PGP(Pharma) of Stevens Business School is more than an education; it is a transformational experience for someone planning to pursue a career in the Pharmaceutical Sector. This program has real time value to the ever changing pharmaceutical industry. The program is for all the students who want to transit from the basic pharmacy / science streams to general corporate management and managerial levels in the Pharmaceutical Sector.
PGP (Pharma) from Stevens B-School has been created with a view to provide a specialized, high quality education as a preparation for professionals in pharmaceutical business and industry.
About Pharma Industry
The Indian Pharmaceutical Industry today is in the front ranks of India's science-based industries with wide ranging capabilities in the complex field of drug manufacture and technology. It ranks very high in the third world, in terms of technology, quality and range of medicines manufactured. Indian Pharmaceutical Industry ranks 4th in terms of total pharmaceutical production and 13th in terms of value all over the world. The state of Gujarat accounts for 40 percent of India's total pharmaceutical production and 17 percent of its exports. A few facts to consider before you decide if the pharmaceutical is the right career for you:
A highly organized sector, the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry is estimated to be worth more than US$ 6.0 billion, growing at a CAGR of 13% from 2002 – 2007, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% over 2007 -2011.
India is among the top 5 Pharmaceutical Products producers, and is worlds third largest manufacturing industry.
Over the last two years the market value of pharmaceutical has increased to about US$ 355 million because of the launch of new products. According to an estimate, 3900 new generic products have been launched in the past two years.
India's top ten pharmaceutical companies have reported a record of 24.57% growth in their net profits during 2007-08 where as their bottom-line grew by 14.68% over 2006-07.
In Gujarat, the pharmaceutical industries are expected to attract investment of $1 – 2 Billion consistently till 2020.
Pharmaceutical Exports from India are expected to be around 35,000 crores this year, up 20% from last year.
This clearly shows that this sector is recession proof.
Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
Indian Pharmaceutical industry ranks 4th in terms of volume and 13th in terms of value
In value-terms, Indian pharmaceutical industry is over US$6 billion
The industry holds 8% share in global volume sales and 1% share in global value sales
Indian pharmaceutical companies meet almost 70% of country’s demand for bulk drugs
India is among the top five API producers and world’s third largest manufacturing industry
Foreign direct investment into country’s pharma industry is over US$170 million
Indian Pharmaceutical Industry has grown
at a CAGR of 13% from 2002-2007 and
is expected to grow at a CAGR
of 16% over 2007-2001 (Source : KPMG Pharma summit 2007, IBEF Pharma report)
Our Program: Program Highlights
The PG program in Pharma at the Stevens is intensive, demanding, and designed just for those special few that aspire to the highest managerial positions in the pharmaceutical industry.
The Program provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with pharmaceutical corporate that cut across disciplinary boundaries. The PGP (Pharma) serves the needs of those who aspire to achieve advanced positions in management. Students develop skills and professional networks in person within the learning community. Students learn to think strategically from best-renowned faculties and top practitioners from the Industry. Working in a dynamic learning environment, participants master the fundamentals of business; identify leadership strengths and industry trends.
A critical and integral component of our educational strategy is to help the Pharmaceutical industry with specially trained individuals without the limitations of a conventional curriculum and with abilities, attitudes and skills of a professional manager to serve effectively and efficiently in pharmaceutical industry
PGP (Pharma) helps students to gain insights into the real, complex world of modern pharmaceutical business and observe human dynamics
Substantial case inputs aimed at helping students to develop their decision making skills for modern Pharmaceutical trends.
Program Objectives
The Post Graduate Program in Pharma at Stevens Business School aligns the academic needs of students and those of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure the curriculum is innovative, relevant and responsive to industry changes. The program integrates leadership, ethics, technology management and industry perspectives which are hallmarks of the distinctive Stevens Business School.
The objectives of this course are to teach pharmaceutical management to the graduates to become the successful managers in pharmaceutical industry by applying the fundamentals of management. Stevens B-School is actively engaged in the following:
To provide a specialized, high quality education to make the students true professionals in pharmaceutical business and industry
To improve the quality, talent and skills of individuals to help them lead their lives as successful pharmaceutical management professionals
To explore the frontiers of knowledge from the industry through various aspects, as well as in collaboration with other entities in pharmaceutical business having similar goals
Course Curriculum
The PGP (Pharma) at Stevens is divided into Level 'A' and Level 'B' . Level 'A', which is 11 months in duration, is designed to teach core concepts and in-depth knowledge of General Management. After completion of Level A, students go in for Level B, which is again 11 months in duration, which will include a 8 weeks professional training at a pharmaceutical company.
LEVEL A
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
Management Process and Behaviour
Marketing Management
Managerial Economics
Financial Management
Macro Economics
Strategic Management
Accounting for Managers
Models for Decision Making
Statistics for Managers
Human Resources Management
Business Environment and Law
Business Research Method
IT for Managers
Structure of Pharmaceutical Industry
Articulate I
Legal Aspects of Pharma
LEVEL B
SEMESTER III
Marketing
Finance
HR
Consumer Behaviour & Marketing Strategy
Strategic Financial Management
Human Resource Development
Marketing Research
Indian Financial System
Performance Management
Industrial Marketing
Management of Financial Services
HRM in Knowledge Based Organization
Sales & Distribution Management
Project Financing and Management
Industrial Relations Management
Retail Marketing
Management Accounting
Employee Legislation
Integrated Marketing Communication
Banking and Insurance
Recruitment and selection
SEMESTER IV
Marketing
Finance
HR
Rural Marketing
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Organizational Development and Change
Services Marketing
Global Financial Markets
Human Resource Accounting
Customer Relationship Management
International Business Finance
Compensation Management
Global Marketing
Security Market Operations
Human Resource Information System
Brand Management
Financial Derivatives
Global HR Practices
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Strategic Marketing
Strategic Marketing
Strategic Marketing
Analysis of Financial Statement
Analysis of Financial Statement
Analysis of Financial Statement
Articulate-II
Articulate-II
Articulate-II
SPECIALIZED INPUTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Market Research
International Marketing
Drug Laws and Patent Procedures
Brand Management
Phamacology and Drug Behaviour
E-Marketing
Pharmaceutical Selling
R&D, Complainces (FDA, EPA, PCB)
* Based on the changes in Industry, understanding of Academic and Management , the course curricula is subject to change *The above mentioned Skill Development Program are Autonomous Certificate Program awarded by Stevens and are made up of two independent 11 months modules. These program are not recognized by UGC / AICTE or other state acts.
Career Prospects in Pharma
Stevens has turned a geographic advantage into top B-Schools. The greater Gujarat area is in the heart of the bio-pharma corridor – no where else will you find a greater concentration of pharmaceutical companies. The program's need is clear. Over the last decade, some of the most exciting advances in Pharmaceutical sector have been the result of the most requirements of Pharma professionals to shape the landscape of the Industry. The life-enhancing discoveries have fueled amazing growth in this multi-billion dollar global pharmaceutical industry, creating a new demand for talented, motivated individuals with a special knowledge of the pharmaceutical management.
Designed to answer this need, the PGP (Pharma) is a unique gateway to one of World's most respected and socially beneficial industries. Close to the many top pharmaceutical companies and hospitals located in India, PGP (Pharma) from Stevens B-School provides excellent job opportunities with the best Managerial Positions in the world of pharmaceuticals.
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All Rights Reserved The above mentioned Career Development Programs are Autonomous Certificate Programs awarded by Stevens and are made up of two independent 11 months modules.
These programs are not recognised by UGC / AICTE or other state acts.
An Optional parallel enrollment in a MBA degree course from a UGC/DEC recognized university is available in Distance education Mode.
