HENRY E. RIGGS SCHOOL OF APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Master of Business and Science in Biotechnology
MBS
Program Details
Start Term
Fall
Deadline
Rolling Admissions Thereafter
Hands-on MBS Learning
The world-class MBS curriculum combines technical knowledge and business acumen in small, highly interactive classes.
Biotechnology Industry Connection
Students work closely through company-sponsored projects and faculty with strong ties to the field.
KGI's MBS Job Placement
Over 90% of graduates land jobs in the biotechnology and business industry within 6 months
Learn more about the program and what types of careers you can expect in our MBS guide. Get the Guide.
KGI’s two-year MBS program prepares graduates for exciting careers in the bioscience industries. The program integrates graduate level courses in science and bioscience management. Students have opportunities to work with biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare companies, preparing them for influential careers and leadership positions in industry.
About the Master of Business and Science in Biotechnology Program
The MBS is a two-year residential program that integrates interdisciplinary instruction in translational science, business, and regulatory affairs. The program emphasizes industry experiences throughout the curriculum, both within courses and directly.
What Can You Do With An MBS Degree?
Your Master of Business and Science in Biotechnology degree offers the competencies and strategic-thinking skills needed to pursue roles in several areas of biotech, regulatory affairs, data analytics, and many more areas. Explore the careers and salary information that many of our graduates continue into after obtaining their KGI MBS degree.
90%
Alumni placed in industry within six months of graduation
$185K
Average Salary Post Graduation
*Known initial placements as reported by LinkedIn. Excludes 11% of students seeking additional graduates degrees such as MD, DO, PhD
**Includes business analyst, strategy, finance, entrepreneur.
Program Faculty and Staff
Steven Casper
Henry E. Riggs Professor of Management, Program Director (MBS), Professor of Management
View Profile
Larry Davis
Professor of Practice in Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
Derick Han
Keck Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
View Profile
Anna Hickerson
Henry E. Riggs Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Program Director (MSMDE), Associate Professor
View Profile
Joshua Morris
Joe & Vi Jacobs Professor of Ethics, Associate Vice Provost
Maxim Polonsky
Henry E. Riggs Professor of Business and Bioscience Ethics, Assistant Professor of Marketing
View Profile
Christina Stickles
Administrative Coordinator
Team Master's Project | TMP
Few other schools offer students the real world practice KGI students gain during the TMP, in which teams of three to-five students work with sponsoring companies in a year-long consulting assignment to solve real problems. Students form interdisciplinary teams and work with faculty, business, and industry advisors to perform contract research. The projects include both business and technical aspects. Student teams create budgets, develop timelines, and describe deliverables. At the end of the academic year, they present a report of their work at the company and KGI.
MBS Program Overview
Year 1
- Bioscience business courses in strategy, corporate finance, bioscience industry dynamics, and data analytics.
- Translational science courses in drug discovery and development, bioprocessing, medical devices, and medical diagnostics.
- Professional development course including skills workshops and industry talks.
Summer
- Real-world experience during required industry internship
- Launching point into future careers
Year 2
Industry experience through the Team Master’s Project. Focused studies through one of four career-oriented concentrations:
- Biotech Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Regulatory Affairs
- Data Analytics
How to Apply
- Completed online application
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, iTEP)
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Admission interview
Admitted students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable enrollment fee to hold their spot in the program.