Biotechnology, Biotechnology Business and Management Concentration, M.S.

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Biotechnology Requirements

The following courses comprise the Master of Science in Biotechnology - 36 semester hours. The semester hour value of each course appears in parentheses ( ).

Complete all of the following core courses - 18 semester hours:

BTEC 502 - Biomaterials (3 semester hours)
BTEC 508 - Omics for Life Sciences (3 semester hours)
BTEC 522 - Graduate Biotechnology Seminar (3 semester hours)
BTEC 540 - Biostatistics (3 semester hours)
BTEC 550 - Instrumentation in Biotechnology Industry (3 semester hours)
BTEC 560 - Design of Experiment (3 semester hours)

Complete the following experiential courses - 6 semester hours:

GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)
BTEC 699 - Applied Project in Biotechnology (3 semester hours)
or
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)

Biotechnology Business and Management: 12 semester hours

* Student can choose a course from any of the Master of Science programs.

BTEC 612 - Regulatory Affairs in Life Science Industries (3 semester hours)
BTEC 622 - Principles of Accounting and Finance (3 semester hours)
BTEC 634 - Healthcare Economics: Fundamentals for Providers and Biotech Professionals (3 semester hours)
BTEC 672 - Legal Affairs and Policies for Life Science Industry (3 semester hours)
BTEC 675 - Innovation and Improvisation in Research and Development (3 semester hours)
MGMT 510 - Business Strategy and Management Principles (3 semester hours)
GRAD Elective (3 semester hours) *

Recommended Sequence for the Two-Year Master of Science in Biotechnology with a Concentration in Biotechnology Business and Management

The sequence that appears below is based upon the availability of specific courses in each semester and the successful completion of course prerequisites.

First Year

Fall Semester

BTEC 502 - Biomaterials (3 semester hours)
Business & Management Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

BTEC 540 - Biostatistics (3 semester hours)
Business & Management Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

BTEC 550 - Instrumentation in Biotechnology Industry (3 semester hours)
Business & Management Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

BTEC 508 - Omics for Life Sciences (3 semester hours)
Business & Management Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

BTEC 522 - Graduate Biotechnology Seminar (3 semester hours)
GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

BTEC 560 - Design of Experiment (3 semester hours)
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)
or
BTEC 699 - Applied Project in Biotechnology (3 semester hours)