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Master in Biotechnology Management

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Apply to the Master in Biotechnology Management

IE's online application is the quickest and preferred method. You are able to work on your application over several sessions, reviewing it at any time. It will only become available to the Admissions Department upon submission.

You may also apply through TopApply, an official and alternative online application system to IE. To start your application follow any of the links below:

IE's Online Application

Top Apply Application

The application may be completed over several sessions using Adobe Acrobat Writer; we recommend you take your time over filling it in.

Applications can be submitted by e-mail or post along with the required supporting documentation. To apply in writing, follow the link below:

IE's PDF Application

The application form is the first point of reference for the Admissions Committee when it comes to evaluating candidates. It is therefore essential that this provide detailed information on relevant academic and professional achievements, together with interests, aspirations and motivations that could support your application. You can either apply online or in writing. In addition to this we will also require official academic transcripts of university studies, which must be translated into English or Spanish. The application must be submitted in English.

Supporting Documentation

A completed application to IE's Master in Biotechnology program consists of:

  • Completed application form in English
  • 3 Application Essays (250 - 500 words each)
  • A 1 page curriculum vitae/ resume
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)
  • Copies of any supporting documents that you feel may contribute to your application (as applicable)
  • Application fee, 120 Euros
  • Copy of current passport or Spanish ID card
  • 1 passport-size photo

Application Deadlines

IE Business School operates on a ROLLING ADMISSIONS PROCESS. As such, there is NO EXPLICIT DEADLINE for applications for a particular intake.

However, given the limited number of places in the program and the diverse student body, we recommend that candidates initiate the application process as early as possible. This is especially important if they plan on applying for a scholarship as only accepted students are eligible to apply.

It is extremely important that you manage the timing of your application carefully and submit a complete application.

Personal Interview

Once the application form has been assessed, candidates may be called to interview, which may be take place, at an admissions event, or by phone should they be unable to see us in person. We do, however, recommend the interview be conducted in person as it is an integral part of the admissions process.

The interview examines the data provided in the application in greater detail and determines whether the candidate's profile will stand him or her in good stead for the content and demands of the program.

Following the interview, each application will be subject to a final review by the Admissions Committee, evaluating all aspects of each candidate as a whole. Candidates will be notified of the Committee's decision after this final review.

Admission is valid for two years and is granted to candidates on the basis that IE Business School considers that they have the right profile to achieve success in the Master in Biotechnology Management program.

Admission does not automatically guarantee a place within the next intake. In order to secure a place within a specific intake, the place reservation must be made. Please refer to the Place Reservation section within Payment Information for more details.

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Master in Biotechnology Management

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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