advanced.jhu.edu/biotechenterprise
The Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise is designed to complement students' pre-existing scientific knowledge to help them bring scientific discoveries to the wider public. Students will gain a solid understanding of the enterprise and entrepreneurial skills needed in a successful biotechnology enterprise.
This certificate consists of five graduate-level courses and is a flexible option for working professionals looking to enhance their skill set.
Admissions Criteria for all Advanced Academic Programs
Program Specific Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university. A bachelor’s degree in the life sciences is recommended.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses - Customizable | ||
Select two of the following: | 8 | |
Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals | ||
Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology | ||
Finance for Biotechnology 1 | ||
Electives | ||
Select three of the following: | 12 | |
Proseminar in Biotechnology | ||
Translational Biotechnology: From Intellectual Property to Licensing 1 | ||
Bioethics | ||
Economic Dynamics of Change in Biotechnology | ||
Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals | ||
Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology | ||
Biostatistics 1 | ||
Creating a Biotechnology Enterprise | ||
Research Ethics | ||
Introduction to Regulatory Affairs | ||
Legal Aspects of Biotechnology | ||
Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics 1 | ||
Bioscience Communication | ||
Technology Transfer & Commercialization | ||
Ethical,Legal & Regulatory Aspects of the Biotechnology Enterprise | ||
Project Management in Biotechnology | ||
Leading Change in Biotechnology | ||
Strategic Planning for the Biotechnology Enterprise | ||
Social Entrepreneurship in BioScience | ||
Managing Innovation in the Life Sciences | ||
Funding a New Venture | ||
Grants and Federal Funding for Biotechnology Enterprises | ||
Total Credits | 20 |
- 1
Also counts as science elective
See course requirements in the Center for Biotechnology Education.