Certificate in Business for Bioscientists, University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

12 Months

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About this course

This certificate program is designed for biomedical PhD students who want to gain foundational knowledge of business principles. Although UNMC PhD students receive extensive research training, they typically lack formal business education. Recognizing that many biomedical PhD graduates pursue careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related industries, this program aims to enhance their career prospects by providing essential business skills.

Why this course is highly recommended

For biotech and biomedical PhD students looking to expand their skill set beyond research, this certificate offers practical business knowledge that can make them more competitive in industry jobs. It fills a gap in their training and provides valuable insights into management and commercial aspects of the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Specialisation

The program offers a focus on key business areas such as leadership, marketing, economics, accounting, and organizational behavior, tailored specifically for bioscientists aiming to enter industry roles.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

8.47L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To earn the certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours, including foundational courses in accounting and economics, as well as core courses in leadership and marketing, plus elective courses. The foundation courses are not counted towards the certificate credits. Additionally, students must complete a special topics course in business for bioscientists.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

110

Career prospects

This certificate enhances career opportunities for biomedical PhD students in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related industries by equipping them with essential business skills needed in these competitive sectors.

FAQs

Who is eligible for this certificate?

It is open to current UNMC PhD students in biomedical sciences who meet GPA and English proficiency requirements.

Are there any prerequisites for this program?

Yes, students must have completed foundation courses in accounting and economics, and have a minimum GPA of 2.85.