Master in Biomedical Business Management

Program Overview

The Master in Biomedical Business Management is a 2-semester program designed for recent graduates seeking careers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. It includes paid internships, project management training, and a focus on the commercialization of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. With a high job placement rate (93%), the program equips students with the knowledge and skills for successful employment in the biomedical sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Biomedical Business Management is a 2-semester, 60 ECTS credit program costing €8,700 (€145/ECTS) plus a €494 enrollment fee (prices for the 2024-2025 academic year). It's designed for recent graduates and young professionals aiming for careers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. The program includes paid internships, with 93% of students securing jobs at their internship companies. The program aims to provide the theoretical framework to understand the rise of the new hybrid biomedical company model, equip students with practical knowledge to execute business development plans across various departments, introduce students to advancements in clinical trials, regulation, management, and development, and enable students to understand the commercialization process of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Further objectives include economic planning of development costs, understanding industry language, developing negotiation skills, and project management capabilities. The program emphasizes a high level of practical content, with theoretical training in the afternoons and paid internships in the mornings, allowing students to recover part of their tuition investment (minimum 50% credit guarantee). The program director, Luis Ruiz Ávila, highlights the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the Catalan biomedical sector, acquire experience, and network with prominent individuals. The program's goal is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job placement. The program is taught in Spanish with some sessions in English and includes internships in internationally renowned companies. Synergies exist with other health-related master's programs at the university, such as the Master's in Health Management and the Master's in Biomedical Research, through joint sessions and exercises.

Outline:

The curriculum includes the following modules (2024-2025):

• Acceso al Mercado, Finanzas y Marketing: (Annual, 4 ECTS, OB) Market Access, Finance, and Marketing.
• Capacidades Transversales: Gestión de Proyectos, Negociación y Comunicación: (Annual, 4 ECTS, OB) Transversal Skills: Project Management, Negotiation, and Communication.
• Desarrollo de Moléculas y Dispositivos Médicos: (Annual, 6 ECTS, OB) Development of Molecules and Medical Devices.
• Estrategia y Operaciones: (Annual, 3 ECTS, OB) Strategy and Operations.
• Introducción a la Industria Biomédica: (Annual, 4 ECTS, OB) Introduction to the Biomedical Industry.
• Propiedad Intelectual, Transferencia de Tecnología y Aspectos Regulatorios: (Annual, 3 ECTS, OB) Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Regulatory Aspects.
• Prácticas Externas: (Annual, 30 ECTS, PR) External Internships.
• Trabajo Fin de Máster: (Annual, 6 ECTS, TF) Master's Thesis.
(OB indicates Obligatory Basic subject, PR indicates Practices, TF indicates Final Master's Thesis).

Teaching:

The program uses a blended learning approach, with in-person theoretical classes in the afternoons and some online presentations by recognized biomedical professionals. The internships are conducted in the mornings at collaborating companies. The faculty includes: Oriol De Solà-Morales Serra, Maria Fernández Albizuri, Marta Guardiola García, Sara Hernández Ortega, Iolanda Marchueta Hereu, Santiago Marfà Bruix, Luis Antonio Ruiz Ávila, Ignacio Sahún Abizanda, and Bernabé Zea Checa.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. The high rate of job placement (93% in the same company as their internship) suggests strong career outcomes. The program provides practical experience through paid internships in leading national and international companies in the biomedical and biotechnological sectors.

Other:

The program has a limited number of places (20). It is held on the Barcelona campus. The program includes paid internships that allow students to gain the necessary experience to integrate into the labor market and recover all or part of the investment in the program. International aspects include Spanish language instruction with some English sessions, internships in internationally prestigious companies, and international networking opportunities. The program facilitates synergies with other master's programs in health at the university.