Program Overview

MBA/MS in Biotechnology Dual Degree Program

The MBA/MS in Biotechnology program is a dual degree offering that combines the fundamentals of business and biotechnology. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both fields, covering topics such as accounting, finance, regulatory and legal matters, biochemistry, biostatistics, and bioinformatics.

Overview

The program is offered jointly by the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. It is designed for students who want to become innovative managers in the biotechnology field, possessing the expertise and confidence to succeed in this industry. The program requires 76 total credits, with 36 credits for the MBA and 40 credits in Biotechnology.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the MBA/MS in Biotechnology program, students must submit their application through the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.

Program Requirements

The program consists of two main components: the MBA requirements and the Biotechnology requirements.

Biotechnology Requirements

• Core Courses (Required):
  • AS.410.603: Advanced Cell Biology (4 credits)
  • AS.410.604: Cellular Signal Transduction (4 credits)
  • AS.410.606: Emerging Applications in Biotechnology (4 credits)
  • AS.410.607: The Biotechnology Enterprise (4 credits)
• Electives (Six courses, 24 credits)
• Total Credits: 40

MBA Requirements

• Business Foundation Courses (Required):
  • BU.210.620: Accounting and Financial Reporting (2 credits)
  • BU.520.601: Business Analytics (2 credits)
  • BU.120.601: Business Communication (2 credits)
  • BU.220.620: Business Microeconomics (2 credits)
  • BU.231.620: Corporate Finance (2 credits)
  • BU.142.601: Leadership and Organizational Behavior (2 credits)
  • BU.410.620: Marketing Management (2 credits)
  • BU.121.610: Negotiation (2 credits)
  • BU.680.620: Operations Management (2 credits)
  • BU.510.601: Statistical Analysis (2 credits)
  • BU.150.620: Strategic Management (2 credits)
• Electives (14 credits)
  • Select seven 2-credit courses from any Carey courses for which students meet the pre-requisites and enrollment criteria.
• Total Credits: 36

MBA Curriculum

The MBA curriculum includes 22 credits of Business Foundations and 14 credits of MBA Electives. To reach the 54 credits required for an MBA degree, the Carey Business School will accept 18 credits from the MS Biotechnology curriculum to count toward MBA electives. Electives may be used to earn one Specialization, but earning a Specialization is not required to fulfill program requirements. Students may take any combination of elective courses that meet the credit requirement, whether they combine toward a Specialization or not.