Introduction

The CSUSM Master of Biotechnology program (a Professional Science Master's) is modeled after other successful programs, built by advisors from the biotechnology industry and critique from university administration and faculty.

The PSM is an innovative graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training and excel in science without a Ph.D., while simultaneously developing highly valued business skills without an M.B.A. PSM degrees, by their design, combine advanced discipline-specific course work with activities that develop those communication and technical skills that are highly valued by non-academic employers. The purpose of a PSM degree is to prepare students for careers in technology-oriented business or government where workforce needs are increasing.

The Master of Biotechnology is a two-year cohort program comprised of 38-semester credit units. Designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, the program may be completed on a part-time basis and includes evening, weekend and online courses as part of the curricula. The program includes: 1) laboratory/technology-rich exposure in biotechnology, 2) MBA-level business core courses, and 3) industry-related fundamentals. In addition to dedicated faculty, the program provides leading edge and real-world exposure from guest lecturers and instructors from industry/business leaders from the San Diego biotechnology community.