M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship

New York City's Top Destination for STEM Graduate Degrees

M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship

New York City's Top Destination for STEM Graduate Degrees

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No GRE Required

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In-Person
(midtown Manhattan)

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Full or Part-Time

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Fixed-Rate Tuition

#1

Best Value School
In New York City

95%

Alumni Employed 6 Months After Graduation

$30K

Total Tuition After
STEM Fellows Scholarship

Program Highlights

Our program is designed for students who want to develop the scientific foundation, business acumen and entrepreneurial skills to commercialize pharmaceutical and biotech innovations. Learn how to artfully blend business, science, and technology to make the world a better and healthier place.

  • Product, program, and project management
  • Business development and marketing
  • Regulations, compliance, and patent processes
  • Leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Finance for startups and business analytics
  • Biologics, biostatistics and life sciences
  • Clinical trial experience
  • Delivery systems
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Obtaining FDA approvals

The
Katz
School
Advantage

Overview

  • 36 credit hours
  • Fall and spring starts
  • Average time to completion:
    1.5–2 years
  • Evening classes

Sample Courses

Biostatistics and Informatics, Pharmacology Product Development and Commercialization, Intellectual Property, Regulation and Compliance for Biotech. Explore the Curriculum

The
Katz
School
Advantage

STEM Fellows

Work with an industry mentor, showcase and publish your work at our annual Symposium, and receive a generous tuition scholarship.

STEM OPT

International students may be eligible for up to 36 months of OPT after graduation.

We are Innovators, Makers, and Life-Changers

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Biotechnology Alum Explores Hydroponics for Space Farming: a recent alum is exploring hydroponic farming techniques to grow sustainable crops in space, demonstrating the program’s emphasis on innovation and practical solutions. Read the full article.

Natania Birnbaum, 2024 graduate

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Students in the Katz School’s Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship program are studying the science behind freezing to develop breakthroughs in food preservation and security. This cutting-edge research demonstrates the program’s focus on addressing global challenges through scientific innovation. Read the full article.

Biotechnology Students Research Innovations in Food Preservation

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The Katz School’s Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship program partners with leading institutions like Weill Cornell to give students hands-on research opportunities. This collaboration allows students to work on cutting-edge projects, advancing their expertise in biotechnology and its real-world applications. Learn more about how Katz students are gaining invaluable research experience: Read the full article.

Biotechnology Students Collaborate with Weill Cornell on Research

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“I regularly brought concepts learned in my Katz classes back to the office, and I'm confident that every course I took will help me throughout my career.”

Amena Farooq, 2022 graduate, Sales Development Specialist at Pall Corporation

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The Katz School helped me discover my passion for clinical trials and develop the science and business knowledge I needed to land the job I have today.

Diego Acevedo, 2021 graduate, Clinical Data Manager at Merck

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"We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We concentrate our energy on industry sectors that are the engines of New York City’s growth and revitalization and are redefining the way we work and live."

Paul Russo - Vice Provost at Yeshiva University and Dean of the Katz School of Science and Health

Alumni Prove the Value
of a Katz School Degree

Katz graduates land dream jobs at top companies. We’ll help you make lasting connections that will propel you forward.

Your
Future
Job
Title

Director of Business Development

Product Manager

Project Manager

Clinical Trial Manager

Your
Future
Job
Title

Life Science Consultant

Marketing Product Manager

Commercialization Manager

Admission Dates and Deadlines

OCT 30

Priority Deadline for Spring Applicants

Rolling Admissions Thereafter

JAN

Spring Classes Start Mid-January

Exact Date TBA

JUN 01

Priority Deadline for Fall Applicants

Rolling Admissions Thereafter

AUG

Fall Classes Start Late August

Exact Date TBA

Study and Practice in New York City

Study and work next to the best companies in one of the largest, most dynamic job markets in the world.

Contact Us

Office of Graduate Admissions
katzgrad@yu.edu
646.592.4753

Graduate Degrees for the Most
In-Demand Careers

  • Artificial Intelligence (MS)
  • Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship (MS)
  • Computer Science (MS)
  • Cybersecurity (MS)
  • Data Analytics and Visualization (MS)
  • Digital Marketing and Media (MS)
  • Mathematics (MA, PhD)
  • Nursing — Accelerated (BS)
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
  • Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
  • Physics (MA)
  • Speech-Language Pathology (MS)

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