Students of the CMR Certification Program and/or the Certification in Pharmaceutical Management Program may now have the opportunity to obtain a MBA from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) utilizing some of their CMR Institute credits. Nova Southeastern University’s Huizenga School of Business has reviewed the CMR Institute coursework and has determined that they will accept up to 12 American Council on Education (ACE) recommended graduate-level credits into their MBA in Health Services Administration program.

Says Michelle Reece, VP, CMR Institute, “The CMR Institute is pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with NOVA Southeastern University’s Huizenga School of Business—one of the most experienced universities in online and distance education. NSU’s online program will allow students to further enhance and apply the skills gained from both of our Certification Programs toward a respected MBA degree.”

Nova Southeastern University is the largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast, and it is the 8th largest independent institution nationally. The Huizenga online MBA programs provide the same quality curricula as traditional MBA programs, utilizing interactive internet-based technologies.

The MBA in Health Services Administration curriculum combines both general MBA and specific health services administration courses. The students learn to apply fundamental as well as sophisticated business concepts within the context of the healthcare industry and to manage within a multidimensional working environment. Minimal residency and some pre-requisites may be required.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website: www.cmrinstitute.org. For information about your transcript and/or planning your CMR Institute curriculum to prepare for this MBA opportunity, please call a student advisor at 800-328-2615 or email program@cmrinstitute.org.

CMR Institute and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) have created an affiliation which provides CMR Institute students the opportunity to transfer up to 12 ACE recommended graduate-level credits to the USP MBA in Pharmaceutical Business program. The curriculum is provided via on-line asynchronous Web CT courses with some scheduled sessions.

For nearly two centuries, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia has held a distinguished reputation of educating students for successful and rewarding careers in the thriving pharmaceutical, science, and health care industries. Founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in the United States, USP is where the founders of six of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world launched their futures.

“The CMR Institute is honored to partner with the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia—one of the most respected higher education institutions serving the pharmaceutical industry. This unique relationship complements and builds upon the CMR Institute’s Certification Programs, preparing students to be successful as they pursue their MBA in Pharmaceutical Business. We are delighted to be able to provide our students with this exceptional educational opportunity,” comments Jim Dutton, CMR, President, CMR Institute.

The MBA in Pharmaceutical Business program is designed for professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of four years experience, and provides students with a solid foundation in business theory and practice, detailed knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, essential management skills and training, and superior analytical and presentation skills. Pre-requisite courses and some on-site classwork may be required.

Information is now available on our website, with links to USP’s graduate program. To obtain advising regarding your coursework and preparing for this opportunity, please call a student advisor at 800-328-2615 or email program@cmrinstitute.org.