Graduate Program
How did the program benefit you?
“Having the opportunity to combine clinical knowledge with business expertise, and having the opportunity to [meet] with individuals from other organizations, really helped expedite my growth pattern in my career.”
Moses Allen, Pharm.D., M.S., MBA
Clinical Pharmacy Services Director
Overview
Online M.S. & MBA The all-online program is designed to fit the busy schedules of working professionals like you
Concurrent Tracks Save time and money by completing both degrees at the same time in less than three years
Single Decision Coordinated application process means you receive one admission decision that applies to both programs
No Thesis Requirement No GMAT or GRE required, and no thesis required for matriculation
Program Details
Coursework
The Stetson MBA is offered online to students enrolled in the UF online M.S. program. Program administration is streamlined to optimize student success.
Time
The program allows students to complete the two Master’s degrees much more quickly than they otherwise could. Students generally complete 25 credits in the UF online M.S. program with a concentration in pharmaceutical chemistry, and 27 credits in the Stetson MBA program. Two courses (6 credit hours) can be transferred from Stetson to UF while three courses (9 credit hours) can be transferred from UF to Stetson which allows the degrees to be completed in just 52 credits.
How it Works
Students will begin the program by taking at least one semester of coursework in the UF M.S. program. Students will take a break from their UF coursework to temporarily transition to Stetson for at least 6 credits (1 semester), before going back to UF to finish their M.S. After UF graduation, students return to Stetson to finish their MBA coursework.
Tuition and Admissions
The UF M.S. program with a concentration in pharmaceutical chemistry comprises 31 credits, and Stetson’s MBA comprises 36 credits. However, through this partnership, students can transfer coursework between the two institutions, and thus, can complete both programs in 52 credits, rather than 67 credits.
The cost for coursework is calculated as follows:
University of Florida
- Tuition: 27 credits x $575 per credit = $14,375
- Fees: Calculated according to various factors, and set each year by the Florida Legislature. Typically, students are charged about $37 per credit, or about $1,000 total for the program.
Stetson University
- MBA Tuition: 27 credits x $1,079 per credits = $29,133
Total:
- $43,508 tuition, plus roughly $1,000 in UF fees.
- Cost of books and materials is not included, but is expected to total less than $2,500 for the entire program.
Stetson Admission Requirements: Materials are only kept for one year. Please do not request information too early, as it may not be retained.
- Full admission & completion of first semester at UF as a Master’s degree student
- Stetson waiver form
- Stetson application
- Transcripts (official, sealed copies from every institution attended)
- Resume
- A letter of endorsement from the UF program, confirming that the student is in good academic standing and has satisfactorily completed at least one semester of coursework as a Master’s degree student at UF
About Stetson University
- Stetson’s School of Business Administration is AACSB accredited, a certification only 5% of business programs receive.
- Best business school recognition by the Princeton Review
- A top online graduate program by the Princeton Review
- Ranked in the Top-5 of Best Regional Universities (South) by U.S. News & World Report
For more information about the Stetson MBA program, contact:
Courtney Mashburn
(E): cmashburn@stetson
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