Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Bioscience Management (CBM) is a part-time 9-credit online program for working professionals that can be completed in 9-18 months. After completing the program, participants will have an insider’s knowledge of business dynamics within the bioscience industry.

Why Choose Keck Graduate Institute?

KGI is a professional school dedicated to educating scientists for careers in industry. KGI has developed a wide portfolio of professional courses aimed at life science professionals, including extensive offerings in the management of bioscience companies.

Who Should Apply

• Scientists interested in pursuing careers in the bioscience industry
• Those who want to learn about the process for commercial development of new therapies
• Industry professionals who want to move into a management position

What You'll Gain

Students participate in highly interactive MBA-level management courses that focus directly on the unique challenges faced by firms in the bioscience industry. Topics and skills include:

• Explore bioscience industry dynamics emphasizing commercialization and entrepreneurship
• Identify, interpret, and analyze common financial statements
• Utilize reported financial accounting information to evaluate company performance and health
• Understand corporate finance framework for the valuation, market efficiency, and portfolio theory
• Learn how capital markets affect business model choices to generate a competitive edge
• Develop skills for effective teamwork between research, technical, and business employees

Program Details

Format

Online Asynchronous with Synchronous Components

Next Start Date

August 2025

Duration

9-18 Months

Cost

• $1,070 per credit
• Degree total 9 credits $9,630
• 100% of students who enrolled in 2024 received scholarship support

Program Course Overview

Complete an individual course or all three to earn the certificate. Class offerings per term are listed below.

Certificate Course Descriptions

Fall Term

• BUS 5000 Introduction to Bioscience Industries (3 credits)

Spring Term

• BUS 5110 Corporate Finance (3 credits)
• BUS 5300 Competitive Strategy (3 credits)

Program Requirements

Eligibility

• Earned bachelor degree by the start of the program (science major recommended)
• Work experience in applied life science or additional education

Admission Requirements

• Completed online application
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Admission interview
• No application or enrollment fees.

Application Review

The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and senior administrators who will thoroughly and conscientiously review each application. Applications will be considered in the context of the total applicant pool, as well as in relationship to our general admissions standards. We do not use arbitrary grade point or test score cutoffs.

All admissions decisions are final for the academic year in which they are rendered.