USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Name

USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Legal name

University of Southern California

Website

https://mann.usc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated) (EDAHABAC), Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy) (EDAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Clinical pharmacy training
• Health economics research
• Regulatory science programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: As a professional school within USC, the school generates revenue through tuition from its 20+ degree programs including PharmD, MS, PhD, and BS programs, as well as continuing education and certificate programs.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Faculty-directed research grants from government agencies, foundations, and industry partners. The team has directed over $18 million in grant-funded research, including a $12 million CMMI grant evaluating clinical pharmacy teams.
3. Philanthropy and Endowments: In 2022, the school received a $50 million endowment (largest naming donation for a school of pharmacy in California) from Alfred E. Mann, renamed as USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ongoing fundraising through alumni giving and development office.
4. Clinical Pharmacy Services: Revenue from USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center providing prescription medications, health education, chronic disease management, and pharmacist-led care services to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is an academic school within the University of Southern California that offers professional and graduate degree programs in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. It delivers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), multiple PhD and master's programs (including regulatory science and health economics), undergraduate degrees, and certificate programs, alongside operating clinical pharmacy services such as the USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center.

Product overview

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is a comprehensive academic institution offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs across the pharmaceutical continuum—from discovery and development to regulation and from translation to patient care and outcomes. The school operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with its core educational programs (PharmD, doctoral, master's, and undergraduate degrees) supplemented by specialized certificates (including the new Executive Sports Pharmacy Certificate), residency programs (including the new PGY-1 Geriatrics Pharmacy Residency), and clinical service outlets (USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center). Programs span doctoral degrees (PharmD, DRSc, PhDs), master's programs (13 distinct MS programs), undergraduate degrees (BS/BA in Pharmacology and Drug Development, Biopharmaceutical Sciences), graduate certificates, high school outreach programs, fellowship programs, residency programs, and continuing education. The school was ranked #1 Private Pharmacy School and offers 20+ different degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program A four-year professional Doctor of Pharmacy degree program preparing students for licensure as pharmacists, with integrated clinical rotations and experiential learning.
• Doctor of Regulatory Science (DRSc) A doctoral degree program in regulatory science, designed for professionals working in pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech regulatory affairs.
• PhD in Health Economics A doctoral research degree focused on health economics, outcomes research, and policy analysis.
• PhD in Pharmaceutical and Translational Sciences Doctoral research training in pharmaceutical and translational sciences, covering drug discovery, development, and bench-to-bedside research.
• Master's Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences Master of Science degree programs in pharmaceutical sciences and related disciplines for graduate-level training.
• Undergraduate Programs (BS/BA) Bachelor's degree programs in pharmaceutical and health sciences related fields for undergraduate students.
• Certificate Programs Standalone certificate programs for professionals seeking targeted credentials in pharmaceutical and regulatory fields.
• USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center Community-based clinical pharmacy providing patient care, compounding, and wellness services to the public while serving as an experiential training site for students.
• PGY-1 Geriatrics Pharmacy Residency Postgraduate Year 1 pharmacy residency program specializing in geriatric pharmacy practice.
• Sports Pharmacy Program Specialized training and clinical focus on sports pharmacy, addressing pharmaceutical care for athletes and active populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 Private Pharmacy School nationally
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Sports Pharmacists Network (ISPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Partnership to develop sports pharmacy as a specialty practice. ISPN, founded by Ashley Anderson (pioneer in clinical sports pharmacy and antidoping expert), is partnering with Mann School to model clinical sports pharmacy opportunities for athletic departments and training needed for pharmacists. The school aims to become a global hub for training and accrediting sports pharmacy specialists.
• USC AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Longstanding partnership supporting USC Athletics. Kari Trotter Wall, director of pharmacy at USC Pharmacy, has teamed with USC Athletics since 2004 providing vaccinations, medication management, and on-site services for every home football game. USC Athletics provides experiential opportunities for sports pharmacy training.
• To Help EveryonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for on-site clinic at USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center (South Los Angeles). To Help Everyone is a community health organization providing integrated healthcare services alongside the pharmacy.
• California Right Meds Collaborative (CRMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRMC confronts chronic disease by expanding the role of pharmacists in partnership with payers to improve medication adherence. Headed by Associate Dean Steven Chen at the USC Pharmacy and Wellness Center, this collaborative engages health plans, pharmacists, health systems and pharmacy schools in California.
• Los Angeles Jewish HealthcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary site for PGY-1 geriatrics pharmacy residency program. Largest nonprofit, single-source provider of comprehensive senior healthcare in greater Los Angeles. Residents participate in drug regimen reviews, chronic disease management protocols, and interprofessional activities in long-term care and assisted living settings.
• UCI Health SeniorHealth CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParticipating site for geriatrics residency and student rotations. Residents embedded in primary care geriatric practice focusing on geriatric assessments, chronic disease management, screening for high-risk medications and reducing polypharmacy.
• Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & EconomicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSC Mann School is affiliated with the Schaeffer Center, which develops evidence-based solutions for critical policy challenges with focus on health, economics, and social sciences. Faculty hold joint appointments and conduct collaborative research in health economics and policy.
• 32 Global USC Pharmacy PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships across 32 countries providing global research collaborations, student exchange opportunities, and alumni network support through 8 USC international offices.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Washington School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked pharmacy school with doctoral and graduate programs across pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice; competes with USC Mann for top faculty, research funding, and PharmD candidates.
• University of Florida College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school offering comparable PharmD and graduate research programs, including pharmaceutical outcomes and policy research that overlap with USC Mann's portfolio.
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school with strong doctoral and graduate programs across pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacy practice, positioning it as a direct peer for research and admissions competition.
• Ohio State University College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school with a comprehensive portfolio of PharmD, MS, and PhD programs; comparable in size and program breadth to USC Mann, including pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice.
• UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Highly-ranked pharmacy school with doctoral programs in pharmaceutical sciences and similar graduate offerings; competes with USC Mann for top faculty, grant funding, and PharmD candidates.
• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school offering PharmD, PhD, and MS programs across pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory science, and health economics, making it a close competitor for research talent and graduate students.
• Purdue University College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked pharmacy school with strong industrial pharmacy and regulatory science programs; competes directly with USC Mann for graduate students, industry partnerships, and sponsored research.
• UCSF School of Pharmacy: Consistently top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school with comparable doctoral (PharmD, PhD) and graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences and health policy; competes for faculty, research funding, and students with USC Mann.
• University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy: Large, top-ranked pharmacy school with deep graduate research programs in pharmaceutics and drug discovery; competes with USC Mann for top talent and federal research dollars.
• Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions: Premier private pharmacy school offering comparable PharmD and graduate programs; directly competes with USC Mann for private-school applicants, tuition pricing benchmarks, and Catholic/private pharmacy market share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

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