University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Designed to further the educational and career opportunities of healthcare representatives and managers, an educational alliance has been formed by CMR Institute and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) to offer two online master's degree programs:

Master of Science in Health Systems - designed for sales representatives and managers who would benefit from acquiring management skills. The MHS program builds upon the knowledge, concepts, and skills acquired in the Advanced Medical Representative Program (formerly CMR Certification) and the Advanced Sales Management Program (formerly CPM Certification).

Master of Science in Health Sciences - designed for sales representatives and managers who would benefit from developing advanced skills in accessing, evaluating, synthesizing and communicating biomedical knowledge. The MSHS program builds upon the knowledge, concepts, and skills acquired in the Advanced Medical Representative Program (formerly CMR Certification) and the Advanced Sales Management Program (formerly CPM Certification).

Both programs offer curricula that provide flexible, creative, and diverse opportunities to earn the master's degree. All courses are offered over the Internet, and coursework and course projects have been designed to apply directly to the work environment.

Coupled with the innovative learning strategies and flexible curriculum of CMR Institute, UMDNJ's School of Health Related Professions is led by a faculty whose vision is to offer cutting-edge educational programs that utilize participative, collaborative, and applied problem-solving strategies to advance the academic preparation and professional experience of students. The faculty have been teaching on the Internet since the mid 1990s and lead the University in the number of courses and programs they offer online.

Students participating in the UMDMJ-SHRP program will have the opportunity to:

Apply up to 15 credits earned for graduate-level, ACE-approved CMR Institute courses toward a master's degree Gain advance standing in one of two UMDNJ-SHRP online master's degree programs Receive credit for significant, non-collegiate learning experiences through the UMDNJ-SHRP portfolio assessment program Complete all UMDNJ courses over the Internet Participate in flexible programming and diverse opportunities to earn a master's degree Apply coursework and course projects directly to the work environment Pay in-state tuition, even if not a resident of New Jersey Realize significant tuition savings because of the educational alliance between CMR Institute and UMDNJ-SHRP Earn a degree from the largest fully accredited health sciences university of its kind in the nation

The following courses will be considered for transfer to the Master of Science in Health Systems degree program:

Course Title	Courses Accepted for Transfer within the Master of Health Systems Degree Program	Graduate Credit Recommendation
21st Century Physician	BUS-5451	2
Business Ethics in the Biopharmaceutical Industry	MGT-5441	3
Strategies and Tools for Sales Effectiveness	BUS-5424	2
The Evolving Healthcare Community	BUS-5402	2
The Managed Healthcare Market	BUS-5301	2
Outcomes: Measurement, Management, and Marketing	BUS-5442	2
Pharmaceutical Marketing	MGT-5401	2

 

The following courses will be considered for transfer to the Master of Science in Health Sciences degree program:

Course Title	Courses Accepted for Transfer within the Master of Health Sciences Degree Program	Graduate Credit Recommendation
Diabetes: Approaches in Disease Management	DSM-5402	3
The Evolving Healthcare Community	BUS-5402	2
Focus on Pain Management	DSM-5422	2
Impact of Drug Resistance on Antibiotic Therapy	DSM-5424	3
Nutrition: Wellness and Disease	DSM-5421	3
Outcomes: Measurement, Management, and Marketing	BUS-5442	2

In 2006, the ACE recommended new credit values for CMR Institute coursework. Courses completed and/or registered for prior to 9/2006 will have previous credit values recognized, provided the examination was not passed more than five years ago and provided that the examination was passed with an 80% or better score. After 9/2006, to obtain graduate credit, CMRI students must register in the graduate level version of the course, complete the evaluative requirements and pass the final examination with an 80% or better score. Please contact the Institute for advising if you completed and/or registered for a course prior to 9/2006. 

To Learn More

For transcript evaluation and planning, please contact CMR Institute by sending an email to program@cmrinstitute.org or telephone 800-328-2615.

For program information and/or application information, please contact
UMDNJ by sending an email to MHS-CMRI@umdnj.edu or telephone 856-566-7187.

The link below provides access to a document in a pdf format which may answer some of your initial questions about this program.

Frequently Asked Questions About the UMDNJ Master's Degree Programs