Program Information
Our Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management (MSB) program prepares graduates to successfully navigate a career in product development, marketing, operations, and personnel management. The MSB program at Mount St. Mary’s University is a cross-disciplinary degree program designed for current workers and aspiring leaders in biotechnology who are poised for greater managerial responsibilities and are interested in advancing their careers. Graduates of this program will serve as vital links between biotechnology research and development (R&D), operations, and the process of moving products to market.
In this 36-credit program students take 8-week courses that meet one night a week from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Mount’s Frederick campus. The Mount’s dedication to teaching is evident in the MSB program where close student-faculty relationships are formed inside and outside of the classroom. This course of study offers training focused on developing advanced scientific and professional skills including: biochemistry and genetics, project management, organizational management, product development, knowledge of regulatory affairs, and an understanding of the ethical framework in which the business of biotechnology is situated.
The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management degree requires the successful completion of 36 credit hours, including a capstone project.
Program Objectives
Students who complete the MSB program will:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the fields of biotechnology and business.
- Establish a working knowledge of a variety of applied scientific knowledge and techniques, analyze complex problems in biotechnology, and apply appropriate problem solving methodologies (including design of experiments, data collection, and results analysis).
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form in formats appropriate to biotechnology and business with technologies appropriate to these fields.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the integration of functions within an enterprise and the ability to assess risk.
- Recognize and respond to the essential ethical questions in the biotechnology industry
MSB ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission into the MSB program must have a completed bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field or at least 5 years of work experience in a biology related discipline. Contact Associate Provost of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education for more details.
Candidates for admission must also satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
2.75 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
OR
Two full years of relevant work experience (résumé required)
Application Process
Applications for admission to graduate programs in science are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please plan to apply at least four weeks before a given semester begins. Questions about the application process should be submitted to frederickadmissions@msmary.edu. Applicants must submit:
Transcript(s) should be mailed to:
Biotechnology & Management Program
Mount St. Mary’s University
Assoc. Provost, Dr. Jennifer Staiger, PhD.
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
ADMISSION STATUS
Full Admit: Applicants who satisfy or will satisfy the above-stated criteria by May are granted full admission to graduate study.
Provisional Admit: A student who does not fulfill all of the admission requirements (e.g., GPA) but shows promise as a graduate student may be granted a provisional admission. This status allows the student to complete up to nine graduate credits, and full admission is awarded upon the successful completion of those nine graduate credits with a grade of “B” or better in each course.
UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite competence in business courses are described in the MBA section of this catalog. Please see MSB course descriptions for additional prerequisites.
MSB Tuition (2019-20 Academic Year)
MSB $670 per credit
Transfer of Graduate Credits
See Graduate Academic Policies
HOW TO REQUEST TRANSFER CREDIT
- Complete an application for transfer credit which can be found on the Mount’s Registrar webpage.
- Request official transcripts from the institution(s) from which you earned the credits.
- Submit an official catalog course description and/or syllabus for course(s) to the Associate Provost of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education for approval.
Degree Requirements
- Students are responsible for ensuring that all of the following graduation requirements have been satisfied:
- Completion of all undergraduate prerequisites and the 36 graduate hours required in the MSB curriculum.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the graduate program.
- Completion of a Capstone Project working with a Biotechnology company or Government Research Agency
Course Waivers
See Graduate Academic Policies
Academic Sessions
Each academic semester comprises two parts, Session I and Session II. MSB Sessions occur on a year-round basis, with six academic sessions per year. Courses are offered on an accelerated basis, meeting in the evenings from 6 - 9:30 p.m. over 8 weeks. Students must complete the program as part of a cohort.
Fall Semester: Fall I Session and Fall II Session
Spring Semester: Spring I Session and Spring II Session
Summer Semester: Summer I and Summer II Session
Due to the accelerated nature of the courses, most classes require readings or assignments to be completed before the first class meeting.
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