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The Master’s in Biotechnology Management focuses on how modern biotechnology management is performed and surveys the scientific, ethical, and societal contexts.

The program is designed to appeal to students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science, or a related discipline, and have little/no work experience in Biotechnology.

Overall, the main objectives of the Master’s in Biotechnology Management are to provide students with insight into the latest biotechnology theories, discoveries, and laboratory techniques, while also developing managerial competencies and a practical foundation in the biotechnology industry. As a result, the program is designed to enhance their competitiveness for employment, in a variety of biotechnology-related industries, whether in private, public, or non-profit organizations.

A significant benefit of this program combination is that you can earn both credentials in five semesters!

Program Structure

The Master’s in Biotechnology management is a unique program at York University where students earn both a Master's in Biotechnology Management and a Graduate Diploma in Management within 20 months (5 semesters). The program is structured to develop knowledge and skills in biotechnology and management during the first two semesters. Students then extend their knowledge and skills in subsequent semesters through a paid work placement(s) and an experiential biotechnology management capstone. The course load in semesters 3, 4, & 5 are kept to a minimum so that students can focus on their work-term placement(s) and build interactions with industry and potential employers.

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Master’s in Biotechnology Management

Graduate Courses in Biotechnology
5 courses x 3.0 credits
Biotech / Management Capstone
3.0 credit
Graduate Courses in Management
8 courses x 1.5 credits
Work
Placement /
Internship
Up to 12 months

1. Describe the fundamental role of biotechnology in science within a management context.

2. Analyze the potential limitations, and/or ethical, political, or social implications of relevant Biotechnology practices, their alternatives, as well as industry developments and trends.

3. Recognize major fields of management and key theories informing management decisions and apply them to advance organizational goals.

4. Analyze the Canadian biotechnology drug and development process, standard operating procedures, regulations, clinical trials, packaging and labeling, regulatory compliance, good manufacturing practice, and clinical research.

5. Integrate management competencies within the biotechnology industry setting

6. Implement the latest laboratory techniques in biotechnology including practical laboratory skills, experimental procedures, and analysis.

7. Apply practical statistics and data analysis using R to biotechnology data sets.

8. Propose solutions and implementation plans for biotechnology case studies.

9. Communicate clearly and effectively through written articles, reports, oral presentations, business documents, online platforms, and interviews with varied audiences.

10. Employ appropriate strategies to work independently and in diverse teams.

11. Demonstrate initiative in new working environments relevant to Biotechnology management.

12. Demonstrate academic integrity, ethical practice, personal responsibility, limitations of one’s knowledge, and accountability in biotechnology management.

Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

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The Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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