Professional and Continuing Education

Master of Biotechnology Management
MBM

Customize Your Education

Keck Graduate Institute’s (KGI) MBM program curriculum comprises stackable certifications in biotech management, regulatory affairs, healthcare economics, supply chain operations, and more, so you can specialize your expertise.

Learn from Industry Experts

KGI’s faculty are biotech leaders, bringing real-world insight and decades of experience to enrich your education.

Flexible Scheduling

With a 100% online asynchronous format and part-time enrollment, our MBM program ensures you can pursue your career goals without compromising your schedule.

About KGI’s MBM Program

Dive into an interdisciplinary education that transforms your career by earning your Master of Biotechnology Management degree online at Keck Graduate Institute. Our MBM program helps you level up your skills by integrating MBA-level courses with the nuances of bioscience industries.

Designed for working professionals, our program offers:

  • A highly flexible 100% online format.
  • Courses that enable asynchronous learning and part-time enrollment, so you can progress toward your degree at a pace that works for you.
  • Career-focused training that expands your industry knowledge and cultivates essential managerial skills.
  • A supportive community of biotech innovators.

What You'll Learn

Ignite your growth as a biotech leader at KGI. Our Master of Biotechnology Management program builds upon your background in the bioscience industry and helps you advance your skill set through rigorous coursework, real-world experience, and a community dedicated to your success.

Our MBM curriculum offers MBA-level expertise tailored to the bioscience landscape. Through this unique focus, you gain an advanced understanding of bioscience management, corporate finance, and competitive strategy, supporting your professional growth. Depending on which certificates you pursue, you also gain specialized skills to navigate regulatory processes, healthcare economics, supply chain management within the biotech sphere, innovating medical device development, and more.

Bioscience industries are diverse and rapidly changing. That’s why we designed our program to offer maximum customization so you can tailor your education and skills development to align with your long-term goals.

To graduate from the MBM program, you must complete at least two specialty certificates. Each year, we offer a few different six-credit certificates on rotation, which include:

  • Healthcare Economics
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Medical Device Development Engineering
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Supply Chain and Operations

At the end of your program, you complete a custom capstone project, bringing your learning full circle. Whether you are embarking on a strategic consulting project for a bioscience company or sketching out a business plan for a new venture, your capstone project is tailored to your interests and demonstrates your hard-earned expertise.

Explore these specialized learning opportunities by reviewing our certificate course descriptions.

As a career-focused graduate program, the master’s in biotechnology management degree aims to equip you with cutting-edge skills that set you apart and strong management expertise to help you lead.

Upon completing the MBM program, you graduate with an advanced understanding of:

  • Core business analysis and management strategies.
  • The business, research, development, regulatory, production, and management functions of the bioscience industry.
  • The translation of basic science and engineering discoveries into products and processes that benefit society.
  • Effective communication so that you can excel in a bioscience industry environment.

Careers in Biotechnology Management

Establish yourself as a front-runner by earning your master’s in biotechnology management from KGI. Your strategic business insights, management methods, and applied knowledge of implementing them within the bioscience field equip you for high-level leadership positions. With this specialized expertise, you can make a lasting impact in the industry, driving innovation and promoting health and well-being worldwide.

How to Apply to the Online MBM Program

Opportunity awaits at KGI. Start tapping into your potential by applying to our Master of Biotechnology Management program. To position yourself as a competitive candidate, we recommend submitting your application by the priority deadline of December 8. After that, we utilize rolling admissions.

When applying, you must include:

  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Résumé
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or iTEP is required for international students)

After you submit your online application, our team will carefully review your materials. We'll then contact you to schedule an admissions interview, where we can get to know you better and discuss your academic and career goals.

Our Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and senior administrators who thoroughly review each application. We consider your application in the context of the total applicant pool and in relation to our general admissions standards. We do not use arbitrary GPAs or test score cutoffs.

All admissions decisions are final for the academic year in which they are rendered.

Applying from outside the U.S.? Learn more about our international admissions process.

Admissions Eligibility

To be considered for admission into the Master of Biotechnology Management program, you must:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree by the start of the program (we recommend a science major)
  • Have academic or professional experience in applied life science

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Dr. Angelika Niemz.

Financing Your MBM Degree

Pursuing a graduate education is a big investment, and we’re here to help you invest wisely. To ensure you have all the information you need, we provide personalized guidance and holistic financial aid resources. Whether you’re exploring scholarships, federal aid, or other funding options, we’ll support you throughout the process.

Financing Your Studies

Join KGI’s Community of Biotechnology Leaders

The online Master of Biotechnology Management at Keck Graduate Institute delivers a high-impact education with a flexible format, empowering you to reach your fullest potential. With our customizable curriculum and the support of our expert faculty members, you can enhance your professional skills, deepen your specialized knowledge, and emerge as a leader.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today to kick-start your journey at Keck Graduate Institute.

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Master’s in Biotech Management Curriculum

The 30-credit curriculum comprises stackable specialty certificates, giving you the flexibility to study the disciplines that interest you most. During the MBM program, you’ll complete:

Certificate of Bioscience Management
9 credits

  • BUS 5000 Introduction to Bioscience Industries (3 credits)
  • BUS 5110 Corporate Finance (3 credits)
  • BUS 5300 Competitive Strategy (3 credits)

Two Specialty Certificates
12 credits

Completion of at least two specialty certificates is required. Each certificate is six credits. A few different specialty certificates will be offered each year.

(Healthcare Economics • Regulatory Affairs • Innovation • Leadership • MDD Engineering • Supply Chain and Operations • Marketing)

Elective Completion
6 credits

Capstone – Last Course
3 credits

Program Faculty and Staff