Management of Drug Development
University of Southern CaliforniaProgram Overview
The Management of Drug Development at University of Southern California is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Management of Drug Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,761 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management of Drug Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Industrial Approaches to Drug Discovery
- Early Stage Drug Development
- Preclinical Experimental Therapeutic Drug Development
- Drug Discovery and Design
- Introduction to Drug and Food Toxicology
- Chemistry manufacturing and Controls
- Biometry Principles
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Earned bachelors degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- GRE scores of 144 Quantitative and 153 Verbal (new exam).
- International students only: TOEFL (minimum 100) or IELTS (minimum 7).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,761 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 1,761 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
private university in Los Angeles, California, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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