MBA/MS in Biotechnology

Leverage the power of a Johns Hopkins education with an interdisciplinary curriculum covering business fundamentals and cutting-edge biotechnology courses.
Designed to meet the needs of the working professional, gain the skills to excel in a career blending business and biotechnology. Take classes on-site, online, or a combination of both. On-site classes are offered in both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
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Program features
Flexible
With a fully online MBA program at Carey, you have the option to take your MS classes at Krieger either online or onsite. Learn at the pace and style that works best for you.
Two degrees
Breakthroughs and discoveries must be economically viable to have a lasting impact on the world. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will learn how to bridge engineering and business.
Business and science
This dual degree exemplifies the advantage of a Johns Hopkins education, harnessing both business and science.
In-demand specializations
Although not required, You can choose from eight in-demand specializations from a diverse group of focus areas.
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- 20% female / 80% male
- 3.44 average undergraduate GPA
- 7 average years of full-time work experience
- 30 average age
Curriculum
One of the first programs of its kind in the U.S., the Johns Hopkins MBA/MS in Biotechnology exposes students to a truly interdisciplinary approach to learning. Coursework covers accounting, negotiation, finance, regulatory and legal matters, as well as biochemistry, biostatistics, and bioinformatics.
Learn more about the MS in Biotechnology
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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With a perspective informed both by business and science, students work and learn in a team-oriented cohort. The program equips students with the expertise and the confidence to become innovative managers in the biotechnology field.
The MBA/MS in Biotechnology program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship.Dual degree requirements
Graduates earn two Johns Hopkins degrees, mastering areas such as biochemistry, biostatistics, and bioinformatics while developing critical business skills in areas such as accounting, finance, negotiation, and regulatory and legal matters.
MS in Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Cellular Biology I
- Cellular Biology II
- Molecular Biology
- Two science electives
- Four concentrations courses or four general electives
MBA Business Foundations (22 credits)
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Business Analytics
- Business Communication
- Corporate Finance
- Business Microeconomics
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Strategic Management
MBA Electives** (14 credits)
- Discovery to Market
- Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Frameworks for Analyzing Health Markets
- Health Care Strategy Consulting Practicum
- New Product Development
- Responsible A.I.
- Retail Analytics
- Supply Chain Analytics
MBA Specializations Offered
- Artificial intelligence for business
- Business analytics and risk management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Health care management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Real estate
**Not a comprehensive list
Program comparison
- Online, flexible format
- Complete both degrees in three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Online, flexible format
- Complete your degree in two to three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Online, flexible format
- Complete your degree in two years
- Curriculum includes blend of traditional and project-based courses
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses