Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Business and Science Degree

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree is designed to prepare students for careers at the intersection of science, business, and healthcare. The program offers a concentration in Drug Discovery and Development, which equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in pharmaceutical innovation.

Program Overview

The MBS Drug Discovery & Development concentration prepares students to excel in pharmaceutical innovation. Students gain expertise in drug development, regulatory affairs, drug discovery, and clinical trial management, learning the full process from concept to market. Alongside technical training, this online program builds essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Benefits of the Online Learning Experience

The online learning experience offers several benefits, including:

• Access to online networking and professional events
• Hotel accommodations covered for in-person events if you live 150+ miles away
• Virtual academic advising and executive coaching

Skills Gained

Graduates of the program gain expertise in:

• Pharmaceutical science and core business fundamentals
• The commercialization process, from concept to market
• Best practices in product development
• Leadership and communication skills for clinical research, trials, regulatory agencies, and pharma marketing

Career Opportunities

There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Drug Discovery and Development. Some potential job titles include:

• Senior Global Trial Manager
• Preclinical and Nonclinical Study Manager
• Biomarker Operations Lead
• Human Subjects Protection Analyst
• and more! Some companies that hire graduates of the program include:
• Bayer
• Merck & Co.
• Eli Lilly and company
• Bristol Myers Squibb
• and more!

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a health-related field. Prerequisite coursework includes:

• Two semesters of biology
• Two semesters of chemistry
• Two semesters of organic chemistry
• Courses/background in physiology, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry Professional experience is also considered as part of the application process, with one to two years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech industry preferred.

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business and science. The program includes coursework in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as technical training in drug development, regulatory affairs, drug discovery, and clinical trial management.