The Master in Biotechnology Management is a 13-month online program aimed at professionals who are unable to leave their places of residence and work for extended periods of time.
The Master focuses on the competencies and knowledge needed to turn the challenges of the biotech industry into growth opportunities. The program provides you with the specialized skills and knowledge to meet the demands of this complex industry.
IE Business School is internationally recognized for its innovative approach to business education and training and is reflected in the Master in Biotechnology Management. Its specialized faculty will provide you with a profound insight into the sector, and you will emerge with enhanced decision-making abilities and a shrewd understanding of the industry, giving you the confidence and tools to undertake any project in the field.
The online methodology of the program allows students from anywhere in the world and with any work or travel commitments to pursue the Master in Biotechnology Management.
IE's online methodology combines the case method with continuous team work, which promotes intense interaction and debate between students and professors alike. Your professors will take a pivotal role in guiding your development, whilst the methodology maintains your enthusiasm, interest, and commitment at every stage. You will take on a proactive role, making you the program's true protagonist.
The online campus is the focal point for the program, making the best use of internet technologies to bring you together with your fellow students and professors at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, offsetting distance and time constraints. This ubiquity creates strong and personal links among students, professors and the program directors.
Lasting 13 months the Master in Biotechnology Management is divided into 2 learning modules. The first will teach you business fundamentals and the second will focus in on the more specialist skills and knowledge needed in the biotech industry.
Each module consists of a 22 week online learning period and is framed and separated by 2 week presential periods. The first and third will take place at IE's campus in Madrid and the second in Boston, USA.
IE is renowned for its diversity with a truly international faculty and alumni from more than 100 countries across the globe. Indeed, it is amongst the most culturally-diverse business schools in the world. You will benefit greatly from this international outlook both by the cross-cultural skills that you will develop, and the international network that you will build during the Master.
Designed for the seasoned professional and the recent graduate, the Master in Biotechnology Management is limitless in scope.
Intended for
Managers in biotech related firms wanting to reinforce their competencies and their capability to create value in the biotech industry
Scientists, engineers / technicians, pharmaceutical or medical specialists seeking to undertake management positions in biotech firms.
Professionals from diverse backgrounds (financial, legal, commercial, human resources etc) seeking to enter the biotech sector or to engage biotech clients
Academic institution or public sector officials needing a deep understanding of the biotech industry.
Entrepreneurs striving to create and manage a biotech business while establishing themselves in the market.
The Master in Biotechnology Management will run in collaboration with a variety of organizations in the biotechnology industry.
Activities and projects will be developed around this network of strong industry ties that IE has nurtured since its inception, giving you the opportunity to work on assignments and discuss related issues with key managers and organizations within the industry.
These activities compliment your studies by providing you with first hand exposure to practices in the biotechnology industry, and enabling you to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the program to real-world situations, as well as providing an excellent networking opportunity.
The asynchronous, online, nature of the Master in Biotechnology Management at IE Business School provides you with the flexibility that you need to pursue a Master degree from a prestigious international business school without leaving your home, or your career behind.
The combination of case studies and teamwork with innovative online teaching methods creates a new, advanced, and culturally diverse platform for training global managers, exposing you to an international network of professional contacts in your professors, corporate collaborators, and of course, your fellow students, equipping you with the up-to-date specialized skills that you will need as you embark on your career in the biotechnology industry.
The Master in Biotechnology Management will cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the business world in relation to the biotechnology industry and facilitate an in depth examination of the various evolving issues across all areas of a company or organization operating in this field.
With your specialized knowledge that you will acquire, you will have a great advantage as you embark on your career in the industry, making you an outstanding candidate for the top positions in the burgeoning biotechnology sector.
The Master in Biotechnology Management offers the unique opportunity to be in complete control of how you manage your valuable time. IE's online methodology provides a significant advantage in terms of independence and the freedom to organize your study schedule around your work and home life. Not only are the virtual forums active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but the large majority of the course will be asynchronous (only the online conferences will be strictly scheduled) so you can participate whenever and wherever you want.
Being part of the IE community is more than just being an alumnus; it's being a part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals and ethical values. You will build up a global network of contacts with your classmates and professors; as well as benefit from the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.
The online nature of the course and the accessibility provided by the use of English means that the people attracted to the program will be from a variety of cultures and nationalities. This will not only enrich the learning experience you have with IE as a result of the extra depth of insight and experience your classmates will bring to the table, but it will also open up a new, truly international group of contacts for you.
Pursuing a specialized Master degree is an investment in your future. We choose exceptional people and train them to become the leaders of tomorrow. At IE you will gather the skills needed for you to forge a bright future in the biotechnology industry, as well as opening the door to the industry leaders through exposure to it and through IE's close links to the industry.
We seek dynamic, motivated, creative candidates with excellent academic and professional backgrounds who also offer the kind of interpersonal skills that will benefit the program. If you think that the Master in Biotechnology Management is right for you, click below to find out how to apply and finance your program.
If you have any additional queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Department by calling (+34) 915 689 610 or emailing admissions@ie.edu.
Our selection process focuses on leadership potential, strong academic ability, and personal qualities and characteristics. The Admissions Committee will consider the following:
A Bachelor degree from an accredited college/university (or a degree equivalent to 180 Eurocredits).
Demonstrated professional experience in any field
Proficiency in the English language
A complete application including all supporting documents
In order to evaluate each candidature more thoroughly, the Admission Committee may also require the GMAT/GRE/IE Admissions Test and/or the TOEFL examination.
The demanding nature of the Master in Biotechnology Management means that the large number of applications are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with the highest potential.
Candidates pay a non-refundable application fee of 120 €, to cover administrative costs.
The tuition fees for the Master in Biotechnology Management for the February 2008 intake total 27,000 € + 1,100 € (contribution to the IE Business School Foundation).
Admission is valid for two years, so the successful applicant has up to this limit to reserve place on an intake. In order to secure a place on the Master in Biotechnology Management, intake students are required to make a deposit equivalent to 20% of the total program fees (5,400 €) + the contribution to the IE Business School Foundation (1,100 €).
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13 months* Part-time* Blended Format* English* February Intake.
Program Features
Offers the students the skills, abilities, and network that are necessary in order to obtain a competitive advantage in the biotechnology industry.
Based on a network of collaborators, training activities and projects will be developed enabling participants to work and discuss issues directly with key managers and personnel.
A methodology that focuses on real business cases discussions and analysis of specialized issues.
Provides participants a strong foundation in the nucleus of core business disciplines, essential for the management of any business.
Focuses on all the key issues that constitute vital success and failure factors for companies linked to the biotech sector, with courses such as Competitive Strategy in Biotechnology, Market for Biotechnology, Interaction with external stakeholders and society, Operations and R & D, Legal Environment and Regulation and Entrepreneurship, among others.
Aimed at
The Master in Biotechnology Management is aimed at professionals who want to enhance their opportunities within the biotechnology industry or who are coming from other industries and seeking a career change into the biotechnology sector. It is also designed for participants who are unable or unwilling to leave their place of residence and work for extended periods of time.
Structure
Face to Face Periods Work on concepts and skills that require face-to-face contact with professors and fellow students. Running for two weeks each, the first and last periods take place in Madrid, with the second in Boston, USA.
Online Periods The virtual campus is the fundamental point of reference for the online activities that form a communication platform for group work and for the online sessions hosted by professors. Students participate in online forums with easy access to the comments, opinions and experiences of professors and fellow students. These online forums will be active 24 hours a day, allowing convenient time management and facilitating active participation.
The Online Experience
The online format allows students from anywhere in the world and with any working timetable or travelling requirements to attend the Master in Biotechnology Management. Based on the case method, it allows the participant to adopt a proactive attitude, thanks to a highly motivating methodology that ensures intensive communication, enthusiasm, interest, and commitment at every stage.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (or degree equivalent to 180 Eurocredits).
Professional experience in any field.
Sufficient proficiency in the English language.
Complete application with supporting documents:
Application form.
Photocopy of Passport or ID Card.
One passport-sized photo (with name on the back).
Curriculum vitae (one page).
3 essays.
Photocopies of diplomas and certificates.
Certificate of current work.
Application fee.
Interview
In order to evaluate each candidature more thoroughly, the Admissions Committee may require the GMAT/GRE/ IE Admissions Test and/or the TOEFL examination.
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