Biotechnology Enterprise, Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in biotechnology enterprise has been designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals with a biotechnology background to obtain a strong foundation in the business aspects of biotechnology.  Individuals, particularly those who are working in the field of biotechnology, will improve their business competency enabling them to better manage a team or move into a more business-orientated role. 

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
BIOT 5120	Foundations in Biotechnology	3
BIOT 5219	The Biotechnology Enterprise	2
BIOT 5220	The Role of Patents in the Biotechnology Industry, Past and Future	1
BIOT 5225	Managing and Leading a Biotechnology Company	3

Elective

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one elective from the following list:		3
BIOT 5228	Planning and Executing Biotechnology Projects
ENTR 6210	Managing Operations in Early Stage Ventures
ENTR 6211	Entrepreneurship: Services and Retail Business Creation
ENTR 6212	Business Planning for New Ventures
INTB 6200	Managing the Global Enterprise
INTB 6212	Cultural Aspects of International Business
MGSC 6200	Information Analysis

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required