Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

A successful biotechnology enterprise requires professionals with rigorous training in science and the ability to navigate the complexities of biotechnology commercialization. This program combines both to help build the biotechnology workforce of tomorrow. It is intended for biotechnology professionals who seek a career beyond the lab bench in an existing private enterprise or government organization or for those who seek to start a new biotechnology enterprise.

Designed for working adults, this program is primarily delivered in an online format and taught by faculty that work in the industry (both private enterprise and government). The curriculum is designed to prepare the next generation of interdisciplinary professionals to address current and future challenges in the biotechnology industry.

Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship requires an undergraduate degree in the life sciences or engineering from a four-year college, with a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must provide:

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Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins.
Program-Specific Prerequisite Courses:
- One semester of biochemistry
- One semester of cell biology

Program Requirements

Students in the Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship program must complete ten courses:

Six required core courses
One customizable core course
Three electives chosen from the Center for Biotechnology Education courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses - Required:		24
AS.410.607	The Biotechnology Enterprise
AS.410.627	Translational Biotechnology: From Intellectual Property to Licensing
AS.410.644	Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology
AS.410.680	Finance for Biotechnology
AS.410.687	Ethical,Legal & Regulatory Aspects of the Biotechnology Enterprise
AS.410.804	Practicum in Biotechnology Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Core Course - Customizable		4
Select one of the following:
AS.410.643	Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals
AS.410.689	Leading Change in Biotechnology
Electives (three required)		12
Total Credits		40

Concentration (optional)

Students wishing to focus on a specialized discipline within the Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship may enroll in the legal/regulatory concentration after being accepted into the program.

Legal/Regulatory Concentration

In addition to the seven core courses, degree candidates must complete any three of these courses:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Electives
Select three of the following:		12
AS.410.648	Clinical Trial Design and Conduct
AS.410.651	Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics
AS.410.673	Biological Processes in Regulatory Affairs
AS.410.676	Food And Drug Law
AS.410.683	Introduction to cGMP Compliance
AS.410.684	Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Total Credits		12

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Apply leadership strategies that leverage the interdisciplinary nature of the biotechnology industry in the areas of business, science, and regulation
Construct business plans incorporating business, science, and regulatory components to assess innovative life science technologies
Apply specialized financial acumen to create sound financial funding strategies for the life science industry
Defend a business strategy for a company in the life science industry
Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientifically, both orally and in writing
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in a diverse group to achieve an objective