M. Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech. & Healthcare Management) - Three Year Program: Pharmaceutical Analysis
by SVKM's NMiMS - School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (Shirpur)Shirpur |
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M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management):
This is a 3 year integrated program spread over 9 trimesters, leading to Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management) The candidate will acquire postgraduate dual degrees, one in technical field (research) and second in managerial skills in Pharma sector. This also saves one academic year. This program is conducted by well-experienced senior faculty in addition to visiting professors/ industry experts.
The syllabus of M. Pharm. (Full Time) and management portion of MBA (Pharma Tech) have been blended looking into the current industrial needs, thus saving the academic hours for the technical skills required to be delivered in professional life. The course involves a balanced integration in pharmacy research & management education.
The course is specially engineered to make students globally astute, technologically literate and operationally agile in the field of pharmaceutical analysis. The course addresses issues pertaining to basic concepts of analysis and its applicability to the pharmaceutical industry. The course specially helps to train the student in various streams of analysis like analytical method development and validation, impurity profiling, stability studies, bioanalytical method development etc. Students are also trained on other aspects like hands on training on sophisticated instruments (UV-vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, HPLC, HPTLC, Flash chromatography etc.) and structural elucidation.
MERITS
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Tailor made course suitable for pharma industries and research organizations.
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Case studies from top industry executives.
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Experienced and vibrant faculty with expertise in pharmacy research & management education.
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Frequent interaction with industry and research team.
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Opportunity to grow with industrial training.
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Need based research in industry related areas.
M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management)
DURATION
M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management)
The course shall be a three years dual degree program
INTAKE
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M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management) |
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ATTENDANCE
A student is expected to attend all classes. However, a student must put in 80% of total attendance for each subject, in the absence of which he/she will not be eligible to write the exam for that subject/ submit the dissertation as the case may be. A student is required to monitor his/ her own attendance and no separate notice will be displayed.
In case of genuine medical/ professional/ other reasons resulting in shortage of attendance, the student is encouraged to attend classes the following year as per the rules of re-registration and re-examination of the University. Absence beyond 20% will not be condoned for any reason whatsoever.
Board of Studies
Board of Studies for Pharmaceutics and Quality Assurance
Dr. Padma Devrajan, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, N.P.Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400019
Dr. Harvinder Popli, Head, Global Licensing , Ranbaxy, New Delhi
Dr. Jayant Khandare, Senior Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical R & D, Nicholas Piramal Research Centre, Mumbai.
Board of Studies for Pharm. Chemistry, Pharm. Biotechnology, Natural Products and Pharm. Analysis
Dr. (Mrs.) Krishnapriya Mohanraj, Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina Mumbai
Dr. M. K. Raina, Pharma Consultant, Mumbai
Dr. Supriya Mahajan, Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry,C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu Campus, Santacruz (W), Mumbai – 400 049.
Dr. Girish Mahajan, Senior Group Leader, Department of Natural Products,Piramal Life Sciences Ltd.Goregaon (E), Mumbai
Board of Studies for Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Dr. S. L. Bodhankar, Professor Pharmacology, Poona college of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidhyapeeth University, Pune
Dr. A R Juvekar, Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, N.P.Marg, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019
Dr. Sanjiv Badhwar, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai
Value Proposition
The department is actively engaged in following research activities:
Phytochemical investigation on indigenous plant isolating marker compounds.
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Impurity profiles of known drugs synthesized by different routes.
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Analytical and bioanalytical method development of combination drugs and related substances test for API.
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Hands-on experience on sophisticated analytical instruments
Program Objectives
M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management)
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Specially designed course suitable for job placement in pharma industries & research organizations.
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Experienced and vibrant full-time faculty with expertise in pharmacy education and research areas.
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Regular interactions with industry and research organizations with top bosses/ executives.
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Opportunity to develop with current research trends in Pharma industries
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Need based research in industry related areas.
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Case studies from top industry executives.
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Industry oriented research model with opportunity to have electives of special interest.
Pedagogy
The course is predominantly based on practice and interactions with a strong focus on the healthcare system. This will enable the students to practice pharmacy profession in a strong, skillful and determined manner.
The course is reviewed regularly in consultation with our Board of Studies, which consists of professionals from pharma industry, research, FDA and pharma institutes from all over India. Thus, the course is tailor made to fulfill the requirements in Pharmaceutical sector for growing pharma industries worldwide.
Eligibility
Candidate must have passed B.Pharm examination with 55% of marks from any of the recognized university. Industry sponsored candidate would be preferred. GPAT qualified candidates will be given additional weightage of 10 marks, in the final merit list.
Note: Eligibility to continue in for MBA course is minimum score of 3 as CGPA at M. Pharm level.
Admission Criteria Process
Candidates will be admitted to the above mentioned program through NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT – P). The Admission Test and Personal Interview will be conducted only at Mumbai Centre. The admission Test will comprise of objective type question based on sections: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Pharm. English Proficiency. Duration of the interview is 10 -12 minutes. Candidates will be assessed based on achievements/ career orientation, professional knowledge/ skills, commitment to the course, learning orientation/ perseverance and soft skills.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of information provided in the application form, categorized as academic/ professional work experience, marks obtained in the written test and personal interview. Merit list of successful candidates for Stage II as well as the final merit list will be displayed on the NMIMS website and on the Institute’s Notice Board.
Placements
Post graduates from this course will have a dual advantage of the business lineage of SVKM’s Post graduates from this course will have a dual advantage of the business lineage of SVKM’s NMIMS University and a solid background of the industrial aspects in pharmacy. This advantage will be of immense use to the ever growing pharma industry worldwide.
SPPSPTM has a placement cell. It assists students by providing a platform to enter various Pharma Industries and related organizations. We facilitate the placement activities. Generally, the placement cell, along with student representatives co-ordinate both, industrial training and final placements.
- What is the eligibility criterion for M. Pharm. (Pharm. Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management) – Full Time course?Candidate must have passed B.Pharm examination with 55% of marks from any of the recognized university. Industry sponsored candidate would be preferred.
- What is the admission procedure for the course?Candidates will be admitted to the program through NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT – P) followed by personal interview.
- What is the scope for M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutics) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management)?Jobs like R&D management/ IPR management / Marketing management in Pharma Companies
- What are the extracurricular activities carried in SPPSPTM?Annual event Urjja (Cultural event)
Isthmus (Corporate Seminar)
Sports activities
Guest lectures - What is the intake capacity for the course?Mumbai campus– 20 seats
- What is the pattern followed for the course?
The school follows Trimester pattern. - What are the facilities at SPPSPTM?
Air conditioned classrooms with modern teaching tools, user friendly and well equipped sophisticated laboratories, Pilot Plant, Chemistry Laboratory, Blackboard technology, Animal House, Central Instrumental Laboratory etc. - How would you rate your institute nationally?
NMIMS SBM is one among the top ten Business schools in India. While looking into the infrastructure, faculty, teaching learning and research performances, same excellence is being transcended across all schools of NMIMS. - Are placements provided by your institute?
We do have a placement cell. It provides a platform for students to enter into various Pharma industries. However we don’t work as a commercial placement office. We facilitate placement activities. - What is the process for cancellation of admission?
The candidate should submit a written request for cancellation of admission and submit it to Deputy Registrar (Admissions) along with original fee receipt. The fees refund will be as per the norms laid down by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), from time to time. - Which official statutory bodies have approved these courses?
It is not a pre-requisite for an institution notified as a ‘Deemed to be University’ to obtain the approval of AICTE, to start any programme in technical or management education leading to an award, including degrees in disciplines covered under the AICTE Act, 1987. However, institutions notified as ‘Deemed to be University’ are required to ensure the maintenance of the minimum standards prescribed by the AICTE for various courses that come under the jurisdiction of the said Council. It is expected that the institutions notified as ‘Deemed to be University’ maintain their standards of education higher than the minimum prescribed by the AICTE. - Is hostel facility available for students?Hostel for Girls: NMIMS has a well furnished hostel for girls (limited seats) by the name of MKM Sanghavi Girls’ Hostel, which is located close to the University. Along with this a few residential flats are also available for accommodation.
Hostel for Boys: Limited seats are available at G. R. Jani Boys Hostels, which is 1/2 km away from the NMIMS campus. In addition to this, few residential flats are also available for accommodation.
Curriculum
M. Pharm (Pharm. Analysis) + MBA (Pharma Tech & Healthcare Management)
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TRIMESTER – I |
TRIMESTER – II |
TRIMESTER – III |
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Drug Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurances |
Approaches to Analytical Method Development |
Quality Assurance |
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Modern Approaches in Pharm Analysis |
Pharmacopial Testing |
Quality Management |
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QC, GLP AND LAB MANAGEMENT |
Drug Evaluation Techniques |
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Business Communication |
Management of Technology & Innovation |
Business Economics |
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Principles and Practice of Management |
Marketing Management |
Operations Research |
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Organizational Behaviour |
Pharmaceutical Marketing |
Mgmt of Mergers & Acquisition |
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Statistical Methods |
Project Management |
Cost Accounting |
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SECOND YEAR |
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TRIMESTER – I |
TRIMESTER – II |
TRIMESTER – III |
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Project Work – Major project (Technical) |
Pharma Industry Trends |
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Patents & Intellectual Property Management |
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Operation Management |
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Pharma Industry Supply Chain & Logistics Management |
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Strategic Management |
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Entrepreneurship Management |
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Regulation and Compliance in Pharmaceutical Industry |
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Quality Management Systems & Practices |
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THIRD YEAR |
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TRIMESTER – I |
TRIMESTER – II |
TRIMESTER – III |
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Disease Management |
Negotiation Skills |
Project work – MIP-Management Internship Program |
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Legal Aspects of Pharmaceutical Business |
Pharmacoeconomics |
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Financial Management |
IT in Pharmaceutical Industry |
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Enterprise Planning System with SAP (E – Business & Enterprise Planning System clubbed) |
Research Methodology |
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Public Health Research and Epidemiology |
Management of Commercial Banks |
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2 Major + 1 Minor management subjects |
2 Major + 1 Minor management subjects |
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Pharma Tech (Elective) |
Pharma Tech (Elective) |
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Pharamacovigilance |
Management of Pharma Technology Acquisition & Transfer |
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Health Insurance / Health Financing System |
DPCO |
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Hospital Management |
Medical Devices / Diagnostics |
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Business Process Management |
Healthcare Research |
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Marketing (Elective) |
Marketing (Elective) |
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Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products |
International Marketing |
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Sales Promotion in Pharma |
Distribution Management |
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Marketing Strategy |
Sales Management |
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Consumer Behaviour |
Customer Relationship Management |
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Marketing through Different Channels (Online, Social Media etc) |
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IT & Operations (Elective) |
IT & Operations (Elective) |
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Operation Strategy (Including Planning & Control) |
International Project Management |
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Simulation Modeling |
Infrastructure Development |
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System Analysis & Design |
Organizational Design: System Approach |
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Services & Operation Management |
Knowledge Management |
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Claim Management |
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Finance (Elective) |
Finance (Elective) |
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Current Update on Finance |
International Finance |
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Tax Planning (Corporate & Personal) |
Treasury & Risk Management |
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Financial Institutes & Markets |
Investment Banking |
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Project Risk & Insurance Management |
Financial Engineering |
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3 Years |
All Venues | Not Specified | Price On Request |
SVKM's NMiMS - School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (Shirpur)
SVKM’s NMIMS University’s first off campus center at Shirpur is the brainchild of our President and Chancellor Hon. Shri. Amirishbhai Patel and dream project of SVKM. Being the first off campus center, all the necessary care has been taken by University authorities to make this campus a vibrant and innovative centre of higher education and research, offering quality education in a peaceful location away from the busy and congested city life.
SVKM’s NMIMS Shirpur is an integrated campus approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. Recently Pharmacy Council of India has granted permission to conduct the course at Shirpur campus. The Campus is located on Mumbai-Agra highway (NH-3) in North Maharashtra. The widespread 45 acres campus is situated on the bank of Tapi river surrounded by Satpuda hill ranges. The off campus center is being developed with the state-of-art, self contained educational, residential and recreational facilities.
School of Pharmacy & Technology Management is a model pharmacy school conducting various graduate, post graduate and research programs in pharmaceutical sciences. In short span of four years the School of Pharmacy and Technology Management (SPTM) has produced the postgraduate students with the knowledge and skill required by Pharma. Industries.
The school is situated in a 24 x 7 Wi- Fi campus and is provided with excellent infrastructure. The air-conditioned classrooms have both pen & board and audio-visual presentation facilities, while specious laboratories are equipped with sophisticated instruments. The campus provides all facilities needed for a comfortable residential life, e.g. ATM, consumer store, computer care and free transport for town.
A team of highly qualified and dedicated faculty is continuously trained in latest methods of educational technology and in their fields of specialization. All faculty members are either holding or pursuing a Ph.D. degree in their respective fields. Apart from presenting and publishing their work in reputed journals and conferences, they have won laurels for the institute by publication of books, patenting their research work and writing blogs on drug-related issues.
The school has the in-house facilities of a pilot plant with State of Art technology and a highly sophisticated CPCSEA approved animal house. A State-of-the-Art fully air-conditioned Seminar Hall and Auditorium with ultramodern facilities and a seating capacity of more than 500 students are being developed.
