- Course objective: to equip pharmacists and pharmacy professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage a pharmacy business. The course will cover various aspects of pharmacy management, including business planning, finance, marketing, human resources, and quality management.
- Entry requirements: senior high school graduates, workers and healthcare professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy Management.
- Duration: three-month classroom training program; two-month industry internship or job attachment.
- Flexible timetable: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and online sessions available.
- Course structure: weeks 1 – 7 consist of lectures, group discussions, case studies; weeks 8 consists of a final project.
- Career prospects: graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to pursue advanced career prospects in the broader health sector, including opportunities with
- governmental health departments and agencies
- corporations (e.g. private insurance/pharmacy benefit management companies)
- pharmaceutical/medical device companies
- contract research organizations or health service corporations that provide biopharmaceutical and commercial outsourcing services
- entrepreneurial ventures (e.g. start-up companies).