Program Overview

Master of Science in Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Biotechnology is a professional science master's program that integrates advanced, hands-on training in laboratory-based biotechnologies with MBA-level business courses from the College of Business.

Integrating Business and Science

The program provides students with an essential understanding of the biotechnology corporate environment and its current trends through a professional identity building experience. It develops students into integrated thinkers ready for the fast-paced biotech industry.

Program Details

• Prepares highly motivated students for successful biotechnology careers immediately after graduation.
• Provides an essential understanding of the biotechnology corporate environment and its current trends through a professional identity building experience.
• Develops students into integrated thinkers ready for the fast-paced biotech industry.

The Two-Year Formal Degree Program

The Department of Biotechnological Sciences is highly regarded in the Silicon Valley for providing outstanding laboratory-based training, and the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business programs have been accredited by the prestigious AACSB International (Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), an achievement earned by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.

Colleges

The program is associated with the following colleges:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Human Sciences
• Information, Data and Society
• Humanities and the Arts
• Professional Education
• Science
• Social Sciences

Program Structure

The program includes:

• Advanced, hands-on training in laboratory-based biotechnologies
• MBA-level business courses from the College of Business
• A professional identity building experience
• Integrated thinking development for the fast-paced biotech industry