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certificate in business for bioscientists

Over the past 30 years, the largest area of job growth for Biomedicial PhD's has been in the private sector with positions in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Many of these jobs have business elements. However, the traditional training of a Biomedical PhD focuses on research and has no business training. This cerificate program will provide a basic understanding of business principles to biomedical PhD students. While UNMC PhD students receive extensive training in research methods and the principles of biology and medicine, they receive no formal training in business fundamentals. However, a significant portion of biomedical PhD students obtain employment in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other industries. For students with these career goals, a formal training in business would markedly enhance their career options and competitiveness for these industry positions. With a certificate program, it will be possible for students to obtain a basic understanding of business principles that is documented by a certificate program. It is anticipated that this certificate would make their application for a variety of job positions more competitive and make them more successful in performing their job.

How to Apply

Complete the on-line graduate application form and submit it with the application fee to the UNO Office of Graduate Studies. On the application you will be given an option to choose the certificate program for which you would like to be considered. Additionally the applicants should submit:

  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • GRE
  • Graduate Application Fees

*If you are already admitted to Business Administration or Biology graduate degree programs, you do not need to submit an additional application fee.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (15 hours)

  • BSAD 8110 Accounting & Financial Fundamentals
  • BSAD 8180 Analytical Foundations of Economics
  • BSAD 8060 Essential Leadership Skills
  • BSAD 8400 Marketing Policies
  • BSAD 8910 Special Topics in Business

Elective Courses (select one)

  • BSAD 8100 Managerial Economics
  • BSAD 8200 Managerial Accounting
  • BSAD 8310 Managing Performance in Organizations
  • BSAD 8620 Valuation of Intellectual Property
  • ISQA 8400 Clinical Systems Architecture & Functions

last updated: 11/7/2011 at 3:05 pm