Program Overview

The CBM is a part-time 9-credit online program for working professionals that can be completed in 9-18 months. After completing the program, participants will have an insider’s knowledge of business dynamics within the bioscience industry.

Why Choose Keck Graduate Institute?

KGI is a professional school dedicated to educating scientists for careers in industry. KGI has developed a wide portfolio of professional courses aimed at life science professionals, including extensive offerings in the management of bioscience companies.

Who Should Apply

Scientists interested in pursuing careers in the bioscience industry, want to learn about the process for commercial development of new therapies, or industry professionals who want to move into a management position.

What You’ll Gain

Students participate in highly interactive MBA-level management courses that focus directly on the unique challenges faced by firms in the bioscience industry. Topics and skills include:

  • Explore bioscience industry dynamics emphasizing commercialization and entrepreneurship
  • Identify, interpret, and analyze common financial statements
  • Utilize reported financial accounting information to evaluate company performance and health
  • Understand corporate finance framework for the valuation, market efficiency, and portfolio theory
  • Learn how capital markets affect business model choices to generate a competitive edge
  • Develop skills for effective teamwork between research, technical, and business employees

Program Course Overview

Complete an individual course or all four to earn the certificate. Class offerings per term are listed below.

Program Requirements

Student Testimonial

“Thanks to the CBM training, I was able to earn significantly more interviews than the traditional PhD candidate. This allowed me to have a real choice in deciding where I wanted to work and eventually land, what I believe, is close to a dream job situation.”
 
 
Alexander Duncan
Biotechnology Equity Research Associate, Piper Jaffray
Certificate in Bioscience Management, ’17

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