Biotechnology and Management, MS

Director: Jennifer Staiger, Ph.D.
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: 301-447-8387
Email: staiger @msmary.edu
Web: https://msmary.edu/academics/graduate-school/master-science-biotechnology-management.html

For questions about admissions or application completion, please contact the Division of Continuing Studies Admissions office, dcs.admissions@msmary.edu.

The Master of Science in Biotechnology and Management degree requires the successful completion of 36 credit hours, including a capstone project.

If applicant does not hold a biology or related degree, prerequisites can be completed through the Mount’s online, self-paced supplemental bridge modules designed to provide an adequate foundation in chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and genetics. These optional bridge modules are also available for those who have not taken these courses in the last several years and would like a refresher.

MSB Required Courses (27 Credits)

Refer to course descriptions for prerequisites.

MSB 510 - Protein Biochemistry Credits: (3)
MSB 515 - Immunity and Biotechnology Develop. Credits: (3)
MSB 520 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (3)
MSB 530 - Bioinformatics Credits: (3)
MSB 615 - Statistical Analysis & Expe. Design Credits: (3)
MSB 620 - Biotechnology and FDA Regulations Credits: (3)
MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research Credits: (3)
MSB 645 - Drug Discovery and Development Credits: (3)
MSB 690 - Capstone Research Credits: (2)
MSB 691 - Capstone Presentation Credits: (1)

Electives (9 credits)

Choose 3 of the following:

MBA 503 - Financial Reporting and Control Credits: (3)
MBA 505 - Strategic Marketing Credits: (3)
MBA 516 - Org. Theory & Management Practice Credits: (3)
MBA 518 - Management & Information Technology Credits: (3)
MBA 550 - Introduction to Project Management Credits: (3)
MBA 551 - Project Risk Management Credits: (3)
MBA 560 - Individual Assessment & Development Credits: (3)
MBA 561 - Underst. Systems, Culture, & Change Credits: (3)
MDATA 500 - Intro. to Data Science & the Data Science Life Cycle Credits: (3)
MDATA 510 - Data Engineering and Data Munging Credits: (3)
MSQ 501 - Biostatistics Credits: (3)
MSQ 500 - Quality Systems and Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 510 - International Regulation Credits: (3)
MSQ 520 - Quality Management Credits: (3)

Program Information

MSB Program Information

Dual Degree: Biology, B.S./Biotechnology & Management, M.S .

Dual Degree: Biochemistry, B.S./Biotechnology & Management, M.S.

Dual Degree: Biology, B.S. + Biochemistry, B.S./Biotechnology & Management, M.S.