M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Request More Info Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Bring life-saving science to market.Work with real startups, on real projects, with real impact. M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship12 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time or Part-Time The 36-credit M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for the workforce needs of the biotechnology industry. This highly competitive program impacts society in the areas of food, fuel and health. In this program, you'll master the mission-critical scientific, technical and business knowledge needed to launch, manage, scale and commercialize biotechnology innovations and delivery systems. You’ll learn what it takes to shepherd a great idea through regulations, clinical trials, compliance and patents. And you'll merge your knowledge of science, technology and business, such as marketing, customer development, analytics and new business development, to effectively bring pharma and biotech products to market. From developing vaccines for infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, to commercializing CRISPR-edited genetic material for pesticide-resistant crops, biotech entrepreneurs are improving global health conditions and the quality of life for millions of people. And the industry is booming. Startups, large-multinational companies and leading medical and research facilities are seeking managers of new products, projects, business development, regulatory and compliance, and clinical trials. Secure your place in this fast-growing, high-paying job market with the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship. Program Highlights Gain business and entrepreneurship skills, such as new business development, marketing, finance for startups and business analytics and learn to lead product, program and project management across the biotechnology ecosystem. Design and conduct company-sponsored research on topics impacting the pharmaceutical and biotech industries or work alongside faculty in university labs. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in business development, product and project management, clinical trials management, life science consulting, commercialization, and marketing with top companies like Merck, Kantar Health, BioMarin, New York Stem Cell Foundation, Lucerna, and SFA Therapeutics. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. Full Program Breakdown M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship12 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time or Part-Time The 36-credit M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for the workforce needs of the biotechnology industry. This highly competitive program impacts society in the areas of food, fuel and health. In this program, you'll master the mission-critical scientific, technical and business knowledge needed to launch, manage, scale and commercialize biotechnology innovations and delivery systems. You’ll learn what it takes to shepherd a great idea through regulations, clinical trials, compliance and patents. And you'll merge your knowledge of science, technology and business, such as marketing, customer development, analytics and new business development, to effectively bring pharma and biotech products to market. From developing vaccines for infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, to commercializing CRISPR-edited genetic material for pesticide-resistant crops, biotech entrepreneurs are improving global health conditions and the quality of life for millions of people. And the industry is booming. Startups, large-multinational companies and leading medical and research facilities are seeking managers of new products, projects, business development, regulatory and compliance, and clinical trials. Secure your place in this fast-growing, high-paying job market with the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship. Program Highlights Gain business and entrepreneurship skills, such as new business development, marketing, finance for startups and business analytics and learn to lead product, program and project management across the biotechnology ecosystem. Design and conduct company-sponsored research on topics impacting the pharmaceutical and biotech industries or work alongside faculty in university labs. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in business development, product and project management, clinical trials management, life science consulting, commercialization, and marketing with top companies like Merck, Kantar Health, BioMarin, New York Stem Cell Foundation, Lucerna, and SFA Therapeutics. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. Swipe to learn more! M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship12 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time or Part-Time The 36-credit M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for the workforce needs of the biotechnology industry. This highly competitive program impacts society in the areas of food, fuel and health. In this program, you'll master the mission-critical scientific, technical and business knowledge needed to launch, manage, scale and commercialize biotechnology innovations and delivery systems. You’ll learn what it takes to shepherd a great idea through regulations, clinical trials, compliance and patents. And you'll merge your knowledge of science, technology and business, such as marketing, customer development, analytics and new business development, to effectively bring pharma and biotech products to market. From developing vaccines for infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, to commercializing CRISPR-edited genetic material for pesticide-resistant crops, biotech entrepreneurs are improving global health conditions and the quality of life for millions of people. And the industry is booming. Startups, large-multinational companies and leading medical and research facilities are seeking managers of new products, projects, business development, regulatory and compliance, and clinical trials. Secure your place in this fast-growing, high-paying job market with the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship. Gain business and entrepreneurship skills, such as new business development, marketing, finance for startups and business analytics and learn to lead product, program and project management across the biotechnology ecosystem. Design and conduct company-sponsored research on topics impacting the pharmaceutical and biotech industries or work alongside faculty in university labs. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in business development, product and project management, clinical trials management, life science consulting, commercialization, and marketing with top companies like Merck, Kantar Health, BioMarin, New York Stem Cell Foundation, Lucerna, and SFA Therapeutics. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. View Curiculum Program Links CurriculumFacultyResearchStudent Life and ServicesMission and Goals Learn More Admissions & Financial Aid Graduate Admissionskatzgrad@yu.edu646-592-4753General Inquirieskatz@yu.eduJoin our Community Application Information Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. B.A./M.S. Pathways OptionThrough the B.A./M.S. program, undergraduates from Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women can take up to nine graduate credits that count toward both the bachelor’s and master's degrees. After completing the bachelor’s, students can finish the graduate degree in just one more year. Learn more at yu.edu/pathways.Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Learn More Graduate Admissionskatzgrad@yu.edu646-592-4753General Inquirieskatz@yu.eduJoin our Community Admissions & Financial Aid Application Information Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions?  if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. B.A./M.S. Pathways OptionThrough the B.A./M.S. program, undergraduates from Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women can take up to nine graduate credits that count toward both the bachelor’s and master's degrees. After completing the bachelor’s, students can finish the graduate degree in just one more year. Learn more at yu.edu/pathways.Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Meet our Students Christine Chery '25 on the Commercialization Potential for Novel Cancer Treatment JunAPDeveloped by Sapience Therapeutics, Inc., JunAP is a cutting-edge peptide antagonist that inhibits the AP-1 transcription factor complex, a key player in oncogenesis and immune suppression. Natania Birnbaum '24 on Duckweed's Potential for Sustainable, Space-Based Food ProductionDuckweed is a small, fast-growing, nutritionally dense aquatic plant that’s being investigated for human consumption and for growing in outer space. Under the guidance of professor Robert Friedman and industry mentor John McShane, MS '21, Natania conducted a comprehensive survey of duckweed biology, genetics, and cultivation methods and charted the current economic landscape and future projections for the duckweed market. Meet the Faculty Dr. Oliveira is Advancing Medical Technologies with the Power of Marine Bioluminescent EnzymesFrom deep-sea bioluminescence to antifreeze proteins, Dr. Anderson Garbuglio de Oliveira's trailblazing research is set to advance disease detection, allowing for earlier diagnoses and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Jochen Raimann's Cutting-Edge Epidemiological Research in DialysisIndustry professor of biotechnology, Dr. Raimann, has been a full-time scientist at the Renal Research Institute (RRI) since 2007. As RRI's director of data analytics, he conducts epidemiological research in dialysis, oversees research database management and national and international data transfers. RECENT RESEARCH Program News Biotech Student Evaluates Gene-Editing Tool Read her review Biotech Student Evaluates Gene-Editing Tool A recent review led by Bibi Ayesa, on how CRISPR-Cas9, a novel gene-editing tool, works was published in the International Journal of Science and Research Archive.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Turning Off Key Protein Makes Mice Infertile Read about the research Turning Off Key Protein Makes Mice Infertile At the Katz School's Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, Tahereh Ghafoori and Rupali Khane presented compelling research that could bring us closer to understanding male infertility, a condition that affects millions of couples worldwide.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Student Research Paves Way for Gene Therapies Read about their research Student Research Paves Way for Gene Therapies At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Health and Technology, Rutu Jagtap and Andres Romero, both students in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, presented an ambitious research project with big implications for medicine, molecular biology and even developmental biology.Read the story on the Katz Schoo blog. Student Crafts Market Strategy for Cancer Drug Read about Jenny Maharajan Student Crafts Market Strategy for Cancer Drug At the recent Graduate Symposium of Science, Health and Technology, Jenny Maharjan, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship, tackled one of the most daunting challenges in oncology: how to treat aggressive childhood bone cancer with greater precision and fewer side effects.Read the story in the Katz School blog. AI Dashboard Speeds Rare Disease Diagnosis Read about the dashboard AI Dashboard Speeds Rare Disease Diagnosis Students in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship and M.S. in Artificial Intelligence unveiled at the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health an ambitious solution to one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine: the lack of a centralized, comprehensive and accessible resource for rare diseases.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Biotech Alum Explores Hydroponic Space Greens Read more about Natania Birnbaum's research Biotech Alum Explores Hydroponic Space Greens Natania Birnbaum, a 2024 graduate of the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, conducted a comprehensive survey of the available literature on duckweed biology, genetics and cultivation methods, as well as an investigation into the major companies in the industry and economic projections for the future of the duckweed market.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Biotech Student Evaluates Gene-Editing Tool Read her review Biotech Student Evaluates Gene-Editing Tool A recent review led by Bibi Ayesa, on how CRISPR-Cas9, a novel gene-editing tool, works was published in the International Journal of Science and Research Archive.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Turning Off Key Protein Makes Mice Infertile Read about the research Turning Off Key Protein Makes Mice Infertile At the Katz School's Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, Tahereh Ghafoori and Rupali Khane presented compelling research that could bring us closer to understanding male infertility, a condition that affects millions of couples worldwide.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Student Research Paves Way for Gene Therapies Read about their research Student Research Paves Way for Gene Therapies At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Health and Technology, Rutu Jagtap and Andres Romero, both students in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, presented an ambitious research project with big implications for medicine, molecular biology and even developmental biology.Read the story on the Katz Schoo blog. Student Crafts Market Strategy for Cancer Drug Read about Jenny Maharajan Student Crafts Market Strategy for Cancer Drug At the recent Graduate Symposium of Science, Health and Technology, Jenny Maharjan, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship, tackled one of the most daunting challenges in oncology: how to treat aggressive childhood bone cancer with greater precision and fewer side effects.Read the story in the Katz School blog. AI Dashboard Speeds Rare Disease Diagnosis Read about the dashboard AI Dashboard Speeds Rare Disease Diagnosis Students in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship and M.S. in Artificial Intelligence unveiled at the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health an ambitious solution to one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine: the lack of a centralized, comprehensive and accessible resource for rare diseases.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Biotech Alum Explores Hydroponic Space Greens Read more about Natania Birnbaum's research Biotech Alum Explores Hydroponic Space Greens Natania Birnbaum, a 2024 graduate of the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, conducted a comprehensive survey of the available literature on duckweed biology, genetics and cultivation methods, as well as an investigation into the major companies in the industry and economic projections for the future of the duckweed market.Read the story in the Katz School blog.
