What You'll Learn
- Build knowledge in timely topics in the life sciences, such as biomedical product development, clinical trial research, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, targeted drug delivery, monoclonal antibodies, and biomaterials.
- Develop an understanding of foundational business topics necessary for success in biotechnology management, such as leadership, project management, strategy, risk, entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance.
- Gain insight into life science industry practice, including experimental or case study design, scientific data analysis, writing and communication, ethical practices, and effective collaboration.
- Understand the strategies for research and development management, business maintenance and expansion, licensing, generic versus brand-name proprietary drug business, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurship within the biotechnology and biopharma industries.
Our Community at a Glance
Join a community of biotechnology management faculty and peers and gain the skills to advance your career.
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64%
Pursued Certificate to Deepen Expertise or Advance Career
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82%
Working Full Time
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35%
Applied Certificate to ALM Degree
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100%
Would Recommend Certificate
Certificate Courses
The professional graduate certificate in Biotechnology Management requires four courses:
- Biotechnology course (choose one course from select group)
- Management course (choose one course from select group)
- Elective (choose one course from select group)
- Application of knowledge and skills course (choose one course from select group)
Search for Courses
You can browse courses by term — fall, spring, or summer — in the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.
Earning Your Certificate
To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:
- Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within three years.
Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.
I leave not only with a master’s degree and certificate, but also a business plan and the knowledge, experiences, and resources that allow me to take this idea I had and turn it into something that can help others.
Cost
Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.
| Our Tuition (2022–23 rate) | $3,100 per course ($775 per credit) |
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| Average Tuition of Peer Institutions | $5,476 per course |
| Average Total Cost | $12,400 |
