The Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology is ideal for students who want to prepare for careers in a variety of industries that use bioprocesses, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology. The program is also designed to provide opportunities for professionals working in these industries to get the training they may need to advance in their careers. The program includes a balanced combination of bioscience, engineering, and business courses, appropriate for students with either a science or engineering background. The program culminates with an internship experience at a partnering organization, company, government entity, or non-profit, where the student puts into practice their bioscience, engineering, and business training.
The PSM in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology is an affiliated Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree. Affiliation is administered by the Commission on Affiliation of PSM Programs (formerly named PSM National Office) to ensure a strong and distinctive PSM brand. The PSM is designed for students who are seeking a graduate degree in science or mathematics and understand the need for developing workplace skills valued by top employers.
Effective Fall 2019
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BC 411 | Physical Biochemistry | 4 |
| BC 563 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| BUS 500 | Foundations for Business Impact | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 4 |
| BC 571 | Quantitative Biochemistry | 1 |
| BUS 601 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 2 |
| Select a 3-credit technical elective from: | 3 | |
| Cell and Tissue Engineering | ||
| Biomolecular Engineering/Synthetic Biology | ||
| Biobased Fuels, Energy, and Chemicals | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS 614 | Accounting Concepts | 2 |
| BUS 620 | Leadership and Teams | 2 |
| CBE 504/BIOM 504 | Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
| CBE 505 | Biochemical Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CBE 522/BIOM 522 | Bioseparation Processes | 3 |
| Select a 2-credit business elective from: | 2 | |
| Managing Human Capital | ||
| Financial Principles and Practice | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CBE 687 | Internship | 7 |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 40 | |
A minimum of 40 credits are required to complete this program.
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Offered Spring term only.