Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Business and Science Degree

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree is designed to prepare students to manage technical advancements and commercial applications across various fields. The program offers a concentration in Biotechnology and Genomics, which equips students with expertise in biotechnology, genomics, and proteomics, as well as essential business skills.

Program Description

The MBS Biotechnology & Genomics concentration prepares students to manage technical advancements and commercial applications across the molecular biological sciences. Through this program, students gain expertise in biotechnology, genomics and proteomics, biochemistry, cell biology, systems biology, and nanobiotechnology. This training applies to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical development, personal care, agriculture, alternative energy, environmental monitoring and restoration, and nanotechnology.

Skills Gained

Students in the Biotechnology and Genomics concentration develop the following skills:

• Understand rapidly evolving developments in structural and analytical methods.
• Apply state-of-the-art methods to advance their work.
• Use current protocols to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Apply computational tools to manage and analyze large data sets.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biotechnology and Genomics concentration can apply their knowledge in various industries, including:

• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical development
• Personal care
• Agriculture
• Alternative energy
• Environmental monitoring and restoration
• Nanotechnology Some potential job titles include:
  • Analytical Biochemist
  • Oncology Research Financial Analyst
  • Manager, Product Strategies
  • Associate Director, Contract Strategy Companies that have hired graduates of this program include:
  • AstraZeneca
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Merck & Co.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Biotechnology and Genomics concentration, applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, genomics, genetics, biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Prerequisite coursework, including:
  • Two semesters of biology
  • Two semesters of general chemistry
  • Two semesters of organic chemistry
  • One semester of calculus
  • One semester of genetics For students without laboratory experience, the following course is recommended: Molecular Genetics Laboratory.

Program Coordinators

The Biotechnology and Genomics concentration is coordinated by:

• Paul Meers
• Michael Lawton

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business and science. The specific courses and requirements for the Biotechnology and Genomics concentration are not specified in the provided context.

Testimonial

One graduate of the program, Evelyn Jui, noted: "I have a predominantly science-based educational background; this program has allowed me to learn more about the business aspect that goes into science occupations. In doing so, I feel that this program has given me a leg up in the competitive field of science."

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