Biotechnology MBA Track

The Biotechnology Track features an interdisciplinary format that leverages the research expertise and academic leadership of the Tepper School of Business, the Mellon College of Science and Heinz School of Public Policy.

The Track’s framework is unparalleled as an impressive intersection – and authentic partnership – of several disciplines throughout the university, in particular science, engineering, robotics, computer science, business management and biomedical engineering. We view biotechnology as a complex, dynamic industry that requires both breadth and depth for executives to succeed in managing regulatory, management, scientific and marketplace issues. This track prepares students for leadership in business and science. We understand the unique aspects of the biotechnology industry and have developed the Track with the objectives of effective utilization of technical and scientific expertise as well as strategic business leadership.

Who Should Apply
This track is for individuals that want to strengthen their biological sciences and pursue a career in the medical devices, pharmaceutical and health services delivery areas. The content of the track will combine with the business fundamentals to provide the necessary background for interfacing with the R&D, manufacturing and deliver facets of the biotechnology industry in organizations.

Curriculum Information
Along with the required courses, Students must also choose four to five elective courses that can be selected from biology, for a pharmaceutical focus; public policy, for a health care delivery focus; or engineering and robotics, for a medical devices focus.

Faculty Coordinators
Jonathan Jarvik
Associate Professor Biological Sciences
Mellon College of Science
jarvik@cmu.edu

Art Boni
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Director Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship
boni@andrew.cmu.edu