Biotechnology and Management with Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, MS

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The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management degree with Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate requires the successful completion of 39 credit hours, including a capstone project.

Project Management is one of the top ten technology skills in demand and an area in which companies are currently hiring, even in the current economy. Evolving trends show an increased demand for quality products and services, requiring a disciplined approach to managing projects. Federal agencies are increasingly specifying in Requests for Proposals that organizations have certified project managers on their staff. This post-baccalaureate certificate program will help to prepare you for the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional exam. All Project Management certificate courses are offered as a cohort at the Frederick Campus.

MSB Required Courses (24 Credits)

Refer to course descriptions for prerequisites.

MSB 510 - Protein Biochemistry Credits: (3)
MSB 520 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (3)
MSB 530 - Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
MSB 615 - Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis in Biotechnology Credits: (3)
MSB 620 - Biotechnology and FDA Regulations Credits: (3)
MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research Credits: (3)
MSB 645 - Drug Discovery - Molecular Targets & Product Development Credits: (3)
MSB 690 - Capstone Research Credits: (2)
MSB 691 - Capstone Presentation Credits: (1)

MSB Electives (6 Credits)

MBA 550 and MBA 551 in the Project Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (below) fulfill the MSB elective requirement.

Project Management Requirements

15 Credits:

MBA 550 - Introduction to Project Management Credits: (3)
MBA 551 - Project Risk Management Credits: (3)
MBA 552 - Project Leadership Credits: (3)
MBA 555 - Project Portfolios Credits: (3)
MBA 558 - Directed Study Credits: (3)

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