Master of Business and Science

MBS Program Details

• Why KGI's MBS Program

  The Master of Business and Science program is a two-year professional program housed within the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences. Highlights of the program include:

  • A world-class curriculum integrating industry-oriented technical courses and MBA-style business courses
  • Exposure to the biotech industry through hands-on projects sponsored by leading life science companies, concluding with a Team Master’s Project
  • Outstanding job placement rates with 100% of graduates starting jobs or going on to additional postgraduate work within six months of graduation
  • Access to a large network of more than 1,000 MBS alumni employed in industry, eager to connect with and help current students
• MBS Curriculum

  The MBS program is purpose-built to immerse students in the bioscience industries. Courses are taught by unique faculty that possess industry experience, are bioscience management experts, or are translational scientists active in the development and commercialization of biomedical innovations.

  Most classes at KGI contain industry-oriented projects, often with direct involvement of companies. All MBS students complete a paid summer internship and complete a year-long industry-sponsored capstone Team Master’s Project.

  Learn more about the curriculum

• Career Paths

  Here are the top functional areas for KGI graduates from the MBS program:

  • Consulting
  • Project management
  • Marketing / sales
  • Market analysis / competitive intelligence
  • Business development
  • Clinical / regulatory
  • Research and development
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Quality assurance
  • Supply chain
  • Bioprocessing
• Industry Events and Professional Development

  Industry are also involved in frequent campus events. These include:

  • A wide-ranging industry speaker series
  • Company recruitment events
  • Industry spotlight day workshops
  • Networking opportunities

  All MBS students also complete a professional development course run by KGI’s office of career services. The course features hands-on workshops where students can meet industry professionals to create effective resumes, learn how to successfully apply for jobs, and perfect their interviewing skills.

• Who Should Apply
  • Most MBS students come to KGI after completing an undergraduate life science oriented degree (biology, chemistry, bioengineering)
  • High-achieving students from non life science majors (psychology, economics) who have taken molecular biology and biochemistry
  • Industry experience is welcome, but not required
  • While the program has a strong bioscience industry focus, entering students do not need a background in business

  KGI has articulation agreements with more than 30 universities, helping to streamline the admissions process. Please contact KGI’s admissions team to see if your school is participating.

• Alumni Success

  We measure the success of our program by the successes of our alumni, and we are proud to share our record of achievement.

  • 90% of alumni placed in industry within six months of graduation
  • 70% of graduates earn their first job through a direct KGI connection
  • Alumni 3+ years post-graduation have an average salary of more than $150,000

  But there is more to success than just numbers. Read about our alumni and their experiences by visiting our alumni news page.