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International Master in Pharma & Health Management
Rome, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,900
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
This Master's degree provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare management principles. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to navigate the complex and dynamic healthcare landscape, particularly in relation to the pharmaceutical sector.
International Master in Pharma & Health Management
The healthcare sector has been the subject of a great deal of media attention in recent times, indicating that it is undergoing rapid transformations to address emerging challenges. What has become even more evident is that healthcare is an indispensable and dynamic industry, requiring young, capable managers who have a deep understanding of the digital age.
Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:
Forte legame con le aziende
An international network of partner companies that will have a direct impact on the students' academic experience through the Business Practice LAB, company visits, classroom exercises and exclusive teachers who will bring the theoretical contents of the master closer to the current professional reality.
Internazionalità
Boasting the title of the most international Business School in the beautiful country, the Rome Business School allows its students to become part of a stimulating context, thanks to a highly international and multicultural teaching staff. During this journey it will also be possible to participate in Bootcamps with exclusive destinations such as Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Qatar, Lagos and Tuscany.
Impatto Professionale
Con l’obiettivo di formare manager e futuri leader, tutti i nostri master hanno come principale scopo la crescita professionale e personale di ogni studente. Durante l’intero percorso verranno infatti forniti servizi alla carriera, visite a compagnie operanti nel settore, company shadowing, sessioni di coaching individuali ed il programma per lo sviluppo delle soft skills.
Scopo più elevato
In line with our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, an entire section of our Masters will be dedicated to the study of the most innovative aspects trending in the sector, linked above all to corporate social responsibility according to a sustainable development model to be applied in every area of business.
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Career Opportunities
Throughout your Master’s in Pharma & Health Management, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years of experience in education, we help young talents and managers build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires, and professional goals.
To give our students the best support in achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:
Occupational Pathways
The Occupational Pathways will help you develop the knowledge, market insights, and tools you need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will benefit from valuable connections with top companies and recruiters.
Entrepreneurial Pathways
Are you thinking of starting your own business or dreaming of becoming the fresh and innovative driving force behind an organization? We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to discover, test, and improve your entrepreneurial skills, develop a business idea, and ultimately launch your business.
The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:
- Director of a hospital, medical, or pharmaceutical center/institution.
- Head of a medical service/clinical unit.
- Health/Pharma services planning manager.
- Healthcare personnel with areas of responsibility (management, supervision, head of service, etc.).
- Director and business manager in the life sciences sector.
- Innovation areas in healthcare and social-healthcare organizations.
- Management in mutual and insurance companies in the health sector.
- Management of NGOs and foundations related to the health sector.
- Commercial director in public or private healthcare companies.
- Consultancies specializing in health and social services.
- Independent private service consultant or entrepreneurship.
The salary of our students after the completion of our International Master in Pharma and Health Management increased by an average of 18%.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Based on their profile, experience, and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.
- Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship.
- Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship.
- Entrepreneurial Grant.
- Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship.
- Student Loan Assistance Grant.
Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Curriculum
Overall, the aim of the master’s is to prepare participants for managerial careers in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, regulatory agencies, and other related sectors or to enable them to progress in their current careers.
It seeks to provide a holistic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare management, enabling them to contribute to the improvement of healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and the overall effectiveness of the healthcare system.
Acquire new skills
During the first module of the Master Pharma & Health Management, students will learn notions of:
- Business Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning. - Entrepreneurship and business planning
With this module, the managerial skills required to understand a Business Plan and its structure will be developed. - Business Strategy
Thanks to this module, students will know how to understand the direction and long-term strategy of a company and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations. - Accounting and Budget
This module is aimed at understanding the importance of financial management and control principles, with key indicators such as ROI, EBIT, and GAAP. - Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach to solving problems. - Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision-making. - Human Resources
This thematic area focuses on strategic human resources issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation, and retention.
Specializing in Healthcare & Pharmacy Industries
During the second module, you will learn:
Overview of the Global Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry
- Intro to Pharma Industry: Market dynamics, Key Players Regulatory framework, Drug development process
- Healthcare Systems, Policy, and Economics
- Managing Global Health Challenges: Global health policies, infectious diseases, healthcare disparities, and humanitarian healthcare.
Heath Management
- Strategic Management and Governance in the Healthcare Industry
- Healthcare Value Chain
- Healthcare Financing
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health Management
- Intellectual Property Rights in Healthcare Industry: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights.
Pharma Management
- Pharmaceutical Policy and Management
- Marketing & Sales Strategy and Regulatory Affairs for Pharmaceuticals
- Supply chain of Pharmaceutical Products: Procurement, Inventory management, Logistics
- Intellectual Property Rights in the Pharma Management: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
Digitalization in Health and Pharma Management
- Digital Health Innovations: Telemedicine, Wearable devices, Mobile health applications
- Health Informatics and Electronic Health Records
- Blockchain Tech in Healthcare
- Pharmacovigilance and Digital Safety Surveillance
- Digital Therapies
- AI in research and development of new drugs
Future Trends and Socially Responsible Leadership
During the third module, students will explore:
Innovation, Current and Future Trends in Pharma and Health Management
- Industry 5.0 and the Future of the Health and Pharmaceutical Industry
- Health Technology Assessment and Evaluation
- R&D Strategies in Pharma and Health Management
- Health tech Startups – theory & practice
- Life Sciences and Pharma Tech
Business Ethics and CSR in Pharma and Health Management
- Healthcare Ethics and Law
- Healthcare Data Privacy and Security
- Bioethics, Compliance, and Emerging Technologies in Pharmaceuticals
- Access to Medicines and Global Health Equity: Differential pricing, patent rights, compulsory licensing
Why Electives?
The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.
Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills.
- Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
- Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
- Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
- Elective courses are organized in 6 main areas of interest:
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- Innovation & Growth
- Tech & Digitalization
- Industry Business Excellence
- International Business
- Global Electives with RBS School partners
- Preparation for Professional Certification
Practice Lab | In partnership with Bayer
The Rome Business School Practice Lab is a place where participants learn by doing and applying theoretical principles.
Assess market dynamics, competition, and customer preferences working alongside the Bayer managers and present your findings, strategies, and recommendations.
Business in Action - Hands-on Lab
The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:
Session 1: How to Find Sources to identify global trends. Deep dive into the global world trends shaping the world of today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, and ILO. Examples of Global Trends:
- The Future of Work
- AI, Blockchain, and Technology
- The World in 2030 – Future Scenarios (UN, IMF, ECB)
Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies.
A practical experience to demonstrate one's skills
By the conclusion of your experience, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities by working on a real business problem. Use your skills to spot chances and develop a truly innovative strategy.
You can make a difference!
Show your abilities and put the knowledge you’ve learned during your educational path into practice. Be a company leader and choose from two main options for your final project.
Program Outcome
- Understand the global health & pharmaceutical industry, its regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.
- Acquire knowledge of healthcare policies, health economics, and the role of stakeholders in the healthcare system.
- Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of health & pharmaceutical research and development.
- Foster critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex healthcare issues and make informed decisions.
- Develop leadership and management competencies to effectively lead and manage teams in healthcare organizations.
- Understand the ethical and legal considerations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
- Promote innovation and entrepreneurial thinking within the context of healthcare and pharma management.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at Rome Business School
Rome Business School offers a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with a competitive advantage in the market. Through careful analysis of international experiences, the school has developed a modern curriculum covering advanced managerial trends and techniques.
- Modern Training Offer: Courses focus on advanced managerial trends and techniques, including intercultural management and business-oriented social media usage.
- Highly Qualified Teachers: Faculty members are selected for their professionalism and experience, ensuring the delivery of both conceptual frameworks and practical insights.
- Career Services: Personalized services such as internship opportunities, CV reviews, and networking support help students access and thrive in the job market.
- Alumni Network and Community: Participants gain access to the Rome Business School Alumni Network, fostering ongoing connections and professional development opportunities.
- Loyalty Rewards: A loyalty card system offers points accumulation and discounts on training courses for participants.
- Unique Learning Content: Courses feature cutting-edge teaching content regularly updated based on cultural trends, accompanied by comprehensive study materials.
- Flexible Study Methods: Various study methods are available, including on-campus, remote, and in-house options to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Applied Teaching Method: Courses incorporate exercises and real-life case studies to enhance learning and relevance for the job market.
English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
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