Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Administration is holistically designed to produce high-level researchers, executives, and innovators who can lead the pharmaceutical system with a focus on efficiency, ethics, and sustainability. The program's core mission to integrate knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences with management and social sciences makes it a powerful contributor to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by strengthening health systems and ensuring access to quality medicines. By training leaders in pharmaceutical policy, marketing, and supply chain management, the curriculum is a key driver for SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) within the pharmaceutical sector. The program's emphasis on consumer protection and equitable access aligns with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). As a doctoral program, it is a flagship for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and inherently promotes the collaborations essential for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is fundamentally dedicated to improving health outcomes by strengthening the entire pharmaceutical system. The curriculum provides an in-depth, research-intensive education on drug policy, pharmacoeconomics, and patient safety, directly contributing to ensuring universal access to safe, effective, and affordable essential medicines.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512702 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Marketing | Contributes to achieving universal health coverage (Target 3.8) by training experts to develop and analyze policies that ensure access to affordable essential medicines. |
| PC512703 | Pharmacoeconomics | Directly supports Target 3.8 by evaluating the cost-effectiveness of medicines, helping to ensure the efficient use of health resources. |
| PC512705 | Patient Safety and Medication Error Management | Directly supports good health by focusing on preventing medication errors and improving patient safety within the healthcare system. |
| PC512706 | Health and Pharmaceutical Consumer Protection | Aligns with ensuring healthy lives by training experts to protect consumers from unsafe health products and practices (Target 3.9). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a doctoral program, this curriculum is the epitome of quality education. It is designed to cultivate expert researchers and executives by providing advanced training in research methodologies and fostering a culture of lifelong learning, thereby contributing to the creation of new knowledge for improving pharmaceutical systems.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512700 | Advanced Research Methodology in Pharmacy Administration | Provides the core research skills that define high-quality doctoral education, equipping students for high-level employment and lifelong learning in scientific research (Target 4.3 and 4.4). |
| PC51289X | Seminar / Dissertation | These courses are capstone lifelong learning opportunities (Target 4.3) where students engage with the scientific community and conduct original research, acquiring superior technical and professional skills (Target 4.4). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The program contributes to decent work and sustainable economic growth by preparing graduates to lead and manage pharmaceutical organizations effectively. The curriculum provides the tools to improve productivity, innovate, and create high-value jobs within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512702 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Marketing | Supports economic productivity through diversification and technological upgrading (Target 8.2) by equipping leaders with the skills to navigate and shape the pharmaceutical market. |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: This program is a catalyst for innovation in the pharmaceutical industry and its supporting infrastructure. By providing advanced training in policy, marketing, and supply chain management, it enhances the capacity to develop and deliver innovative pharmaceutical products and services, promoting a resilient and sustainable industrial base.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512702 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Marketing | Enhances scientific research and innovation (Target 9.5) by focusing on the policy and market frameworks that drive pharmaceutical development. |
| PC512704 | Pharmaceutical Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Supports the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure (Target 9.1) by focusing on the effective and efficient management of the pharmaceutical supply chain. |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The program contributes to reducing health inequalities by training professionals to develop and implement equitable pharmaceutical policies. The curriculum provides the tools to analyze how policies impact access to medicines and to design systems that promote equitable health outcomes for all populations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512702 | Pharmaceutical Policy and Marketing | Directly aligns with Target 10.4 by focusing on the adoption of policies, particularly social protection policies, that progressively achieve greater equality in access to medicines. |
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionAlignment Summary: The program promotes responsible production and consumption by focusing on the efficient and ethical management of the pharmaceutical supply chain. This helps to reduce waste and ensure the sustainable management of pharmaceutical resources from production to patient use.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512704 | Pharmaceutical Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Contributes to the sustainable management and efficient use of resources (Target 12.2) by promoting efficiency and reducing waste within the pharmaceutical supply chain. |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: The program is instrumental in building strong health institutions. The curriculum equips future leaders with the skills to develop sound pharmaceutical policies, manage drug systems effectively, and ensure consumer protection. This focus on good governance is essential for creating effective, accountable, and transparent health systems.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512701 | Theory in Pharmacy Administration | Provides the foundational knowledge for leading and managing pharmaceutical organizations, which is essential for building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions (Target 16.6). |
| PC512706 | Health and Pharmaceutical Consumer Protection | Strengthens institutions by providing expertise in the regulation and oversight of health products, ensuring public accountability and safety (Target 16.6). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program's international scope and research-intensive nature foster partnerships for sustainable development. Through seminars and the dissertation process, students engage with the global scientific and public health communities, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder collaborations necessary to achieve global health goals.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| PC512891 | Seminar in Pharmacy Administration 1 | Promotes the global partnership for sustainable development (Target 17.6) by requiring students to engage with and present on international research, fostering a culture of global knowledge-sharing. |
| PC512895 | Dissertation | Represents a significant contribution to global partnerships (Target 17.16) by creating new, publishable knowledge that is shared internationally to solve critical health system and pharmaceutical challenges. |