The minor in Biopharmaceutical Business provides a foundation in biopharmaceutical business and marketing practices that can be used in a variety of careers. For example, graduates may find jobs in product development, marketing and brand management in the biopharmaceutical industry or apply their knowledge to applied business areas of medical and pharmacy practice, healthcare law, healthcare finance and healthcare consulting.
Minor Requirements
Students who minor in Biopharmaceutical Business must take a minimum of six upper-division courses in BPSI and/or RXRS, totaling at least 22 units. At least 16 units of coursework must be from BPSI and do not overlap with the major, another minor or general education requirements of the undergraduate students. A maximum of 4 units can be met by taking Directed Research (BPSI 490x).
Only students with a declared major are eligible to apply. Students must be in sophomore standing and have completed a minimum of 32 USC units as an entering freshman or 16 units as an entering transfer student. Students will select coursework in consultation with an academic adviser.